Rajasthan provides memorable holidays experience in India. You have golden opportunity to explore the rich Indian cultural heritage on Rajasthan tours and travels. There are several monuments, places, forts, havelis, etc showing the glorious past and history. Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are also the prime attractions of Rajasthan tourism. Travels in Rajasthan also give opportunity to explore its rippling sand dunes on vast Thar Desert by exciting Camel Safari. Rajasthan tourism also promotes Golden Triangle Tours – covering three historical cities of North India i.e. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

Enjoy your Rajasthan tour in a land of rippling sand dunes, grand Rajasthan palaces and majestic forts. Stay at exotic palace hotels on your Rajasthan tour and experience the luxury of being treated like a Maharaja. Travel through historic cities of Rajasthan and hear tales of heroic Rajputs on your Rajasthan tour. Listen to the songs of days gone by and be amazed by the beauty of the arts and crafts of Rajasthan. Ride a camel across the Thar Desert, or an elephant up to Amber fort, see a magnificent tiger in the forests of Ranthambore. Experience a vacation in royal style, on your Rajasthan holiday tour.

The magical land of Rajasthan is blessed with several fascinating places that have never failed to allure the travellers, since time immortal. The appealing touring destination, Rajasthan is a home of rich tourists’ attraction that offers cultural, rural, wildlife and heritage Rajasthan tourism. Come here to witness the rich historical treasure, picturesque architecture and the dazzling landscapes, which is an unparallel touring destination in the entire globe. Also, the exotic land of the shimmering sands offers nice opportunity to witness the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. While exploring in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand Holidays will assist you to view the stunning places of the state.

Emergence of the Rajputs

The fall of the Gupta Empire, which held dominance in northern India for nearly 300 years until the early 5th Century, was followed by a period of instability as various local chieftains sought to gain supremacy. Power rose and fell in northern India. Stability was only restored with the emergence of the Gurjara Partiharas, the earliest of the Rajput (from 'Rajputra', or Sons of Princes) dynasties which were later to hold the balance of power throughout Rajasthan.
 

Whatever their actual origins, the Rajputs have evolved a complex mythological genealogy. This ancestry can be divided into two main branches: the Suryavansa, or Race of the Sun (Solar Race), which claims direct descent from Rama; and the Induvansa, or Race of the Moon (Lunar race), which claims descent from Krishna, Later a third branch was added, the Agnikula, or 'Fire Born'. These people claim they were manifested from the flames of a sacrificial fire on Mt.Abu From these three Principal races emerged the 36 Rajput clans.

The Rajput clans gave rise to dynasties such as the Chauhans, Sisodias, Kachhwahas and Rathores. Chauhans of the Agnikula Race emerged in the 12th century and were renowned for their valour. Their territories included the Sapadalksha kingdom, which encompassed a vast area including present- day Jaipur, Ranthambore, part of Mewar, the western portion of Bundi district, Ajmer Kishangarh and even, at one time, Delhi. Branches of the Chauhans also ruled territories know as Ananta (in present-day Shekhawati) and Saptasatabhumi.

The Sisodias of the Suryavansa Race, Originally from Gujarat, migrated to Rajasthan in the mid-7th Century and reigned over Mewar, which encompassed Udaipur and Chittorgarh.

The Kachhwahas, originally from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, travelled west in the 12th century. They built the massive fort at Amber, and later shifted the capital to Jaipur. Like the Sisodias, they belonged to the Suryavansa Race.

Also belonging to the Suryavansa Race, the Rathore (earlier known as Rastrakutas) traveled from Kanauj, in Uttar Pradesh. Initially they settled in Pali, south of present-day Jodhpur, but later moved to Mandore in 1381 and ruled over Marwar (Jodhpur). Later they started building the stunning Meherangarh (fort) at Jodhpur.

The Bhattis, who belong to the Induvansa Race, driven from their homeland in the Punjab by the Turks, installed themselves at Jaisalmer in 1156. They remained more of less entrenched in their desert Kingdom untill they were integrated into the state of Rajasthan following Independence.

Abundance of marble and sandstones quarries of the state had augured the finest qualities of sculpture and sandstone work in the State so also the tradition of stone mangons.

The sculptors with the chromatic stone from the quarries of Dangarpur following the guidelines of shilpa-shastra, the ancient Hindu treaties on sculpture and architecture carve the divine matters and deities of exquisite quality giving dignity and expression.

Rajasthan Pottery

The Kumbhars, the potters are mythological descendents of Rudrapal who was created by Lord Shiva. Pottery has the longest linage probably from Harappan era of 2500 BC. Pottery is not localized to a single place in Rajastan. The art varies from region to region. The blue glazed pottery of Jaipur traditionally linked with China, Persia came to Rajasthan through the Maghals. In the Pottery art, the pieces are decorated with legends, floral motifs, animals and other designs with cobalt and copper oxide and with a glazing coat are baked in the Kiln for a day or two.

Services of potters are common to Village life and every village has its one potters who meet the needs of the people. The village of Molela in north Udaipur is famous for terracotta work. In teracota art the pieces from the village of Molela of north Udaipur are par excellence.

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