Outlook Travellers Gateways Rajasthan

Discover the rich history and culture of this desert state in the pages of this book, which provides comprehensive information on popular destinations such as Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer. Also unveils hidden gems such as Kalakho, Karauli, Bundi, Jhalawar and Dungapur Everything you need to know for a pulsating yet peaceful holiday, be it about places to stay, eat, shop or even where to find the perfect camel or horse safari, is provided in the book, along with detail of all the tourist attractions Each of the Seven sections in the book is singposted with route guides and city guides, highlighting road routes, shopping areas, railway stations, tourist attractions and hotels. The Wildlife section has tourist guides of sanctuaries.
Contents :
FRONT PAGES Introduction The idea of Rajasthan Photo feature A window to Rajasthan Select circuits and heritage trails NORTH RAJASTHAN Shekhawati Where waills have moustaches Bikaner The outpost of civilisation EAST RAJASTHAN Jaipur A new shade of pink Alwar A Secret out in the open Neemaran Holding fort Kalakho a touch of green Karauli History's sideshow SOUTH-EAST RAJASTHAN Kota The prodigal little town Bundi a drop of fantasy Jhalawar of gods and kings SOUTH RAJASTHAN Udaipur Water Kingdom Ranakpur Marble in motion Chittaurgarh Where the winner lost it all Dungarpur Hillside story Mount abu Sitting pretty on a plateau CENTRAL RAJASTHAN Ajmer A matter of faith Kishangarh Radha Kaise na jale Pushkar The flower Child Nimaj-Chhatra Sagar Nagaur As hot as it gets Jodhpur Feeling blue WEST RAJASTHAN Jaisalmer The golden town WILDLIFE Sariska National Park The aravalli retreat Keoladeo Ghana National Park Fly away home Ranthambhore National Park in an antique land Sambhar Salt Lake The flamingo dance Kuchaman Thy kingdom come Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Panther on the prowl Deser National Park Desert Rose EXPERIENCE Heritage And the rest is history Royal Holiday 20 Heritage hotel picks Camle Safaris Palace on Wheels On a roll, in the Orient Heritage on Wheels New route to history Organic Farm-stays Down to earth Havelis To the mansion born Folk Dance Step back in time Folk Music Timeless melody Rajasthani Cuisine Fit for a king Festivals & Fairs On a song and a dance Shopping One-stop shop Jewellery Aladdin's cave Wellness in Rajasthan SPECIAL Chasing the monsoon Not just a pipedream A painted world With strings attached Till death do us part Costumes tell a story The Original gypsies Stories in stone Once there was a desert Licence to kill INFORMATION Transport Directory Travel Agents Tourist Offices Accommodation Listings Glossary Go There For... Index ROUTE GUIDES North Rajasthan East Rajasthan South-East Rajasthan South Rajasthan Central Rajasthan West Rajasthan