Samode

A Magnificient Samode Palace

Darbar Hall

Samode Bagh

Tour to Jaipur and its surroundings become all the more delightful with an exclusive Tour to Samode. Tourists visiting Rajasthan cannot afford to miss out travel to Samode. Samode is a beautiful little town in Rajasthan, an essential part of your Rajputana Splendor itinerary. Samode travel can involve journey by rail, road or air. The beautiful town of Samode is located 42 kms North West of Jaipur. Samode is renowned for its magnificent Samode Palace, which was built by the Maharaja of Jaipur Jai Singh II's Finance Minister.
The palace is renowned for its Shekhawati style paintings. The paintings of Dewan - I - Khas too are marvelous. However, the piece-de-resistance of Samode Palace is the magnificent 300-year-old Durbar Hall or Sheesh Mahal, which is renowned for its lattice work. The palace is surrounded by hills, which makes for a truly picturesque setting.
On top of the palace is the fort and to reach the fort a flight of 300 steps have to be encountered before one can reach the fort. A visit to Samode is incomplete without visiting the beautifully landscaped garden of Samode Bagh. This is an exquisite Mughal garden. Adjoining the garden is the top rate heritage hotel - Samode Palace, which is an oasis of luxury. The hotel provides the fabled Rajasthani hospitality to its discerning guests and each of its rooms are rather elegantly furnished with antique furniture and sophisticated wooden decor.

Sariska National Park

Sariska National Park is a wildlife sanctuary, located at a distance of 107 km from Jaipur. The Park possesses historic monuments and temples, which depicts the legacy of the Maharajas of Alwar. The Park is bigger than Ranthambore but has a similar topography. Though, this sanctuary doesn't have many tigers yet many wild animals dwell on the grounds of this park. Apart from other carnivores and herbivores, you can also trace Rhesus Monkeys, which can usually be seen playing tricks upon each other around Tad Vriksh (tree).
The Park also shelters many different species of birds including Bush Quails, Sand Grouses, Tree Pies, Golden backed Woodpeckers, crested Serpent Eagles and Great Indian horned Owls. Animal lovers would definitely love this place which will offer them some of the best scenes to remember. The best place to spot the wildlife is at the waterholes where animals come to satisfy their thirst. You can trace hundreds of birds at the Kalighati Waterhole and Nilgai can be spotted at Salupka waterhole.
Siliserh Lake is another attraction which is inhabited by crocodiles on the edge of the sanctuary. You would find innumerous monkeys and langurs all over the Park doing activities. The Kankwadi Fort is also worth visiting that has a long chaotic history. According to one of the beliefs, here Dara Shikoh was imprisoned by Aurangzeb. Bharathari is another place which is named after Raja Bharathari of Ujjain who took 'Samadhi' in this holy place. Devotees from all over Rajasthan come to this place on 8th of shukla-paksha of Bhadon month.
Sariska Palace is also worth a visit, which has been converted into a heritage hotel. Besides all this, you can visit the Pandupol, a place where Bhima adjusted a stick in the rock face of a cliff to make a pathway. You can also opt for Jeep Safaris which are easily available to explore the National Reserve. Sariska National Park is an enthralling sanctuary, where you can visit the rich heritage sites and enjoy the beauty of natural world.

Tonk

Tonk is a small town, located at a distance of 96 kms from Jaipur. This little town of Tonk is also known as the "Lucknow of Rajasthan" due to its elegance. Tonk is popular among tourists for its magnificent mosques, mansions and havelis. In the ancient times, Tonk was ruled by the tribes of 'Pathans' from Afghanistan. The old town boasts of the architecture prevalent in Mughal era. The highlight of Tonk is the Sunehri Kothi, the Golden Mansion.
Sunheri Kothi is situated near Bada Kua on Najar Bagh road in Tonk City. On looking the exteriors of Golden Mansion, you will find it like any other ordinary monument, but from inside, the fort is stunning with lavish interiors. The walls of the mansion are golden polished, which looks fascinating. The mansion has a big hall, which is known as 'Shishmahal'. The walls of the hall are decorated with glass work, flower paintings, mother-of-pearl and the exquisite work of 'Pachhikari' & 'Meenakari'.
The Golden Mansion is declared to be a Historical Place, by the Government of Rajasthan. To preserve this historical monument, repair work is going on. While moving around the town, you will find many old buildings, which used to serve the British offices. If you are interested in Literature, Tonk offers a huge library that was built by the Nawab of Tonk. The library has a great collection of Arabic and Persian manuscripts. The Persian art and craft are prevalent in Tonk as the Nawab of Tonk was fond of them. One can also check out the Institute of Arabic and Persian Research.
Jama Masjid is another attraction in Tonk, which is one of the biggest mosques in India. The construction of the mosque was started by the first Nawab of Tonk, Nawab Amir Khan in 1246 A.D. The mosque took its present form during the rule of Nawab Wzirudhoula in 1298 A.D. The gigantic minarets of this mosque can be seen from a long distance. The massive doors of the Masjid represent the Mughal style of architecture.
Apart from these attractions, Tonk is famous for its leather industry. So, you can shop nice leather items and accessories for a bargain. In totality, Tonk is a small decent town of a rich cultural heritage, where one you can spend a quality holiday.

Ranthambore National Park

Tigers At The Ranthambore National Park

Blue Bulls And Samba Dear Drinking Water


Samba Dear

Ranthambore National Park is located in the eastern part of Rajasthan at a comfortable distance of 130kms from Jaipur. Nestled between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges, Ranthambore National Park used to be the hunting ground of Maharajas of Jaipur. The Park is an eye treat for the lovers of wild-life. Various natural rivers and man-made lakes flow through the National Park of Ranthambore.
Ranthambore National Park is one of the best tiger reserves in India. The friendly tigers of the sanctuary have brought it many a times on the silver screen. The tigers can be seen even during the day. Here you can also get a chance, to click the best tigers of India, in their relaxing moments. The park has dense deciduous forests which used to make the jungles of the primeval India. The rugged terrain of the Park provides ground to a large variety of wildlife species. Apart from Tigers, the Park has the largest and most diverse collection of wildlife species in India.
The Sanctuary has a great variety of flora and fauna including 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, over 300 species of birds, 12 reptiles and 30 mammals. It makes home for both resident and migratory bird population. The Park is adjoined by two other sanctuaries, i.e. the Kaila Devi Sanctuary and the Mansingh Sanctuary. The best feature of Ranthambore National Park is that out of the whole park some areas are open for the tourists to travel around and explore the flora and fauna of the park. Hunting is prohibited in the grounds of this National Park.
Ranthambore Park is also classified as a heritage site as it possesses some of the ruins of old monuments. The Lake Palaces, Cenotaphs and Old Citadels stand amidst the park that dates back to thousand years. The Jogi Mahal, Ranthambore Fort and the Padam Talao are exclusive attractions of the Park. Ranthambore Fort occupies the principal position, as the Park was named after this Fort. The fort is probably the oldest existing fort in Rajasthan, built in 10th century. Jogi Mahal, the forest rest house, has the second largest Banyan tree in India.
For wildlife photographers, the park is an awesome deal where they can capture the tigers and other fauna in their camera. To enjoy the tour into this sanctuary, you can hire a jeep that would take you in the deep forests without any fear. Ranthambore National park is one of the best places in the country to see the imposing wild-life in natural ambience. If you are coming to Jaipur, don't miss this "must-see" place of Rajasthan, India.

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