Lakes In Rajasthan

One of the most serene and placid places to relax is a lakeside. Rajasthan lakes also offer peace and quiet to their visitors. The picturesque lakes of Rajasthan, India are a treat to the eyes. There are number of beautiful and picturesque lakes in Rajasthan. Apart from the natural ones, there are also a number of man-made lakes in Rajasthan, serving as a drinking water supply. Given below is a list of some famous lakes in Rajasthan:

Fateh Sagar Lake (Udaipur)
Fateh Sagar Lake is another man-made lake, constructed by Maharana Jai Singh. Later on Maharana Fateh Singh got this lake reconstructed. So, the lake got named after him only. It is situated in Udaipur to the north of Lake Pichola.

Gadsisar Lake (Jaisalmer)
Gadsisar Lake in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India is a prime among the important tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. Its historic importance lies in the fact that it was the only water source for the Jaisalmer city in the bygone days.

Ana Sagar Lake (Ajmer)
Ana Sagar Lake is a man-made lake situated in the city of Ajmer. It is named after the emperor Anaji Chauhan, who got it constructed during 1135 -1150 AD.

Pushkar Lake
Pushkar Lake is an artificial lake in Rajasthan state of western India. It is located near the town of Pushkar in Ajmer District.

Kailana Lake
Located 11 kms off the Jaisalmer Road, Kailana Lake is a picturesque lake. It is an artificial lake on the Jaisalmer Road. Kailana Lake is amazingly beautiful lake, which is also an idyllic picnic spot. One can witness the spectacular sunsets and cherish the beauty of the place.

Gaib Sagar Lake (Dungarpur)
A famous shrine of Shrinathji lies along the lake. The shrine is a conglomeration of several exquisitely built temple with one main temple. The Vijay Raj Rajeshwar Temple, Dedicated to Lord Shiv is an architectural splendor and a fine example of craftsmanship of the shilips of Dungapur.

Pichola Lake (Udaipur)
Beautiful Lake Pichola was enlarged by Maharaja Udai Singh II after he founded the city. He built a masonry dam, known as the Badipol, and the lake is now 4km long and 3 km wide.

Sardar Samand Lake (Jodhpur)
Near the lake stands classy art-deco summer palace of Maharaja Umaid Singh, the Sardar Samand Lake Resort - yet another feather in the cap of Welcome-Heritage Group. The lake resort affords one of the most breathtaking views of the magnificent lake.

Lake Pichola (Udaipur)
Lake Pichola has a masonry dam popularly known as the Badipol, which is 4 km long and 3 km wide. However, it is not very deep and it is not unusual that one can walk up to the island palaces from the shore during severe droughts.

Rajasmand Lake (Udaipur)
Not very far away from Udaipur, on the way to Kumbhalgarh lies a place called Rajasmand. The place is known for its scenic Rajasmand Lake which was built by Rana Raj Singh in the year 1660 AD.

Jaisamand Lake Lake (Udaipur)
Jaisamand Sanctuary is situated 50 kms south of Udaipur the picturesque city of lakes verdant valleys and hills. It is on the bank of Jaisamand Lake, the second largest artificial Lake in Asia. The sanctuary extends over an area of 52 sq kms of thick forests land.

Gadsisar Lake Jaisalmer
Gadsisar Lake is the only source of water supply for the city. Built by Maharwal Garsisingh, this lake was intended to serve as a reservoir to conserve rainwater.

Religions In Rajasthan

Just like India, Rajasthan comprises of a number of religions. From the predominant Hinduism to the little less present Christianity, Rajasthan is a cultural and religious mixture of sorts. The main religions of Rajasthan, India are:

Hinduism Religion
Hinduism is an extremely diverse religion. Although some tenets of the faith are accepted by most Hindus, scholars have found it difficult to identify any doctrines with universal acceptance among all denominations.

Islam Religions
One of the prominent religions of India, Islam forms about 12 per cent of India's population. Though India's contact with Islam had begun much earlier, the real push came in the 8th century when the province of Sindh was conquered.

Jain Religion
Jains form less than one percent of the Indian population. For centuries, Jains are famous as community of traders and merchants. The states of Gujarat and Rajasthan have the highest concentration of Jain population in India.

Sikh Religions
Sikhism is one of the youngest world religion. It is a strictly monotheistic faith, preaching the existence of only one God, and teaching universally acceptable ideals of honesty, compassion, humility, piety, social commitment, and above all tolerance for other religions.

Buddhism Religion
Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama was a prince of the Sakya tribe. At the age of twenty nine he left the comforts of his home to seek answer to the cause of human sufferings. Gautama became the enlightened one, the Buddha, after wandering and meditation for six years.

Yoga In Rajasthan

Kaivalya Pada Yoga
This page is part of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Web site. Karma Yoga is one of the four paths of Yoga. In this page are the key components that determine that any action will qualify as being Karma Yoga.

Ashtanga Yoga
Yoga is your Health Club on a Sticky Mat, a complete lifestyle comprising a proper diet, positive mental outlook, a series of stress reducing physical postures linked to correct natural breathing, and meditative focus.

Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti Yoga is the path of channelling the emotions and feelings to realise the transcendental and divine nature inherent in every human being.

Dharana Yoga
The last three limbs of Ashtanga Yoga are the three essential stages of meditation. Dharana involves developing and extending our powers of concentration. This consists of various ways of directing and controlling our attention and mind-fixing skills, such as concentrating on the chakras or turning inwards.

Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga (Sanskrit haṭha yoga), also known as Hatha vidya, is a particular system of Yoga introduced by Yogi Swatmarama, a sage of 15th century India, and compiler of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Jnana Yoga
This is the most difficult path, requiring tremendous strength of will and intellect. Taking the philosophy of Vedanta the Jnana Yogi uses his mind to inquire into its own nature.

Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga concentrates on psychic centers or chakras in the body in order to generate a spiritual power, which is known as kundalini energy.

Mantra Yoga
Mantra Yoga refers to the repetition of mantras (words or sounds) during various yoga meditation techniques. This ritualistic chanting helps bind the mind to a single thought until it attains the state of samadhi.

Karma Yoga
It was believed that the practice of Karma Yoga, accompanied by the observance of certain rituals, would lead to liberation from the cycle of birth and death. In the Bhagavad Gita, lord Krishna further extended the semantics of the term karma to mean detached action, that is, subjugation of the individual will to Divine purpose.

Japa Yoga
The benefits of Mantra-writing or Likhita Japa cannot be adequately described. Besides bringing about purity of heart and concentration of mind, mantra-writing gives you control of Asana, control of Indriyas, particularly the sight and the tongue, and fills you with the power of endurance.

Raja Yoga
Raja means royal or kingly. Raja yoga meditation is generally based on directing one’s life force to bring the mind and emotions so into balance that the attention may be easily focused on the object of meditation, or the Lord directly.

Laya Yoga
Laya Yoga is one facet of the Art of Yoga. It is regarded as the highest form of yoga. It is the pinnacle, the zenith of one’s quest for inner peace and dialogue with one’s soul and tuning with universal energy.

Nada Yoga
Nada Yoga means union (yoga) with the Self, the nadam, that primordial energy which is the source of all that is. In the rigveda, the oldest text of the 4,000 year old vedic scriptures of India, sound is called nada brahma (sound of the creator god brahma).

Integral (Purna) Yoga
Purna Yoga or integral yoga is said to be an improvisation over the traditional Yoga systems of India. It was thought that the traditional Yoga system revolved more around salvation and next life rather than the present one.

Royal Rajasthan Heritage Tour Trip Packages

Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Ajmer - Deogarh - Bijaipur - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Nawalgarh

Day 01: Delhi
Arrive Delhi by International Flight. Meet & transfer to the Hotel. Rest of the day free to settle down before starting of the tour. Overnight Stay at Hotels in New Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi
Today you will be taken on a full day tour to New and Old Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate and many architectural remnants of India's glorious past. In the evening visit to Red Fort for its sound and light show followed by an authentic Indian Dinner.

Day 03: Agra
Delhi /Agra. Time for one of India's guaranteed highlights, take the flagship of Indian rail, the shatabdi express to agra and the incomparable Taj Mahal. No picture can capoture the awe and atmosphere of this wonder of the world. a full day to enjoy the monument and environs.

Day 04: Jaipur
Agra - Jaipur. Drive through rural India enroute visiting the deserted and imposing mughal citadel of Fatehpur Sikri. Check-in at Hotels In Jaipur.

Day 05: Jaipur
Jaipur. Revel in the traditions, living history and vibrant atmosphere of the fabled " Pink City Of Rajasthan" of Jaipur. Ride a colourfully caparisoned elephant up at Amber Palace, explore the City Palace, royal observatory and bustling bazaars boasting a wealth of traditional handicrafts and artisans.

Day 06: Ajmer - Deogarh
Deogarh via ajmer. Drive deeper into the semi desert region of Rajasthan, visiting the ancient city of Ajmer. Arrive and stay at Deogarh Mahal, an imposing castle established over 300 years ago and located on a hillock encircled y its small town. Relax and enjoy environs without the usual touristic trappings.

Day 07: Deogarh - Bijaipur
Deogarh / Bijaipur. A leisurely drive through the scenic vindhya hills brings you to the ancient castle bijaipur an ancestal home established in the 16th century. Settle into your home which will literally be your castle for two nights. Local entertainers and genuine hospitality will provide indellible and affectionate memories.

Day 08: Bijaipur
Bijaipur. Enjoy a jeep safari to local villages and lotus lake. The afternoon is free to relax and explore the neighbouring village on foot.

Day 09: Bijaipur
Bijaipur/ Udaipur via Chittorgarh. Another country drive will take you to the awesome cliff top fortress of Chittorgarh, historical site of some of Rajasthan's most heroic and romantic episodes. Proceed to the lakeside city of Udaipur the "Venice of the East"

Day 10: Udaipur
Udaipur. Your city tour will skirt beautiful lakes visiting the imposing city palace and refreshing pleasure gardens. The afternoon is free to relax and explore the lakes or bazaars of the city. Overnight Stay at Hotels In Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur - Jodhpur
Udaipur to Jodhpur. As you proceed westward, the clothing and jewellery of the locals become more vibrant. The wonderfully ornate Jain temple complex nestling in the forest at Ranakpur proves another fascinating highlight. Arrive at jodhpur check into your delightful garden cottages in one of India's premier Heritage palace Hotels.

Day 12: Jodhpur
Jodhpur. You will be taken up to the majestic mehrangarh fort, location of many an exotic movie. Explore and marvel at the riches contained in its labyrinth of rooms. The zfternoon is free to relax by the poolside or join the bustle of Jodhpur.

Day 13: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Jodhpur/ Jaisalmer. Your drive westward ends when the fabled clifftop citadel of Jaisalmer suddenly looms from the desert. This ancient crossroad to camel caravans still exudes an aura of romance, mystery and lucrative exotic trade.

Day 14: Jaisalmer
This morning visit the golden fortm the local bazaar and various ornate havelies (merchant's mansions). The afternoon is free followed by sunset from the sand dunes and a camel ride.

Day 15: Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer to Bikaner. Travel to Bikaner via the famous Rat Temple at Deshnok; yes even rats can be sacred in India! Overnight in another Heritage Hotel.

Day 16: Bikaner - Nawalgarh
Bikaner/ Nawalgarh. In the morning explore Bikaner Palace and the local bazaar, proceed to Nawalgarh and check in at hotel.

Day 17: Nawalgarh
Nawalgarh. Explore the local village by horse safari in the morning and visit local mansions to view famous frescoes in the afternoon.

Day 18: Nawalgarh
Nawalgarh/ Delhi. Travel through the Shekawati region enroute to Delhi. Freshen up, enjoy the dinner and prepare for your evening departure from India.