Pushkar Fair

Pushkar Fair of Rajasthan is world renowned and tourists from across the globe flock to Pushkar to view and experience an outburst of spontaneous festivity, cultural activities, religious rites, culinary delicacies, royal and chivalrous Rajasthan and much more beyond expectation and imagination. A week long extravaganza called Pushkar Fair in Ajmer district of Rajasthan beckons the tourists to revel in the spiritual environs of Pushkar. Pushkar Fair, in addition to normal fairs, is known for several unique programs and activities. Pushkar Fair is organized and promoted by Department of Tourism of Government of Rajasthan. Among prominent activities and programs are-

(a) Sitolia, Musical Chair and Matka Race.

(b) Mandna, Turban Tying, Tilak and Moustache Competitions- uniquely Indian affair with lot of cultural connotations.

(c) Gir & Cross Bred Cattle Exhibition- holds immense importance in predominantly agriculture and animal husbandry based rural economy.

(d) Kabaddi, Football, Wrestling and Rural Sports displaying coupling of skills and adventure.

(e) Indian Bride and Groom Competitions unfolding exotic aspects of culturally colourful Indian marriages.

(f) Camel Beauty Pageant, Camel Decoration and Horse Dance.

(g) Art & Craft Bazaar displaying beautiful ethnic and handicraft items. 

(h) Maha Aarti & Deepdan- traditional Hindu way of worshiping deity.

(i) Cultural Evening

(j) Closing Ceremony.

Pushkar Fair is major tourist attraction. During Pushkar Fair, hotels charge premium rates. Due to great influx of the tourists, room supply of the hotels turns out to be insufficient. Therefore, several tents, ranging from luxury to budget, are erected. The tourists are suggested to book accommodation during Pushkar Fair well in advance to avoid any glitch. Many guests prefer to stay in Jaipur hotel and visit Pushkar on a day tour.

Handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh

Handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh

The State of Himachal is rich in the field of handicrafts. In Kangra Valley, at Mcleodganj, fine and detailed sand mandals are made. Tibetan textiles such as bags, chubas (dresses worn by Tibetan women), hats and trousers can be found at the office of Tibetan Handicrafts and Stitches of Time. The Tibetan handicrafts co-operative, employs about 145 people in the weaving of most Tibetan carpets. The visitors are welcome to watch the carpet makers at work on traditional looms. There are dozens of other shops, selling Tibetan artifacts.

The Kullu Valley is famous for shawls. Woven on wooden handloom, Kullu shawls are light and remarkably warm and make great souvenirs. From Bhuntar to Manali, the road is lined up with literally hundreds of shops, selling traditional Kullu shawls with check patterns, using motifs associated with Buddhism. The Kulu nose ornaments are mainly the nath and boulak designs. The pipal patra is an ornament to frame the face, made by fastening pipla leaves to enamelled silver, made in Kullu and Kinnaur.

Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) Tourism

Madhya Pradesh Tourism

Originally Madhya Pradesh was made on 1st Nov. 1956 but at the time of reformation of various states of the nations, Madhya Pradesh was reorganized on November 01’2000 by separating Chhattisgarh State from it. Being located in the Centre of the country (Madhya) the name justifies itself. The geographical location is 21 *6’ to 26* 30’ North latitude and 74* to 81* East longitude. The boundary of Madhya Pradesh is surrounded by the boundaries of 5 other states, which are-Uttar Pradesh in North East, Chhattisgarh in East, Maharashtra in South-West, Gujarat in West and Rajasthan in North West region. Its area is 3 lac 83 thousand Sq.km. Nowhere it has any coastal line or international boundary. There are 12 commissionaires, 48 districts, 324 tehsils, 459 Community  Blocks, 174 Tribal Blocks, Towns,76220 Villages, 18 Municipal Corporations, 30992 Village Panchayats, 459 Janpad Panchayats, 48 distt. Panchayats, and 38 towns with more than 1 lac population. There are 230 seats for state legislative assembly.

The 48 Districts of the State are Anuppur, Ashok Nagar, Balaghat, Burhanpur, Barwani, Betul, Bhind, Bhopal, Chhatarpur, Chhindwara, Damoh, Datia, Dewas, Dhar, Dindori, Guna, Gwalior, Harda, Hoshangabad, Indore, Jabalpur,JHABUA, Katni, Khandwa, Khargon, Mandsaur, Mandla, Morena, Narsinghpur, Neemach, Panna, Raisen, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Sehore, Seoni, Shahdol, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Sidhi, Sheopur, Tikamgarh, Umaria, Ujjain, and Vidisha.

Madhya Pradesh TourismThe tourist places of the state can be seen for whole of the year. Even then, the best period to travel is from October to March. Khajuraho, Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Shivpuri, Pachmarhi, Chitrakoot, Ujjain, Sanchi, Orchha, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Mandu, Amarkantak, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Jabalpur, Bhimbetka and Bagh Caves are the important places from the view point of historical and touristic significance.

Albert Hall Jaipur

Albert Hall is a nice museum in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. It is known across the world for having an Egyptian mummy in its treasure. An avid visitor will definitely devote 3-4 hours to explore the artifacts in the museum. The must-see of Albert Hall include Maharaja Gallery, Outdoor Murals, Open Courtyard, Carpet Gallery (brought from Iran), Tithi Platter (a kind of calender), Ramayan Shield (depicting signifinat aspects of Ramayana), Weaponry, Nepalese Buddha, Egyptian Mummy, Mahisasur Mardini (a statue from Abhaneri), Shiva, Parvati & Ravana statue (finely sculptured statue of ancient India from Dausa), Gandhar Buddhas, Bikaneri Pottery, Jaipur Pottery, Miniature Painting Gallery, Ivory, Jewellery, Musical Instruments, Carved Doors, Celestial Gods, Marble Trimurti (Hindu Trinity), Odhni Cloth, Block Printing, Turbans, Yoga Asanas etc.

Albert Hall is well kept and its rich treasure offers an opportunity to study and know rich and glorious past of this part of Rajasthan.