Eastern Rajasthan

Eastern Rajasthan is divorced from the dry and sandy deserts of northwestern Rajasthan by the spiky Aravalli Hills, that fence the state from southwest to northeast, covering a stretch of 850 km. The Aravallis lend moisture and fertility to the eastern and south eastern part of Rajasthan making the area apt for nurturing wildlife.

This is the reason why we have some of India's most popular wildlife reserves and national parks here. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, conserving over 350 species of avi fauna species in its 29 sq km marshy lands, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

To the south-east of Keoladeo is situated the famous Tiger Reserve called Ranthambore National Park. It is located at the intersection of Aravalli Hills and Vindhyan Plateau and is famed for conserving a large number of Royal Bengal Tigers. Another wild highlight of eastern Rajasthan is Sariska Tiger Reserve. Apart from the varied wildlife species, you can also see some of the finest medieval temples and forts here. Not to miss attraction here is the ghost city of Bhangarh.

Ajmer   Alwar   Around Ajmer   Around Alwar   Bairat   Bharatpur   Deeg

Dholpur   Keoladeo Ghana Park   Karauli   Pushkar   Ranthambore National Park   Sariska Tiger Reserve   Tonk

Eastern Rajasthan is also home to some of the most important pilgrimage destinations of the country including the sacred town of Pushkar. It is here that the largest cattle festival of the world, Pushkar Fair, takes place. The town plays host to thousands of devotees who come to take a holy dip in the Pushkar lake every year. One of the most important Muslim pilgrimage centres, Dargah of Muin-ud-din Chishti, is also situated here.

Representing the heritage of Rajasthan are the ancient cities of the east including Alwar. Alwar is one of the oldest kingdoms of Rajasthan, dating back to the Matsya kingdom of 1500 BC. Bharatpur, is another ancient city, that was under the control of Jats for several years. Most of the attractions of Bharatpur and Deeg were built under the rule of Jat ruler Suraj Mahl.

Traditional colors continue to be sprinkled on the vibrant state, throughout the year, by the festivals celebrated here including the Brij Festival which is celebrated with Raslila of Radha Krishna, Alwar Utsav which is a tourist carnival, Urs Festival celebrated by Muslims, Pushkar Fair, Kaila Devi Festival and Shri Mahavirji Fair which is a prime Jain festival.