Khan Rajasthan Tours

WELCOME TO KHAN RAJASTHAN TOURS

2012-01-11T23:22:00.000-08:00

Hello, my name is Imran, I am a taxi driver based in Jaipur and I would like to show you the wonders of my region : Rajasthan!

Rajasthan, also known as "the land of kings", is the largest state of India. The magic of Rajasthan stands in its rich heritage whith magnificient forts and palaces, its colourful culture, traditions and cuisines, its exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes and amazing wildlife.

The best way to explore this amazing region is by taking a tour by car to avoid any discomfort that trains or buses could give you and mostly to be able to choose the cities you want to see and the time you want to spend in each of your destinations.

We can offer unique tours, entirely customized for you, depending on your schedule and the treasures you want to see.

Here are a few examples of tours you could book with us :

* Golden Triangle (6 days) : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi.

* Rajasthan Desert Magic (10 days) : Delhi pick up - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi drop.

* Colorful Rajasthan (15 days) : Delhi pick up - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Chittor - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi drop.

* Incredible Rajasthan (20 days) : Delhi pick up - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore - Kota/Bundi - Chittor - Udaipur - Mont Abu - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Pushkar - Jaipur - Delhi drop.

So let your next adventure begin here!

JAIPUR the "Pink City"

2010-07-19T02:25:00.000-07:00

Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, is known as the "Pink City" because of the colour of the stone used in the old city. Old Jaipur is surrounded by walls and is accessible through 7 doors (pol). Inside these walls, the bazaars which are famous for Rajasthani jewellery, fabric and shoes, as well as food, namkins and sweets, are always vibrating with people and can become a wonderland for the shopping lovers. This vibrant city, with its magnificient forts, palaces and its romantic charm, takes you back to the time where the maharajas lived.

Places To See

चाँद पोल
CHAND POL - Moon Gate
one of the several entries to the walled city

हवा महल
HAWA MAHAL - Wind Palace
Open from 10.00 to 16.30 hrs

सिटी पैलेस
CITY PALACE
Open from 9.30 to 16.30 hrs

जंतर मंतर
JANTAR MANTAR - Astronomical Observatory
Open from 9.00 to 16.30 hrs

जल महल
JAL MAHAL - Lake Palace

अम्बर फोर्ट
AMBER FORT
Open from 9.00 to 16.30 hrs

चोखी धनि
CHOKHI DHANI - an Ethnic Village
Experience Rajasthani culture through a dinner with live dance and music performance

Fairs & Festivals

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Kite Festival - 14th January

- Street plays, Dance dramas

- Folk art performances

- Fighter kite competition

- Display kite flying

Camel Festival (BIKANER) - 18 to 19 January 2011

- Acrobats & Puppet shows

- Competition of best breed of camel

- Camel dance competitions

Desert Festival (JAISALMER) - 16 to 18 February 2011

- Turban Tying Competition

- Rajasthani folk songs and dance

- Gair and Fire dancers

- Camel Polo

Elephant Festival (JAIPUR) - 19 March 2011

- Procession of Elephants

- Match of elephant polo

- Elephant race

- Playing Holi on elephant's back

- Best Decorated Elephant Competition

Summer Festival (MT. ABU) - 15 to 17 May 2011

- Boat Race & Horse Race

- Panihari Matka Race

- Sham-e-Qawwali

Urs Festival (AJMER) - June 2011

- Commemorates death of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti

- Sweets, religious goods and fabrics in local markets

- Quawwals and sufi singers

- Qul ceremony on last day of Urs

Teej Festival (JAIPUR) - 2 to 3 August 2011

- Songs and dances praising Parvati for her love and devotion
- Procession of Teej Mata starting from the City Palace
- Embellished palanquins, cannons pulled by bullock carts
- Decorated elephants, horses and camels
- Brass bands and dancers

Marwar Festival (JODHPUR) - 4 to 5 October 2011

- Folk Music & entertaining events

- Horse riding

- Polo

- Camel tattoo show

Camel Fair (PUSHKAR) - 12 to 21 Nov 2010

- Performances by folk musicians and performers

- Cameldancing competition / Camel beauty pageant

- Shopping for silver jewelery and Rajasthani clothes

- "Laado Oonth", many people try to ride the same camel

FATEHPUR SIKRI & AGRA

2009-08-14T00:59:00.000-07:00

Places To See in Agra

ताज महल
TAJ MAHAL

लाल किला
AGRA FORT

इतिमद उड़ डोला
ITIMAD-UD-DAULAH
known as "Baby-Taj"

AKBAR'S MAUSOLEUM

Places To See in Fatehpur Sikri

बुलंद दरवाजा
BULAND DARWAZA

दीवान अ ख़ास
DIWAN-E-KHAS

अनूप तलाओ
ANUP TALAO

जमा मस्जिद
JAMA MASJID

KOTA & BUNDI

2009-08-12T03:14:00.000-07:00

The south eastern region of Rajasthan known as Hadoti comprises of Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar and Kota is a treasure of history dating back to several centuries. Prehistoric caves, paintings, formidable forts and the mighty chambal river hurtling from the Vindhyas are dotted in the region.
Situated on the banks of the Chambal River, at an important juncture of the trade route between Delhi and Gujrat, Kota is Rjasthan's Fifth Largest City. This Bustling, sprawling city is also called the industrial capital of the state. 36 Kms from Kota, Bundi is an undiscovered splendour surrounded by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways.

Places To See

ब्रिज राज भवन पलास
BRIJRAJ BHAWAN PALACE

कोटा सिटी पलास
KOTA CITY PALACE

बूंदी का किला
BUNDI FORT

छात्र महल
CHATRA MAHAL

रानी जी की बोरी
RANIJI KI BAORI

सुख महल
SUKH MAHAL

चोरासी ख्वाबों की छत्री
CHAURASI KHWABON KI CHHATRI
84 pillared cenotaph

MOUNT ABU the "Hill Resort"

2009-08-03T02:33:00.000-07:00

The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is built around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills. Besides having all the features of a pleasant hill resort, Mount Abu is also well known for the famous Dilwara Temples and many more archeological remains. The scenic landscapes, lovely lakes and the cool climate make Mount Abu a perfect romantic retreat for Honneymooners.

Places To See

दिलवर टेम्पल
DILWARA TEMPLES

निकी लेक
NIKKI LAKE

आचाल्गर फोर्ट
ACHALGARH FORT

लोवेर्ज़ पॉइंट
LOVERS POINT

सनसेट पॉइंट
SUNSET POINT

गुरु शिकार
GURU SHIKAR
highest point in Rajasthan

SHEKHAWATI the "Open-air art gallery"

2009-07-27T07:45:00.000-07:00

Shekhawati is a semi desert region in north Rajasthan and it is situated in the triangle between Delhi, Bikaner and Jaipur. Shekhawati means the garden of Shekha and the whole region is dotted with so many havelis that tracking them can become a treasure hunt. The havelis are famous for their paintings representing mythological scenes or huge animals, and even the arrival of the British with the highligh of steam locomotives and train. There are also forts, minor castles, mosques, wells called baoris and chattris to discover.

Places To See

मोदी हवेली
JHUNJHUNU MODI HAVELI

श्री रानिसतिजी मन्दिर
SHRI RANISATIJI TEMPLE

खेत्री महल
KHETRI MAHAL

नवाल्गर हवेली
NAWALGARH HAVELIS

नवाल्गर किला
NAWALGARH FORT

मंडवा हवेली
MANDAWA HAVELIS

JODHPUR the "Blue City"

2009-07-26T04:04:00.000-07:00

Jodhpur, 350 km from Jaipur, also called "Blue City" is second largest city of Rajasthan after Jaipur and has landscape dominated by the massive Meherangarh Fort topping a sheer rocky ridge. The old city is walled and has eight Gates leading out of it. The new city is outside the walled city.

Places To See

मेहरानगढ़ किला
MEHRANGARH FORT
Open from 9.00 to 17.00 hrs

उमीद भवन पैलेस
UMAID BHAWAN PALACE
Open from 9.00 to 17.00 hrs

जसवंत ठाडा
JASWANT THADA
Open from 9.00 to 17.00 hrs

क्लोक टावर - सदार मार्केट
CLOCK TOWER & SADAR MARKET

मंडोर
MANDORE GARDENS

ओसियन
TEMPLES IN OSIAN

BIKANER the "Camel Country"

2009-07-26T03:14:00.000-07:00

Located in north-central Rajasthan and about 385 km west of Delhi, the city of Bikaner forms the third important destination in the desert triangle, along with Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. It is Rajasthan's fourth largest city, situated in the Thar Desert. Popularly addressed as the camel country, it is a city surrounded by sand dunes.

Places To See

जुनागर किला
JUNAGARH FORT

लालगर पलास
LALGARH PALACE

हवेली
HAVELIS IN THE OLD CITY

करनी माता मन्दिर
DESHNOK KARNI MATA TEMPLE

CAMEL BREEDING FARM

JAISALMER the "Golden City"

2009-07-26T03:13:00.001-07:00

Located on the westernmost frontier of India in the state of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is close to the border with Pakistan and is known for its proximity to the Thar Desert.
Desert Safari in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer is an unforgettable experience.

Places To See

सोनर किला
JAISALMER FORT - Golden Fort

गदिसर लेक
GADISAR LAKE

हवेली
HAVELI

बड़ा बाग़
BARA BAGH - The Royal Cenotaphs

साम धनि
SAM DHANI DUNES

कुरी धनि
KHURI SAND DUNES

AJMER & PUSHKAR

2009-07-25T22:57:00.000-07:00

Situated about 135 km south west of Jaipur, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Muslims who come not only from all over the country but also from abroad, especially to the Dargah Sharif - tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.
Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar (15 km) which has the only Brahma temple in the world and where the Pushkar Lake is known as a sacred spot for Hindus.

Places to See

दर्घा शरीफ
DARGAH SHARIF

पुष्कर लेक
PUSHKAR LAKE

बरमा मन्दिर
BRAHMA TEMPLE

पुष्कर मार्केट
PUSHKAR MARKET

UDAIPUR the "City of Lakes"

2009-07-21T05:06:00.000-07:00

Udaipur is known as the City Of Lakes or Venice of The East. The Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Fateh Sagar contains two small islands, one of which contains Udaipur solar observatory, and the other one has a beautiful garden called Nehru Garden.

Places To See

सिटी पैलेस
CITY PALACE
Open from 9.30 to 16.30 hrs

जगदीश टेम्पल
JAGDISH TEMPLE

पिछोला लेक
PICHOLA LAKE

जगनिवास
LAKE PALACE - Taj Hotel

बगोरे की हवेली
BAGORE KI HAVELI

कुम्बल्गर किला
KUMBALGARH FORT

रणकपुर
RANAKPUR TEMPLES

चितोर्गर
INSIDE CHITTORGARH FORT