Rajasthan - Pushkar City
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| » Makrana |
This place is reowned for the world-famous Makrana Marble. It was this marble, whihc was extensively used in the creation of many architectural beauties all over India, the most famous of these is the Taj Mahal at Agra. It has become a flourshing business centre of Rajashan, and is the biggest centre of marble trade in India, with many marble quarries located here. |
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| » Nagaur |
| This fortified city, boasts of a chivalrous past and multi-storeyed building of great architectural beauty. This is one of themost picturesque Rajput townships, and was granted to Amar Singh Rathore by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan.
The Baradari or courtyard is painted with beautiful murals which are a fine blend of Persian and Nagauri style. The frescoes of flowers and dancers also grace the walls of the Baradari. Nagaur also has many old temples, mosques, dargahs and cenotaphs. |
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| » Sambhar Salt Lake |
This largest salt lake in India, 20 miles long and 2 to 7 miles wide, covers an area of 70 sq.miles. The lake fills during the monsoon and almost dries up in the summer, uncovering a huge bed of salt. Many miratory birds also flock here. Thousands of flamingoes flock here during the winter months from Ocotober to January. |
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