Discover ‘The Land of Maharajas’: AudioCompass Rajasthan!
The name Rajasthan literally means ‘The Land of the Kings’. This beautiful place is synonymous with culture, history, art, food and it’s people.
Located in West India and surrounded by the vast expanse that is the Thar Dessert, it shares borders with several Indian states such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. It also has a common border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Sindh.
A variety of forts and palaces to choose from, beautiful locations, delicious food along with locals who are known for their warm demeanour and large hearts make Rajasthan a place unlike any other. This romantic place is filled with untold stories, legends, folklore and a few scary tales too.
If you plan to visit India, experiencing Rajasthan and it’s rich cultural traditions is a no — brainer. More so, if you live in India and have not yet visited Rajasthan — what are you waiting for? With AudioCompass, our travel guides of Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer and Pushkar, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, Ranthambore will help put the incredible in Incredible India for you.
The vibrancy of Rajasthan is prominent through its intriguing artistic and cultural traditions. You will be left spellbound by the highly cultivated classical music and local dances that depict the lifestyles and day to day relationships of generations of Rajasthanis.
Folk music plays a delightfully large part in bringing to life the essence of Rajasthani culture. Lyrics relate of the heroic deeds and love stories and are often accompanied with unique musical instruments such as the dholak, sitar and sarangi. Be sure to try and catch a glimpse of the live performances of the traditional Ghoomar Dance, performed by women wearing colourful flowing dresses called ghagharas — traditional to the area.
The glorious history of the Rajput era is well preserved through majestic forts and palaces. Every Rajasthani destination covered by AudioCompass is lined with fabulous attractions built by various rulers and architects of that era. Withstanding years of merciless winds and striking desert heat, these buildings have stood tall in all their glory waiting for you to visit them. Today, some of them are even heritage hotels that are worth staying at!
Foodies with an appetite for discovering new cuisines would find Rajasthan cuisine to be an enriching culinary experience. Favourites include Bajre ki roti, pyaaz kachorri and most importantly Dal Bati Churma. What Idli and dosa is to Tamil Nadu, Butter chicken and Chole Bhature is to Punjab is exactly what Dal Bati Churma is to Rajasthan.
Touted as a romantic destination yet Rajasthan has plenty to offer to all kinds of travellers. You can experience Rajasthan with professionally created and factually accurate and personally curated audio content by downloading our AudioCompass app (Android /iOS). We have travelled to and sifted through all the research to present what is most relevant to you. The app intelligently identifies your location and serves up the attractions closest to you. Worried about not being able to use our app because you don’t have a data plan? You can simply download the Rajasthan tours on to your phone for offline access. So on your next visit to Rajasthan , let AudioCompass be just one click away to bringing alive it’s fascinating history, culture and heritage.
The Rajasthan Tour Guide immerses you into the stories of this fascinating city through these highlights (not exhaustive):
- Ajmer & Pushkar — Akbar’s Palace, Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Red Temple.
- Jaipur — Savai Jai Singh, Hawa Mahal, Johari Bazaar, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Ajmeri Gate, Hidden Jaipur, etc
- Jodhpur — Forts, Palaces & Cenotaphs, Mehrangarh Fort & Pokharan.
- Jaisalmer — Golden Fort, Raj Mahal, Jain Temples, Havelis, Gadisar Lake, Thar Desert, etc
- Udaipur — City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir, Vintage Car Museum, etc
