Rajasthan Forts

Covered in this Section : Forts of Rajasthan, Tour Packages

Rajasthan Forts
The imposing forts of Rajasthan are famous all over the world. During medieval times the state was a collection of a large number of independently existing kingdoms. The forts were built by the rulers of these kingdoms to safeguard their territory from foreign invasions. Battlement was an important feature of the fort. Some of the forts of Rajasthan succumbed to the invasions and could not hold against time. But the ruins left still provide useful insights about their strength and the era of their construction.

The forts of Rajasthan feature the sites where popular cities and towns were founded. Many of these forts are built at an elevation; on a hill top, so as to provide a vantage point. The fort complexes hold a lot many attractions including the royal courtyards, palaces and museums. The architecture of these forts is superb. These lofty structures are visible even from distant places in the cities where they stand grounded. The land area covered by many of the fort walls is also incredible.

Terraces and turrets is a special feature of the forts of Rajasthan. Tourists often wait for long to have a view of the setting sun from these places. The massive structures and ancient architecture gives a feeling of primordial protection at such places. The forts of Rajasthan moreover carry a lot of legends, have witnessed many historical events and have preserved many of the heritage possessions of which the state boasts about.

Some popular forts of Rajasthan are :

» Amber Fort	» Mehrangarh Fort
» Chittaurgarh Fort	» Taragarh Fort
» Jaisalmer Fort	» Jaigarh Fort

	Forts All The Way (18 Days) Features : This 18 days tour starts from Delhi city and takes you to the historic forts located in this city and the cities of Agra and Delhi. The tour takes into account travel, accommodation and catering. Full assistance provided during the entire tour. You will be visiting the famous Mehrangarh Fort, Amber Fort and the Jaisalmer Fort.

	Reminiscences Of Rajasthan (19 Days) Features : The package provide guided city tours encompassing the historic sites located there. Junagarh and Jaisalmer Fort are some of the destinations you will find yourself at. There will be a two days stay at Jaisalmer giving you enough time to explore the surroundings. You will also get to spend some time at Mehrangarh Fort, Jaisalmer.

	The Desert Circuit (11 Days) Features : This 11 days package is a head on start, from the city of Jaipur to various historical places in the state. The tour will take you across such places and monuments like Amber Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Junagarh Fort, etc. Besides that the tour also provides for camel and village safaris.

	Romantic Maharaja (20 Days) Features : Romantic Maharaja Tour Package is a 20 days non stop adventure at the famous cities of North India. You will get to visit a number of popular tourist place including the famous forts of Rajasthan. From your arrival till departure all travel assistance will be provided. The package provides you excellent means of transport, accommodation and catering.

	Rajasthan Heritage Tour (17 Days) Features : The package offers guided city tours of several cities of Rajasthan like Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, Chittaurgarh and Bharatpur. The package includes travel cost, accommodation, catering and other assistance. The places covered includes the popular tourist places encompassing forts, palaces and lakes.