Rajasthan is an incredibly apt and simply stated name that means “the land of kings”.

Rajasthan is home to a rich, romantic past that hurries forth in its stunning forts and resplendent palaces. The ruins here have been restored to their former glory and have sold Rajasthan as an iconic Indian region that must not be missed.  There is so much here in Rajasthan that deserves to be mentioned. 

Strikingly contrast is the desert and dense tropical jungles, and camel trains to wild tigers.  Rajasthan has an epically vibrant culture and only one such way that this emerges is through its art.  In fact there is not much that Rajasthan doesn’t have and really is one of the greatest states to travel to if you are planning to tour in India.

Tourism in Rajasthan

The popularity that Rajasthan encounters as a tourist destination is in a large part due to the tourism industry which has worked incredibly hard to permit travelers on absolutely any budget to be able to afford the travel and tourism here, and be able to see all of Rajasthan’s magical sights.  The treasures from the past absolutely take pride here in the forefront of the mind and spirits of this state.  With such beauty to be found at the stunning Mehrangarh or the golden sandcastle at Jaisalmer, as well as the palaces at Udaipur or perhaps the carnival atmosphere of Pushkar,  there is a history here that is deeply rich and turbulent but there is an acknowledgement here which is recognizable through the state’s economic dependency on tourism.

One of the most popular states for tourism in India is Rajasthan in fact it is said that one out of every three foreign tourists visit here.  And who could blame them a wealth of heritage, culture, elephant safaris, sand dunes, forests, wildlife and India’s oldest mountain range as a stunning backdrop.  Who in their right mind wouldn’t want to spend holiday in Rajasthan?   Modern, warm and inviting the hospitality of the people here in Rajasthan will warm your heart and the hotels are resorts are award winning.  But more than that, Rajasthan has managed to get the perfect mix leaving the tourist in a spellbound state as they move from one unique experience to the next.

As one of the most popular tourist states in India you can expect that there is a plethora of attractions here for the average tourist, most highly praised for its glimpse into Indian heritage and their royalty the sights are both informative and breathe taking.

Economy in Rajasthan

In an area such as Rajasthan which is blessed with such a rich culture it may not come as a surprise that the area is also rich in minerals which make up a large part of the economy with copper, zinc and precision instrument plants here.  Textiles, woolens, sugar, cement, glass, sodium, oxygen, vegetable dyes, pesticides, fertilizers, railway wagons, ball bearings, water and electricity meters, TVs, precious and semi precious gem stones, nylon and tires make up the large part of the industrial economy of the state.  Rajasthan has very rich deposits of emeralds, garnets, gypsum, silver ore, and mica.