Enjoy small group tour to Rajasthan!

Rajasthan is one of the largest state & most amazing states of India. is among the most visited tourist destinations in India. It has been the living place for kings; hence, visitors come here from overseas to have a glimpse at the majestic forts and mahals of kings. Centers of attraction in Rajasthan include Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, and Jaisalmer; hence, these cities are the part of Rajasthan tour.  The state possesses historical forts, majestic palaces, magnificent monuments, beautiful lakes and gardens. The Rajasthan tour packages provide a fascinating experience which is to be cherished forever.

Jaipur, the Pink city is the capital of Rajasthan and close to Delhi; hence, most of the tourists come here through Delhi.  Rajasthan - the place is renowned as a princely state whose states have been ruled by various Maharajas and Kings. The historical monuments depict the story of the regal era. Each and every fort and palace has its own story to say. The Rajasthan tour packages offered by various tour and travel agencies offer an exquisite visit to blissful destinations of this magical state.  it has been the state of kings, living style, food habits, etc. is totally different here making people to arrange special Rajasthan tour packages to explore the royal living here. People of Rajasthan wear colorful dresses and their food is really attractive for taste buds. For those who want to insight the architecture of forts and palaces, that cannot be seen anywhere else in this world, must select the Rajasthan tour packages offering visit to all cities of this Royal place.

Rajasthan is famous for rich heritage, colorful culture, exciting desert safaris, heritage properties, wild-life, fair & festivals, adventure sports, tribal life, music & dance, architecture, cuisine, peoples, religion, handicrafts and luxury train "Palace on wheel". In Rajasthan a tour package covers all the tourist destinations. Rajasthan has immense tourism opportunities and Rajasthan tourism offers various tour packages with lots of variation. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaisalmer are the major tourist destination of Rajasthan. In Rajasthan various old and abandoned palaces and forts have been transformed into heritage hotels and play an important role to boost the economy of the state.

Camel Safari Tours, Cultural Tours & Travels, Golden Triangle Tours, Desert Expedition, Rural tourism, Adventure tourism, etc are some other popular packages for Rajasthan tourism. So choose a package that fits and your needs & budget and make your trip to this vibrant and colorful land memorable

Enjoy your India Travel Package with us. Many of historical places and monuments are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to their cultural significance. A visit to historical places of this country will take you a wonderful tip in time to ancient India. The architectural grandeur of magnificent monuments and terrific temples will never fail to stun you. For more information www.indiatravelgroup.com

Happy Makar Sankranti on Jan 14th 2013

Happy Makar Sankranti on Jan 14th 2013

Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious occasions for the Hindus, and is celebrated in almost all parts of the country in myriad cultural forms, with great devotion, fervour and gaiety. It is a harvest festival. Makar Sankranti is perhaps the only Indian festival whose date always falls on the same day every year on. the 14th of January (with just a few exceptions when it is celebrated either on 13th or 15th of January)

Makar Sankranti is the day when the glorious Sun-God begins its ascendancy and entry into the Northern Hemisphere and thus it signifies an event wherein the Sun-God seems to remind their children that ‘Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya’- may you go higher & higher, to more & more Light and never to Darkness.

To Hindus, the Sun stands for knowledge, spiritual light and wisdom. Makar Sankranti signifies that we should turn away from the darkness of delusion in which we live, and begin to enjoy a new life with bright light within us to shine brighter and brighter. We should gradually begin to grow in purity, wisdom, and knowledge, even as the Sun does from the Day of Makar Sankranti.

The festival of Makar Sankranti is highly regarded by the Hindus from North to down South. The day is known by various names and a variety of traditions are witnessed as one explores the festival in different states.

Makar Sankranti is considered to be a very auspicious day by Indians and they celebrate it by flying kites. Entire sky lights up with multicolored kites and the view is a joy to watch. Makar Sankranti occurs when Sun enters Makarrashi and people take dips in holy water river waters and worship the sun.


This festival is celebrated in different ways in India. In Maharastra, people exchange tilguls or multi colored ladoos made for jiggery, ground nuts, and sesame seeds. Maharastrian women are proud of their delicacies. People exchange tilgul and say ‘Tilgul ghya ani god god bola!’ This signifies that people should forget all their past differences and talk with each other sweetly. Married Maharastrian women also celebrate this day with haldi-kumkum ceremonies.
Gujrati people too celebrate Makar Sankranti in a similar way but in this community, there is a practice of exchanging gifts with relatives. Elders give gifts to younger members in the family. Gujrati pundits too consider this day to be very auspicious.
Punjabis celebrate this day as ‘Lohari’, South Indians call it ‘Pongal’, and Uttar Pradesh celebrates it has ‘Kicheri’.
Intrinsically speaking, people celebrate this festival all over by maintain their social relationships in their cast, community and family. Matrix Bricks Infotech wishes you a very happy Makar Sankranti.