15 Fascinating Facts About Rajasthan That Every Traveller Must Know‎

Rajasthan is a combination of two words that is “Raj” and “Sthan” which means King and place respectively. A palace state of India where we can find royalty, desert, tradition, and food due to its beautiful monuments, immense colorful tradition, and historical value. Rajasthan in India has captured the nation’s heart and has been a renowned tourist destination. The state is also a land with golden history and you will be amazed if you get to know the intriguing facts about Rajasthan.

Here is the list of interesting facts about Rajasthan, that many of us are not aware of:

1. Rajasthan has one of the oldest cities in India

There is a city named, Kalibanga in the state that dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization.

2. Ravana’s in-law’s house

The great Indian epic, Ramayan has its main villain Ravana and it is said that his wife Mondadari belongs to Rajasthan and her native place was Mandore.

3. Another speciality of Rajasthan is the haunted places

Bhangarh fort is known as the most haunted place in Rajasthan. Earlier it was a royal palace but now archaeologists forbid visiting the place after sunset.

4. The state has the largest desert

The Thar Desert is approximately 120,000 sq. mt. in the area of which 90% is in India and the rest 10% is in Pakistan. This desert forms a border line between Pakistan and India. This is one of the most important Rajasthani facts.

5. The iconic Hawa Mahal

An iconic beauty of Jaipur was built of pink sandstones and its final construction was finished in 1799 by Raja Sawai Pratap Singh. This magnificent monument consists of a total of 953 small windows and this is the reason it is known as the Hawa Mahal.

6. Rajasthan has colorful cities

One of the important facts about Rajasthan is that each city is identified by color, like Jaipur as the Pink city, Jodhpur as the Blue City, Udaipur as the White City, Jaisalmer as the Golden City, and Jalawar as the Purple City.

7. Popular folk dances

Like other folk dances of India, Kachchi Ghodi is the most popular dance form in Rajasthan. It is mostly performed by using dummy horses. Also, Khayal Dance and Ghoomar are among the important folk dances.

8. The Aravalli mountain range

The oldest mountain range of India is Aravalli and some facts signify it is older than the Himalayas. It surrounds Udaipur city and can be seen from the Guru Shikhar point of Rajasthan.

9. Well-known movie destination

Classic movies like Mughal-E-Azam, Rang De Basanti, Yeh Jawani Hai Diwani, and Bajiro Mastani were shot in Rajasthan. One of the facts about Rajasthan is that it is a hub for shooting movies not only for Bollywood but also for Hollywood.

10. Second greatest wall

Very few of us know that Rajasthan has the second greatest wall in the world which is the wall of Kumbhalgarh Fort. It is 36 Km long.

11. Land of royal palaces

Rajasthan speciality and its core beauty are forts and Palaces like Lake Palace and Jag Mandir Royal Palace of Udaipur, Rambagh Palace, Jal Mahal, and Umaid Bhawan Palace of Jaipur, Gorbandh Palace Hotel of Jaisalmer, and many more.

12. National parks of Rajasthan

There are 5 national parks that are Bharatpur Bird Century, Darrah National Park, Desert National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, and Ranthambore National Park.

13. Rajasthan in India is famous for handicrafts

It has captured the world with its beauty. The handicraft market of Rajasthan is the most important and the biggest market in the entire country.

14. Spices of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is known for its spices and food but Dal-Bati-Churma has captured the nation.

15. Popular religious site

Popular religious sites of Rajasthan in India include Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah in Ajmer, Binnagaya Buddhist caves, Brahma temple in Pushkar, Ramdevra in Pokhran, and many more.