About Rajasthan
Kolkata to Rajasthan distnce : 1733 km
Estimated travel time : 30.5 hours
Kolkata to Rajasthan is one of the popular route. Rajasthan the land of Sun, Sand and serenity is the land of Majesty. The state is plethora to offer the tourists from the folk music, colorful turbans, decorated camels, tuk-tuks, magnificent forts & palaces, pristine lakes, vibrant culture, shopping, curry and a whole lot more.
Rajasthan is the storehouse of the varied physical features from the soft sand dunes of the Thar Desert, idyllic blue lakes, rugged and rocky Aravalli to the fertile river basin of the Chambal. The land of the Rajasthan is the home of the India's composite culture where kaleidoscope of brightly turbaned men with proud moustaches and women with twinkling anklets in colorful swirling ghagras welcomes the tourists with warm hearts. The land of the Rajputana is the show the world the great architectural monuments like the island palaces, temples and fortresses situated on hilltops, exquisite palaces, sacrosanct mosque and gardens with pavilions and kiosks, all of which add to the splendor and whimsical charm of this majestic land. Apart from that the rich vibrant cultural and folk dance and music is also enchanted the heart of the tourists. Also the vibrant colored decorated camel take you to the the trail of the Thar Desert. Meanwhile you can also take the joy of delicious Dal Batti Churma, Mawa Kachori, Gatte ki subz and many more that smell makes you hungry.
Rajasthan is a classic blend of beauty and historicity. That's offers lot's of the sites to see and explore the incredible beauty of the Indian.
Start your journey from the Jaipur, magical pinkish glowing city catches your eyes for the Hawa Mahal, the exquisite City Palace and the incredible observatory of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Nagar Garh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Amber, Albert Museum, Birla Mandir Planetarium and many more.
Next is the Ajmer the heart of the Rajasthan where sanctitude of Dargah Sharif along with the sacred city for Hindus as Pushkar attract the devotees.
Apart from that The white city, Udaipur that's known as Venice of the East', 'Kashmir of Rajasthan', 'City of Lakes', 'City of Sunrise' welcome you to experience the luxury of Kings along with the adorable sunset, magical wind, pristine lake, Rajasthani folk music, dance performances.
Also in the bleak desert, there is also a green oasis-Mount Abu, a cool hill station, a holy mountain retreat that is known for it's variety of flora and fauna; the stunning Dilwara Jain temples; the Nakki lake at 1,200 m above sea level
The golden city of Jaisalmer, which lies courageously as the western sentinel of India, is a place worth visiting. Major points of attraction are Jaisalmer Fort, Manakchowk, Jain Temple, and different havelis and Desert Festival of city also catches the eyes in the February.
Apart from that the land of Camel and Citadels Bikaner is one of great attraction specially for it's Annual Camel festival and time when the vibrant decorated camels other than then tourists can also see the carved jharokas, magnificent Fort, stone screens found on windows of the Junagarh fort, temples, havelis and also enjoy the Nagaur Fair in the month of January.
Jodhpur the 'Blue City', 'Sun City' and 'Gateway to Thar' is another popular city that offers you to see the magnificent Mehrangarh forts, temples, havelis; and also the close proximity to the Thar make the city home of the vivid shades of blue.
Even there is many further off the beaten track that is the relatively unexplored that are the Hadoti area of Rajasthan, comprising Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar.
Taxi from Kolkata to Rajasthan is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kolkata to Rajasthan by car is well connected through NH19 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kolkata to Rajasthan distance is 1733 Km and is 30.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Dankuni - Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Dankuni, Jama Masjid
Ajhapur - Sarada Mahila Sangathan, Swami Vivekananda statue, Naru Para Shiv Mandir
Burdwan - Sadarghat Beach, Sadarghat Park, Bardhamaneswar Temple, Krishna Sayer Park, Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary,
Durgapur - Bidhan Nagar Ram Temple, Anand Amusement Park, Dinosaur park, SBSTC Museum, Agrani Durga Puja Ground
Asansol - Biharinath Hill, Nehru Park, Ghagar Buri Chandi Mata Temple, Biharinath Temple, Waterfall
Dhanbad - Bankali Mandir, Noori Masjid, Garden & Parks, Shiv Mandir
Dumri - Hanuman Temple, Jain Temple, Shri Krishna Mandir, Sunset Point
Chouparan - Jai shree Ram Hanuman Mandir, Rameshvarm Shiv Mandir, Radha-Krishna Mandir
Aurangabad - Jama Masjid, Statue Of Maharana Pratap, Nehru Children's Park, Durga Mandir
Dehri - Shiv Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Kali Kala Temple, Madni Masjid
Darauli - Baba Nilkhanthaa Mahadev Temple, Ambedkar's Statue, Hanuman Mandir
Zamania - Sheetla Mata Mandir, Mahadev Temple, Daitrabeer Baba
Ghazipur - Sikandarpur Ghat, Mahadev Temple, Park, Dhawa Sharif Masjid, Hazarat Saeed Murtaza Ali Dargah
Mardah - Shiv Parvati Temple, Shri Ram-Janki Mandir, Mazar-e-Saiyyad Tomb
Azamgarh - Bhawarnath Temple, Shiv Temple, Hanuman Temple, Jama Masjid
Dostpur - Masajid E Wali, Hanuman Temple, Shiv Temple
Barawan - Nilkantheshwar Mahadev Temple , Kali Temple, Hanuman Mandir
Lucknow - Bara Imambara, Amusement Park, Shree Buddheshwar Mahadev Temple, IndraCanal. Zoological Park, Science Museum
Bangarmau - Shekh Auliya Dargah Shareef, Mira Baba Masjid, Sindohi Devi Mata Mandir, Shiv Temple
Saurikh - Hanuman Temple, Shiv Temple, Noori Masjid, Bhramdev Mandir
Karhal - Hanumanji Temple, Shiv Temple, Swimming Pools, Comedy Clubs
Fatehabad - Hanuman Mandir, Shiv Temple, Yamuna River
Agra - Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Itmad-ud-Daula, Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra, Sheesh Mahal
Fatehpur Sikri - Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza, Tansen's Barahdari, Anoop Talab, Hiran Minar, Jodha Bai's Palace
Bharatpur - Lohagarh Fort, Bird Sanctuary, Laxman Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Keoladeo National Park
Halena - Mahadev temple, Hanuman Temple, Vankhandi Temple
Mahwa - Ramgarh Fort, Hanuman Temple, Shiv Temple, Balaji Temple
Dausa - Getolav Bird Habitat, Mahadev Temple, Giriraj Dharan Mandir, Balaji Temple, Radhe Krishna Temple
Jaipur - Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Amber Palace, Patrika Gate, Museum, Nahargarh Biological Park, Jungle Safari
Pushkar - Brahma Temple is most popular attraction in Pushkar
Kishangarh - Mehndi Pur Balaji Ka Mandir, Kishangarh Fort, I Love Shiva, Dumping Yard Kishangarh, Rajasthan ka Switzerland