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RAJASTHAN

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DESERT IN RAJASTHAN

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THAR DESERT:-The Thar Desert also known as the Great

Indian Desert and Marusthali (Land of the dead) is a large, arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent and forms a natural boundary running along the border between India and Pakistan. With an area of more than 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi), within the Indian state of Rajasthan, covering the districts of Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur, and some region of the states of Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat. It is the world's 9th largest subtropical desert.

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CITIES IN RAJASTHAN

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JODHPUR:-

Jodhpur  is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. After its population crossed a million, it has been declared as the second 'Metropolitan City' of Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a populartourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar desert

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LOCATION

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UDAIPUR:-Udaipur is a very popular tourist destination. Apart from its history, culture, and scenic locations, it is also known for its Rajput-era palaces. The Lake Palace, for instance, covers an entire island in the Pichola Lake. Many of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels. It is often called the "Venice of the East", and is also nicknamed the "Lake City" or "City of Lakes".[2][3] Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state.

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LOCATION

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JAIPUR:-Jaipur  is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city is named. The city today has a population of 3.1 million. Jaipur is known as the Pink City of India.

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JAISALMER:-

Jaisalmer, nicknamed "The Golden city", is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 575 kilometres west of the state capital Jaipur. It is a World Heritage Site. It was once known as Jaisalmer state.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATIONAL PARKS IN

RAJASTHAN

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RATHAMBORE

NATIONAL PARK:-Ranthambore National Park or

Ranthambhore is one of the largest national parks in northern India, covering an area of 392 km². It is situated in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, about 110 km northeast of Kota and 160 km southeast of Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport. The nearest town and railway station is at Sawai Madhopur, about 11 km away. The park is also close to the Kota train station. RIDCOR operates a mega-highway between Kota and Ranthambhore.

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SARISKA NATIONAL PARK:-

The Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian national park and Wildlife Sanctuary located in the Alwar district of the state of Rajasthan. The topography of Sariska supports scrub-thorn arid forests, rocky landscapes, dry deciduous forests, rocks, grasses and hilly cliffs. This area was a hunting preserve of the Alwar state and it was declared a wildlife reserve in 1955.

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KEOLADEO GHANA

NATIONAL PARK:-The Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that plays host to thousands of birds especially during the winter season

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ANIMALS IN RAJASTHAN

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CAMEL:-

A camel is an even-toed ungulate within the genus Camelus, bearing distinctive fatty deposits known as "humps" on its back

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TIGERS:-

The tiger is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length of up to 3.38 m over curves and weighing up to 388.7 kg in the wild.

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CHINKARAS:- The chinkara lives in arid plains

and hills, deserts, dry scrub and light forests in India, Pakistan and Iran. Occurrence and status in Afghanistan are unclear. Most of its range lies in India. In Iran, it occurs patchily as far as Kavir National Park near Tehran. It is known to range up to elevations 1500 metres high in Pakistan.

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BLACK BUCK:-

The blackbuck is an ungulate species of antelope native to the Indian subcontinent that has been classified as near threatened by IUCN since 2003, as its range has decreased sharply during the 20th century.

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THE SPORADIC DESERT FOX :-

This beautiful little animal is about the size of a well-grown house cat (about 20-30 inches long including a 9-12 inch tail). The kit fox has very large ears and a thick, sandy-yellow coat that enables it to blend effortlessly into the desert environment. Its bushy tail has a black tip, and its short, stout legs are good for putting on a burst of speed. It can make a quick dodge to safety, but the desert kit fox is not a high-speed endurance runner like the jack rabbit.

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CARACAL:-

The caracal, also known as the desert lynx, is a wild cat widely distributed across Africa, Central Asia, and Southwest Asia into India. In 2002, the IUCN listed the caracal as Least Concern, as it is widespread and relatively common

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WILD BOAR:-

The wild boar, also known as the wild swine or Eurasian wild pig is a suid native to much of Eurasia, North Africa and the Greater Sunda Islands.

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GREAT INDIAN

BUSTARD:-

The great Indian bustard or Indian bustard is a bustard found in India and the adjoining regions of Pakistan

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GAVIAL:-

The gharial, also known as the gavial, and the fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian of the family Gavialidae, native to the Indian Subcontinent.

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MONITOR LIZARD:-

Monitor lizard is the common name of several large lizard species, comprising the genus Varanus. They are native to Africa, Asia and Oceania, but are now found also in the Americas as invasive species.

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PORCUPINE:-

Porcupines are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that defend them from predators. They are indigenous to the Americas, Southern Asia, Europe, and Africa.

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SAND GROUSE:-

Sandgrouse is the common name for Pteroclididae, a family of sixteen species of bird, members of the order Pteroclidiformes. They are traditionally placed in two genera

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PELICANS:- Pelicans are a genus of large water

birds that makes up the family Pelecanidae. They are characterised by a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped up contents before swallowing.

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FALCONS:-

A falcon is any one of 37 species of raptor in the genus Falco, widely distributed on all continents of the world except Antarctica. Adult falcons have thin tapered wings, which enable them to fly at high speed and to change direction rapidly. 

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MONUMENTS IN RAJASTHAN

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JANTAR MANTAR:-

The Jantar Mantar is located in the modern city of New Delhi. It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments

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HAWA MAHAL:-

Hawa Mahal, is a palace in Jaipur, India, so named because it was essentially a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivities while unseen from the outside.

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RAM NIWAS BAGH:-

The historical garden is located in the heart of the city and covers an area of 33 acres (130,000 m2), and was built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh in 1868.Within the garden which originally spread over 76 acres (310,000 m2) in early 20th century is the Albert Hall Museum (now known as Central Museum), named after King Edward VII (Albert Edward), during whose visit to the city as the Prince of Wales, its foundation stone was laid on February 6, 1876.[1]

Apart from that it also has a bird park, the Zoo, Ravindra Rang Manch Theatre, art gallery, exhibition ground, gymnasium and several cafes and picnic spots are housed in the garden.

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LAKSHMI NARAYAN TEMPLE:-

The Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple is located in Pallikaranai, Chennai. The temple is around 1 km the Pallikaranai bus stop near the pond.

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ALBERT HALL:- Royal Albert Hall is a concert

hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London, best known for holding The Proms concerts annually each summer since 1941. It has a capacity (depending on configuration of the event) of up to 5,272 seats. The Hall is a registered charity held in trust for the nation and receives no public or government funding

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LAKES IN RAJASTHAN

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LAKE PICHOLA:-

Lake Pichola, situated in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD, named after the nearby Picholi village.[1][2] It is one of the several contiguous lakes, and developed over the last few centuries in and around the famous Udaipur city. The lakes around Udaipur were primarily created by building dams to meet the drinking water and irrigation needs of the city and its neighborhood. Two islands, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir are located within Pichola Lake, and have been developed with several palaces to provide views of the lake

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MAOTA LAKE:-Maota Lake is located on the south side

of the city of Amer and it is close to Amber fort. There is a garden in the center of Maota Lake namely Kesar Kyari Bagh with star shaped flower beds and saffron flowers which were once planted by Maharaja’s. Dilaram Bagh is also a garden which is located in the center of Maota Lake.

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FESTIVALS AND SHOWS

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BRIJ FESTIVAL :-

The Brij Festival is held in the month of March, a few days before the festival of colors, Holi. This festival is held in the commemoration of Lord Krishna. The main attraction point of the Brij Festival of Bharatpur, Rajasthan is the Raslila Dance, illustrating the eternal love story of Radha Krisha

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DESERT FESTIVAL :-

The Desert Festival is held in Jaisalmer, usually in the month of January or February, every year. The duration of the festival is three days and it comes to an end on Poornima, the full moon da

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ELEPHANT FESTIVAL :-Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated

in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India. It is held on the day of Holi festival, usually in the month of March. The festival features Elephant polo and Elephant Dance. The Elephant Festival begins with a beautiful procession of bedecked elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers. The owners proudly embellish their elephants with vibrant colors, jhools (saddle cloth) and heavy jewellery. It is quite a treat to see female elephants wearing anklets, which tinkle as they walk. One can see people sprinkling 'gulaal' (colored powder) perched on top of the elephant. 

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