Bikaner
Formerly it was the most important city for camel caravans from India to Africa. One finds here the dark camels, Bikanri's – with a proud, sleepy gaze who drags along very old creaking carts, amongst jeeps and auto rickshaws. A well-known Jain temple lies here, where the principles of non-violence and simplicity are preached. The Jains care for all living beings including insects, rats etc.

Pushkar, Kartik Poornima - full moon, is celebrated every year in the month of October - November, when the sky is full of stars from horizon to horizon. The moonshine is so bright that one can even read a book in the moonlight.
Thousands of Pilgrims come to bathe in the Holy Lake. It has the largest camel market in the world where also thousands of horses and buffaloes are exchanged.
Pushkar has many temples and the only temple in dedicated to Lord Brahma. Here we stay during full moon in November at Pushkar Fair, the biggest Camel market. We visit Savitri Temple, dedicated to Lord Brahma's first wife. The Temple is situated on the highest top of a mountain with a marvellous panorama over Pushkar.
The city of Jaipur- "The Pink City", is the most magnificent city in the whole of Rajasthan. The city was built in 1727 and is famous for its palaces and forts.
Bharatpur - " The Ornithologists' Sky", is situated 55km away from Agra city. One discovers the bird life very closely. The birds are from Siberia, Afghanistan, Tibet and the whole Asia with birds like snake birds, ibis, storks, etc.

The Desert National Park:
3,162 sq km south of Jaisalmer (50 kilometres) is a specimen of the characteristic desert flora and fauna. It is a bird delight. Mammals and lizards are common. The remaining part of Rajasthan is characterised by the Aravalli hills with the dry deciduous forest and open fertile fields. This hill range provides a wide cover to numerous species of wild animals, birds, reptiles etc, and several noted parks/sanctuaries dot the scene.

Ranthambhor National Park:
It is one of the most celebrated forest of India, listed as Project Tiger, which spreads over 392 sq. km area of hills and valleys, full of thick vegetation. Three lakes and several water streams inside and two lakes on its periphery, act as a sustaining factor for its wild inhabitants. Tiger, leopard, caracal, hyena, sloth bear, ratel, wild boar, blue bull, chital, sambhar, chinkara, jackal make an interesting observation besides day and night birds. Best time to visit is October to April. The park remains closed during the monsoon season.

Sariska Project Tiger:
It is a noted forest within the Project Tiger category, spread over about 800 sq. km area of hills and plains. Tiger, leopard, hyena, wild boar, blue bull, chital, jackal, four-horned deer, sambhar, besides birds are frequently observed.

Keoladeo National Park:
It is a wetland of international significance, spreads over 29 sq. km, is noted for its herons and breeding records of other resident birds, most prominently during the monsoon season. It is a heaven for migratory birds largely, during the winter. More than 400 species of birds besides blue bull, sambhar, chital, black buck, wild boar and python are common sights. It is a World Heritage as declared by the UNESCO. Tal Chhapar Sanctuary: It is a tiny though significant open grass habitat for back bucks which present good opportunity for photography at close range. Birds of prey, migratory species and larks with desert cat and desert fox make the scene yet more rewarding.

Several sanctuaries offer a variety of viewing for nature and wildlife in Rajasthan. One can visit them for a variety of experiences. The noted one are: Kumbhalgarh sanctuary, Sitamata sanctuary, Jaisamand sanctuary, Kaila Devi sanctuary (part of the Ranthambhore National Park in sanctuary, Bhainsroadgardh sanctuary among others.) Being in close proximity to Delhi, Rajasthan's parks have better access for visitors through air, rail and road.

Adventure Sports and Special Interest Tours:
A whole new world of action and adventure has recently been introduced in Rajasthan. The visitor can now gain much more from his holiday in Rajasthan. Fast paced action to a more easy activity is available all over Rajasthan. The bewitching sights with an equally thrilling sports activity promise an enthralling and unforgettable experience.

Ballooning:
The Ballooning Club of India organises an International Hot Air Balloon Mela in November every year, which is an eagerly awaited event for the balloonists from all over the world.

Camel Safari:
The people of the desert have been using the camel since ancient times; sometimes it is their only means of transport and no man can think of surviving in the Thar desert without their camels. The Camel safaries take tourists through the villages of Shekhawati where there is ample opportunity to gain the first hand experience of the rustic environment, admire the real Rajasthan and mingle with the local villagers. Other areas covered by the camel safari are Nagaur to Pushkar and Bikaner to Jaisalmer. As the routes are long, the ride can be quite exhausting but the thrill of this safari has made it quite popular with the tourists.

Horse Safari:
Sturdy, well-maintained horses are nothing new to the visitor but few could have taken such long trips on horsebacks. The present tours are conducted from Kumbhalgarh to Jodhpur and Sawarda to Pushkar. There are breaks for refreshments; there are bonfires and entertainment provided by folk entertainers on the way. It is a tiring but exhilarating experience. New routes are being added to the existing ones.

Trekking and Rock Climbing:
The Aravalli mountains in all their different moods provide excellent trekking and rock climbing activities. Mount Abu and Kumbhalgarhg are two popular spots where the trekker can let himself go. The chance to study the flora and fauna, animal and bird life and get away from the usual crowded tourist spots attract countless trekkers.

The Marwari horse -The Marwari horse today is descended from the splendid war horses that served the ruling families and warriors of feudal India, throughout and from the beginning of that country's history. Their status was unparalleled, as they were declared divine and superior to all men, including those of Royal blood. Accordingly, only the Rajput families and the Kshatriyas - warrior caste were permitted to mount these exalted animals.