Rajasthan is a land rich in history and culture with numerous royal palaces and forts. On your trip to Rajasthan, you can enjoy desert safaris, camel rides, fort tours, glittering boat rides and historical tours. Traveling to this majestic state is also easy as it is easily accessible by air, road and rail. You can easily find flights, buses and trains to reach this desert state from anywhere in the country. So, if you are planning a trip to this majestic land, here are some ways to reach Rajasthan:
By Air :-
If you want to get to Rajasthan without spending too much time commute, your best option is to fly. The main airport in Rajasthan is Jaipur International Airport. There are two other airports in Udaipur and Jodhpur. There are also many domestic airports in Rajasthan that make it easy to travel from one city to another. The list of domestic airports in Rajasthan includes Udaipur Airport (Maharana Pratap Airport), Jodhpur Airport (Civil Airport), Kota Airport, Jaisalmer Airport, Nhar Airport (Bikaner Airport), Phalodi Air Force Station, and Suratgarh Air Force Station. These airports have numerous facilities, such as restaurants, mobile prepaid communication centres, sweet shops, bookstores, internet facilities, and branded sales outlets.
By Train :-
Rajasthan is easily accessible by train, and major railway stations are located in Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Ajmer. However, the busiest railway station in Rajasthan is in Jaipur. Ajmer Junction (AII), Udaipur City (UDZ), Bikaner and Jodhpur Junction (JU) are the most popular railway stations in Rajasthan. Some of the most popular and important trains in Rajasthan are the super fast express passenger trains Shatabdi and Rajdhani trains.
For a luxurious sightseeing experience, you can travel aboard the "palace on wheels". On this train, you can relive the era of princes, sit in the air-conditioned lounge and savour delicious food at the restaurant. You can also browse the history of Rajasthan at the library and enjoy a cocktail at the bar. The train passes through important landmarks such as the Palace of Winds, Ranthambore National Park, Hill Fort Palace, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Taj Mahal, and Jantar Mantar. The entire journey lasts for 7 days.
Another tourist train that offers royal hospitality on your trip to Rajasthan is Heritage on Wheels. Other luxury trains include Maharaja Express, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels and Maharaja of India - Deccan Odyssey.
By Road :-
Rajasthan has 20 national highways that ensure a smooth travel experience. The most connected national highway in Rajasthan is NH8, which connects Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and many other cities.
You can reach various cities and various tourist spots in Rajasthan by bus. These buses are operated by the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC). Gandhi Rath/Semi Deluxe, Volvo/Mercedes Benz, Air-conditioned Grey Line Sleeper Service, Air-conditioned Gold Line Service, Regular Service, Blue Line Service (Long Distance Express and Night Service), CTS Service are also available.