How to travel on budget?????

It’s always easy to travel luxuriously but bet me travelling like a nomad or on budget is also very enjoyable and adventurous too. Believe me!!! Those who travel on budget always have different experience from what you have. They get to know the bloodline of the place they visit. Well, most of us prefer to travel on budget when we really don’t have enough money to spend luxuriously. If you are one of them; this article on how to travel on budget will surely help you out in enjoying your dream destination in much better way without paying extra single penny.

• Get to know about the best feasible means of transportation for your dream destination. Try to opt for public transport rather than private one. They are always cheaper than private cabs and all but yeah remember it would surely be like public transport where you have to adjust. Now-a-days surfing on internet is the best way to get information about each and every feasible transport.
• Get the best deals for your accommodation through some travelling agent, directly from the hotel staff or internet. Internet has made life easier so you can search & get information about all the budget hotels in the place that you want to visit.  
• Staying with your friend or relative is one of the best options to save your money on accommodation but be a good guest & don’t stay longer; Guests and fish stink after 3 days. Try to help your friend or relative in their day to day work, keep their house clean and behave yourself.
• With the help of internet you can have ample amount of information about the place; this information will help you in travelling the city more comfortably. Don’t forget to keep map of the place you are visiting it will make your travel easier & help you out in searching the spot you wanted to visit hence save your money.
• If possible avoid eating here and there rather take certain meals it will keep you strong and healthy during your trip; no extra expenditure on medicine & all. You can also bring noodles and soup packets with yourself and enjoy self made food anywhere anytime in this way you save time and money too as you don’t have to search budget hotels and restaurants for your empty stomach.
• Contact tourist information center of the place you are visiting to obtain information about how you enjoy your stay without spending too much. You can also fix a tour package if feasible to minimize other expenditure which you will spend while searching various tourist spots on your own.
• When you are booking your room in advance, book it for one night only so that, you can rest there when you arrive to that place but can search for some other cheap hotel next day and save your money.
• If you really want to cut your cost on travelling make sure to travel that place in off season when most 

Now you know what all you need for budget travelling; so neither you have to bother about money while travelling or cancel your trip just because of money. Moreover, travelling in budget will be fun when everything is planned. So, just plan and start dreaming about your dream destination!!!

Dausa - The Devnagri of Rajasthan

The city of Dausa which is widely known as Dundhar is situated in the north-eastern region of Rajasthan. The city is also known as Devnagri and famous for Mehandipur Balaji Temple. The Chouhans & bad gurjars ruled it in 10th Century A.D.  Dausa is a great name in the independent movement as it has given well-known freedom fighters to the nation. Late Shri Tikaram Paliwal & Late Shri Ram Karan Joshi were from Dausa who gave their precious contribution for struggle for freedom and for union of the Princely States to form Rajasthan State.

Language –

People of this religious district, basically speak Rajasthani & Hindi. Dhundhari dialect in Rajasthani language is used more frequently as compared to other languages by people of Dausa.  

Location –

Dausa is in the north-eastern region of Rajasthan at about 55 Kms faraway from Jaipur on NH-11. The district is bounded with Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Karouli, Bharatpur & Alwar.

Transportation facility –

The district is well connected by Roadways & Rail route. The important trains have stoppage at Bandikui Junction. The city is 55 Kms from Jaipur on NH-11 and well connected with Agra, Delhi and other surrounding districts by roadways buses.

People & culture –

Dausa residents are really friendly and good to be with. It is possible that on your first look, you will find them a little insensitive, but these people are really good at heart. Untouched by the speed of modern times, these people are well-built, simple and lovely. The traditional apparel of women is Ghaghra choli and for men, Kurta and dhoti would do. The city still dresses themselves in typical colorful Rajsthani dress with lots of silver jewelry. However, in the modern times, most of the people prefer to wear casual clothes to match the modern-day fashion. Colorful festivals and fairs represent the cultural prosperity of city. The temples & other historical monuments swank about the rich heritage of this city. There are basically Jats and Gujars in the district The major communities in the city are Brahmins, Mahajans, Rajputs, Jains, Kayasthas, Sikhs, SC & ST. Besides these, Religions which are mainly followed by people are Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam and Christianity.

Fest & festivals –

Basant Mela

Basant Panchmi Mela is organized at city with the worship of Narshingji, Raghunathji and god Surya. The festival is celebrated for 3 days with a large market for villagers to buy there vital necessities for the entire year. The Basant fair has all arrangements for rural entertainment.

Dolchi Holi

The young males of Gurjar caste celebrate the traditional Holi with a difference. On the next day of Dhulandi, young men throw jet of water on each other using a small leather pot from the 4 neighboring ponds prepared for this purpose which goes on for one hour and they face it with brevity and enthusiasm.

Shekh Jamal's urs

There is a holy place of Sufi Saint Hazaratshah Shekh Jamal in Dausa.During the Urs numbers of pilgrims visit to this place every year. Most of the famous singers make this Urs more attractive by singing spiritual songs all over the night.

Tourist attraction of Dausa–

Abhaneri

Abhaneri is well-known for its Post-gupta or an early medieval monument which is situated at about 33 Kms far from the district head quarter towards Bandikui. The Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple are the important places to visit. The Harsha mata temple is an outstanding example of intricate statue on stone on the other hand the Baori has staircase with imaginative and architectural beauty.

Bhandarej Baori

Bhandarej Baori, another Step Well and Hotel Bhadravati Palace is another tourist attraction of Dausa distict. The Baori is a wonderful architectural creation which has 150 wide stepladder towards the main well, about 70 feet in width. The Bhardravati Palace is an interesting fusion of both Mughal and Rajput architecture which has arched windows, courtyards & traditionally painted verandahs.

Khawaraoji

Khawaraoji is famous for abode of the ruler Raoji and its natural beauty. The place is situated at about 25 Kms from the district headquarter. The place is surrounded by hills from three sides, and Amol Ghati nearby with natural beauty which has worth to visit by tourists. The fort of Khawaraoji is rehabilitated into the Khawaraoji Heritage Hotel.

Jhajhirampura

Jhajhirampur is situated at approximately 45 Kms faraway from district headquarter towards Baswa. The place is famous for its natural water tank and temples of Rudra the incarnation of Shiv, Balaji the embodiment of lord Hanuman and other god and goddess. 

Mehndipur Balaji Temple of Bajrang Bali

Temple of Bajrang Bali i.e. Hanumanji is famous for treatment of psychologically disturbed people by the evil spirits. Large number of visitor’s and volume of donations received by the shrine shows the value of this place.

Neelkanth & Panch Mahadev temple

Dausa is also recognized as Devnagri due to large numbers of temples. In the temples of Dausa Sahajnath, Gupteshwar, Somnath & Neelkanth, the five images of God Shive (Mahadev) are situated. The shrine of Neelkanth is situated on the plateau which is nearby hill & shows the ancient glory and spiritual presence. The rope-way also attracts large number of the tourists to benefit from the faith of this religious place.

 Gatolav

Gatolav is famous for the birth of Saint Sunderdas who had been moralized by his guru, Sant Dadudayal, the originator of Dadupanthi religion. The place has been enhanced for tourist purpose, mainly for swimming and boating.

Church at Bandikui

About 35 Kms far from Dausa, a Roman fashion Chruch for Protestant was constructed during British Empire in India. This church is beautiful and attractive for tourists.

 

Accommodation –There are numbers of heritage hotels, Luxury hotels, resorts, Guest houses & budget hotels in Dausa. So accommodation is not a problem in the city of Lakes. The hotels in Dausa are simply the best for holidaying with peace. Scattered with infinite number of tourist’s spot, the vacationers could satisfy their senses by spending some time in their regional & peaceful domains.

The Devnagri of Rajasthan is a favorite tourist destination of tourists who are on the trip of Rajasthan. So don’t waste your time & pack your bag to enjoy the real charm of devnagri.

Udaipur - The city of lakes

Udaipur is the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar in Rajputana Agency. It is renowned as the City Of Lakes or Venice of East. Lake Pichola, Udai Sagar, Fateh Sagar Lake and Swaroop Sagar are considered as most beautiful lakes in the state. The city is a romantic land which had been much loved place of the Rajput & known for its Rajput-era palaces.

Location – Udaipur the adored city of Rajput is located in the mountains of Aravalli Range in the southern part of Rajasthan near the Gujarat border. It lies on the Golden Quadrilateral, midway between Delhi and Mumbai National Highway 8.

Language spoken – Mewari is the primary language, yet Rajasthani, Hindi and English are also spoken by people here. 

Transportation facility – Unmetered taxis, city bus, auto rickshaws and tongas are easily available here to enjoy the beauty of the city. Train connectivity is well established between Delhi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. One can either drive from Jaipur or Surat, or take a Rajasthan Tourism bus from Rajasthan House, India Gate in Delhi. Dabok airport which is also known as Maharana Pratap Airport is 24 kilometers from the city centre which connects the city with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai & Delhi. 

People & culture – Inhabitants of this city are really sociable and always entertaining to be with. It is possible that when you will first look at them, they may look a little harsh, but they are actually good. Unharmed by the speed of modern world, these people are muscular but simple & lovely. The customary clothing of women is Ghaghara choli and for males, dhoti and kurta. The city is still inhabited by people of Bhil tribe, so you could see people dressed in typical colorful Rajasthani dress with loads of silver jewelry. However, now-a-days, people like to wear casual dresses to go with the contemporary fashion. Colorful festivals and fairs represent the cultural prosperity of Udaipur. The lakes, temples, huge forts and palaces swank about the rich heritage of this city.  Jainism is the major religion which is followed by people of Udaipur. Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism & Christianity are also followed by the people in the diminishing order. 

Cuisine of adored city of Rajputs comprises most of the vegetarian dishes as there are numbers of Jainism and Vaishnavism followers. Food is usually made from lots of vegetables and lentils which are seasoned with a great variety of spices that are unique to the lands of Rajasthan. Deep-fried breads and extensive use of chili makes the cuisine of Udaipur, a mouth-watering one. Bhavai, Ghoomar, Kachhi Ghodi, Kalbeliya and Terahtaali are the famous dance of Udaipur, as they are in entire Rajasthan. Well, dance of “Dandi Gair” is specially related with Marwar and consequently with Udaipur. Like dance, the melodious music of Sarangi, Naad, Morchang Tanpura and other instruments used to reverberate the courts of Mewar kingdom.

Fest & festivals –

Shilpgram Fair
Shilpgram fair, “Craftsmen's Village” presents the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture between various Indian states, but the exquisite terracotta work along with the wooden carvings are the gift of this ethnic village. Shilpgram comprises of 26 huts, set in 70 acres of natural surroundings at the foot of the Aravali Hills. This colorful craft festival during winter seasons induces liveliness and zeal. Shilpgram is increasing awareness and knowledge of rural life and crafts, particularly, for the young generation as special emphasis is laid on workshops for children on arts, crafts, theatre and music. 

Mewar Festival
The Mewar festival is celebrated to welcome the arrival of spring. It is celebrated together with the festival of Gangaur in the city, and has a unique charm about it. Women gather to dress the image of Isar and Gangaur and then carry them in ceremonial procession. The procession takes its way to the Gangaur Ghat at Lake Pichhola. Here, the images are transferred to special boats with singing and festivity. Once the religious part of the festival gets over, cultural events with songs, dances and other programmes gets chance to portray the Rajasthani culture. 

Tourist attraction of Udaipur –

City Palace Udaipur

The palace is standing on the eastern bank of Lake Pichola. It is a gigantic palace constructed at different period from 1559. The balconies of the palace offer amazing view of "Jag Niwas", Jag Mandir. Moreover, Suraj Gokhda, Mor-chowk and chini chitrashala makes the visit wonderful. There are plenty of other fortresses like Dilkhush mahal, Moti mahal, Krishna vilas & Sheesh mahal which must be visited. These palaces contain lots of decorative furniture, antique articles, utensils and paintings & draw thousands of guests daily. The previous guesthouses of the Shiv Niwas Palace, city palace & the Fateh Prakash Palace have been rehabilitated into heritage hotels.

Pratap Museum

Pratap Museum is housed with old sculptures and inscriptions. The antique paintings of Mewar, the turban of prince Khurram also called Shah Jahan, who built the world famous Taj Mahal has also been displayed here as a token of friendship of Maharana Khazan Singh.

Maharana Pratap Memorial or Moti Magri

The Moti Magri or Pearl Hill is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana astride his favorite horse "Chetak".

Sukhadia Circle

Sukhadia Circle is a roundabout in the northern area of Panchwati which was opened in 1970. This centerpiece is a large, three-tiered fountain just over 21 m. high, which was finished into scallop dishes surmounted by a wheat-ear motif that represents prosperity. It honors the reminiscence of Mohan Lal Sukhadia, once the Chief Minister of Rajasthan and an inhabitant of city.

Eklingji temple

Eklingji temple is dedicated to Eklingji (a form of Lord Shiva) who is the guardian deity of Mewar. In the main temple there is a four-faced black marble idol of Shiva. In the idol of Eklingji the one who is facing west represents Brahma, north facing is Vishnu, south facing is Maheshwar and east facing is Surya (Sun).

Jagdish Temple

Jagdish temple is situated in the middle of the city which is a big tourist attraction & a great example of Indo - Aryan architecture. This largest temple in city was built by Maharana Jagat Singh 1^st in 1651 A.D which houses an image of Lord Vishnu in black stone, along with a brass image of Garuda, his carrier.

Bohara Ganesh JI

Bohara Ganesh ji temple with standing statue of Shree Ganesh Ji is situated near old railway station (Thokar) and M L S University which is considered to be very fruitful (Chamatkarik).

Fateh Sagar Lake

Fateh Sagar Lake is situated in the north of Lake Picholas which was originally built by Maharana Jai Singh in the year 1678 AD, but later on reconstructed by Maharana Fateh Singh after much destruction caused by heavy rains.

Lake Pichola

Lake Pichola is a lake with two islands, Jag Niwas and the Jag Mandir, originally built by Maharana Udai Singh II. This lake is 4 km long and 3 km wide & has many ghats. This can be approached throughout boats from the City Palace (Bansi Ghat).

Bagore-ki-Haveli

Bagore ki Haveli is an old building built right on the harbor of Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat which was constructed by Amir Chand Badwa, the Prime Minister of Mewar in the 18^th century. The palace has over a hundred rooms, with displays of costumes, modern art, magnificent glass works. After the death of Badwa the building became the property of Mewar State which was later on occupied by Maharana Shakti Singh of Bagore, who built the palace of the three arches in 1878, and it acquired its name of Bagore-ki-haveli, the house of Bagore.

 

Neemach Mata Temple, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Udaipur Solar Observatory, Gulab Bagh & Zoo, Doodh Talai, Nehru Garden, Ahar Museum are some other tourist spots which attracts numbers of tourists.

 

Accommodation –There are numbers of heritage hotels, Luxury hotels, resorts, Guest houses & budget hotels in city. So accommodation is not a problem in the city of Lakes. The hotels in city are simply the best for holidaying with peace. Dotted with endless number of vacationer’s hot spots, the tourists could satisfy their senses by spending some time in their peaceful domains.

 

The city of lake is a favorite tourist destination of tourists who are on the trip of Rajasthan. So don’t waste your time & pack your bag to enjoy the Romantic city of Udaipur.