58 | May 2013 www.womanthismonth.com The Low-down: Translating to ‘the land of kings’, Rajasthan is India’s second largest state; it is in no shortage of adventures. It pulsates with culture, colour and utmost natural beauty. From majestic palaces and forts, sand dunes and wildlife, both kids and adults are offered the best of India. Always an abundance of festivals and fairs, the arts and culture scene is bustling and as a family you will get to immerse in a diverse range of rich traditions. With temples dating back to the seventh century and sanctuaries sheltering varied animal and plant species, this trip is definitely for a family looking for a whirlwind of adventure. X-Factor: No trip to North India is complete without visiting the world’s biggest ode to love, the Taj Mahal. Known as the Pink City, Jaipur is the state’s capital and is full of life, busy shoppers and endless bazaars. Where else can you find elephants riding along with cars and buses on the streets? A great treat for kids are overnight camel safaris offered by many hotels. A must visit is the Ranthambore National Park that houses some of the world’s most exotic animals. Here you can enjoy wildlife viewing, bird watching and hot air ballooning among many other exciting activities. One of its biggest attractions is the chance to see a tiger in the wild. Best For: Culture vultures, art enthusiasts and nature adventure seekers. History lovers will get to see tales of magnificent palaces, forts and kings come to life before their eyes. Rajasthan, India A Family Affair If you haven’t already booked your family summer vacation yet, here is a look at three ‘fun for all’ destinations that you might have overlooked. By Maryam Toorani Travel
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