Jaipur Tourism  The Inside Jaipur has been in the centrestage of Indian Tourism perspective since years. Why not? It has been the land of Rajputs - the connoisseurs of things, grand and magnificent. The city has much value as a picturesque destination, that's why Roger Moore starrer Bond movie Octopussy has been shot in the grand locales around it. Let's have quick look at the factors that makes Jaipur an ideal destination. The Legacy Rajasthan, the largest state in India, has been a centre of art and culture. Civilization was there in the state for 6000-8000 years. The Aryans (2000 B.C.), the Mauryans (400 A.D.) and the Scythians (the Rajputs), had settled in this region for some times. The Rajputs ruled the land for the longest period, and gave the region the cultural heritage. So it is called the "Land of the Rajputs". They have built those awe-inspiring forts and palaces - the major attractions for an avid tourist. The Geography The Aravali Range runs across Rajasthan from Mount Abu (1,722 m) to Khetri in the northeast dividing the state into 60% in the northwest and 40% in the southeast. The northwest tract includes the Thar Desert. The southeast is higher in elevation and plain grassland, it has sheltered the beautiful Chambal River. Farther north there is Bharatpur district in the basin of the river Yamuna. Hot Tourist Spots Rajasthan is abound with hot tourist spots, in fact all have been the contributions of the Rajputs. The major tourist spots in Rajasthan include: Jaipur, Udaipur, Chittor, Jaiselmer, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Bikaner, Mandawa, Dungarpur, Ranakpur and Ranthambore. All these places are well connected with the country by road. Jaipur Attraction Of all the destinations Jaipur is much popular in Rajasthan, because of the amenities, connectivity and location. It is famous for three phenomenal things: Magnificent fortresses, temples and gardens. It is most planned city of Rajasthan. Raj Mandir theatre, Hawa Mahal and Rajasthani Thali (supple meal) are the other attractions of the city. Apart from these, you can also get the royal feeling of Elephant Safari and Camel Safari. Jaipur is also proud to have Jana Shakti, one of the largest cannons in the world. Michael Braganza is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics like Cultural & Historical Travel, Wildlife, Adventure, Safari and India Tourism. For more details please visit http://www.swagattours.com