Tourism Tourism has always occupied the position of an industry in Rajasthan. The state is one of the fastest growing destinations for domestic and foreign tourists, receiving on an average nearly 6 million visitors a year. Rajasthan is renowned for its grand palaces, desert dunes, forests and abundant bird life. The State is an apt example of India at her exotic and colorful best. The State is easily accessible from Delhi and Mumbai by air, rail and road.
Tourists can stay in many of the great palaces, which have been converted into hotels.
The Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, Udaipur's Shiv Niwas Palace and Lake Palace Hotel, and the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur are famous super-luxury hotels. Tourist bungalows and the Heritage Hotels, comprising of havelis, hunting lodges, forts and castles, offer comfortable stay at affordable rates. Home-stay accommodations are available in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Pushkar, and Jaisalmer. The RTDC 'Palace on Wheels', a luxury train service, takes tourists from Delhi to major tourist destinations in the State. The train leaves every Wednesday during September to April.