Jaipur in Rajasthan, India was designed by a Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya as per the Hindu treatise, Shilp Shastra. One of the first planned cities of its times, Jaipur is built in a kind of a grid system. Dividing the city are the nine rectangular city sectors, each surrounded by a wall with huge gates.

All the sectors have wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes. Even the Bazaars are made in a uniform manner with identical rows of shops on either side. Shri Jawahar Lal Nehru wrote in his book "Discovery Of India" that "The city of Jaipur was so well and wisely planned that it is still considered a model of town planning". Jaipur is surrounded by rugged hills on three sides. With the three forts, Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Amer serving as its backdrop, Jaipur mesmerizes its visitors. There are numerous other monuments also in the city that stand as a witness to the royal bygone era. Apart from that, various parks, gardens, lakes, etc provide the tourists with an unforgettable experience. Not only a sightseeing pleasure, the city of Jaipur is also a shopper's paradise. The Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. has its head office and 50 branches at different locations in Jaipur.

ALWAR: A TREASURE OF SURPRISES

The city of Alwar is known as The Tiger Gate of Rajasthan. Enclosed by the Aravallis hills range, Alwar gives the appearance of being carved marvelously out of rocks. Flourishing deciduous forests and lakes covers the hills. These forests and basins serve as a home to numerous species of birds as well as animals. Situated amongst such beauty, the city proves to be a delight to the eyes. The city is also an architectural delight. The numerous forts and palaces with their intricate decorations take away your heart. Apart from that, the tranquil lakes, grand hunting lodges, archeologically importance sites, numerous varieties of birds and animals, etc, make this city a must see on a tour of Rajasthan.

The Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. has 4 branches in the city.

AJMER 

Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D., when Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Thereafter it became a part of the Sultanateof Delhi.

Ajmer was also favourite residence for the great Mughals. One of the first contacts between the Mughal King Jehangir and Sir Thomas Roe took place here in 1616. The Scindias took over the city in 1818 and then handed it over to the British and it became one of the only parts of Rajasthan controlled directly by the East India Co. Ajmer the city where the Dargah of the Great Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti stands, is a sacred centre of pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Hallowed by the memories of the great seer, Ajmer has earned the epithet of “Madinatul Hind or the Madina of India”. Devotees of all sects and faiths come here as the saint’s blessings are infallible for all. Each year, the followers of the Master congregate here from all parts of the world on the occasion of the annual festival of Urs to pay their obeisance to seek the Saint’s blessings for fulfillment of wishes.

Ajmer is a centre of culture and education. The British chose Ajmer for its prestigious Mayo College, a school exclusively for Indian nobility.

The Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. has 5 branches in the city.

PUSHKAR: TIRTH  RAJ

Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer on the fringe of the desert and surrounded by hills on three sides. It is believed that Lord Brahma set out on a quest for a tranquil spot to perform a yagna on Kartik Purnima (the full moon day of the Kartik month), when a lotus fell from his hand. A lake sprang forth from the ground at the spot where the lotus fell. Sacred to Brahma, Pushkar boasts of its temple dedicated to him, which is the only one of its kind in the world. A dip in the waters of Pushkar and worship at his temple ensure salvation. Pushkar is also famous for its animal fair.

The Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. has its branch in the city.

BHILWARA : THE TEXTILE CITY

Bhilwara, synonymous with industries like cloth mills and stone quarries, is the headquarter of a small district of the same name in southern Rajasthan. Getting to know Bhilwara by its industries is not very unusual, as the town was developed mainly as a large-scale industrial town. Over the years it has emerged out as the TEXTILE CITY of Rajasthan.

The Bank of Rajasthan has 4 branches and one regional office in the city.

BIKANER : JEWEL IN THE SUN

Bikaner lies north of Jodhpur, its reddish-pink stone rising out of miles of barren thorn and scrub. In a sense if Jaipur is called the Pink City, Bikaner is no less, with the colour a few shades deeper here, and a great deal more pervasive. Situated on elevated ground, the medieval city of Bikaner has all the romance of the Arabian Nights

Bikaner is famous for carpets and namdas (coarse woolen rugs) and lately for its crisp namkins and spongy rasgullas. The master craftsmen have perfected the art of gold work on camel hide which is done nowhere else.

The Shrine of Karni Mata, only temple where mice mingle with devotees,is located 30 km south from Bikaner on the road to Jodhpur. Karni Mata is worshipped as an incarnation of Goddess Durga.

The Bank of Rajasthan has 7 branches and one regional office in the city.

BARMER

Barmer is small but a lively desert town, famous for its hand block textile printing, carved furniture and guar gum industries. There is a Barmer festival every year in March. Petroleum products are likely to be produced here in few years.

The Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. has its branch in the city.

JAISALMER : DESERT CITADEL

The name Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert. Local colour and warmth prevails over the desert terrain, imbuing the medieval town with a special magic. Carved havelies, ancient jain temples, cobbled streets, festive gaiety and hunting ‘Maand’ folk music that moors across the shimmering sand dunes gives a blended reflection of splendor and tranquility. Nothing else in the country can perhaps be remotely similar to Jaisalmer, the golden city.It draws its name from the word jaisal (its founder ruler) and meru (desert). Soon Jaisalmer became one of the most glorious cities of India. Firstly, it was naturally protected by the hostile landscape and the Bhati Rajputs, known for their valour and chivalry.

Secondly its position between India and Central Asia helped to flourish trade immensely in the city making it economically powerful.

Founded on what was the cross-roads of lucrative trade routes, this remote settlement came to be celebrated for the valour of its ruler and for the aesthetic sense enhanced by their places and havelies.

The rich merchants of Jaisalmer-engaged stone-craftsman who did work of great intricacy on the sand stone mansions they built, filling up facades with sculpture filigree, carving screen windows, delicate pavilions and beautiful balconies.

It is indeed an exquisite experience to view the golden sun rising over this golden city. As the crimson rays of the sun emerge out of the desert cities horizon, it touches every heart and fills in them a desire to live life and witness the splendors and beauty that life holds, just like this city.

Releive the magic and brilliance of the desert City-Jaisalmer, the city that parades its charms to the world every year during the desert festival. The Desert Festival – an extravaganza of color, music and festivity, is held every year during the Hindu month of Magh (February).

The Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. has 2 branches in the city.

JODHPUR: THE SUN CITY

Sun City Jodhpur , Gateway to the Thar desert is known for its starking forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings. Jodhpur founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jodha. The massive 15th century A.D. Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. A major trade centre of the 16th century A.D. the fortress-city of Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan. The main attraction of the city is the massive Mehrangarh fort, one of the largest forts in India. Housing numerous places, galleries, a temple and a museum inside it, the fort reflects the talent of the Jodhpuri artisans. Apart from that, various other attractions like a number of lakes, gardens, museums, temples, etc make Jodhpur travel and tourism a truly fulfilling experience.

Jodhpur, the heart of Rajasthan and the majestic jewel of her eternal crown, illuminates the Thar, enriching the desert with entrepreneurship, scholarship and art.

The Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. has 11 branches and one regional office in the city.

MOUNT ABU : PILGRIM CENTER

A pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills, Mt. Abu is a green oasis in the barren desertscape that's Rajasthan. Situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range, the hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. The road leading to Mt. Abu is a curved one that is characterised by arid region dotted with huge rocks in weird shapes and lashed by high velocity winds. 'Abu' according to a legend, stands for the son of Himalaya, deriving its name from Arbuada, the powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva, from a chasm. Mount Abu has been home to many sages and saints. Most famous of them was Sage Vashishtha who is believed to have created four agni kula Rajput clans from a fire-pit by performing a ‘Yagna' or fire sacrifice, to protect the earth from the demons.

Colonel Tod wrote in his famous book “History of Rajputana” about the Mount Abu as the "Olympus of the Hindus" since it was the seat at a powerful kingdom in the older days.

UDAIPUR : MEWAR, LAND OF LEGEND

Also known as the Venice of the East, the city of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India mesmerizes the tourists with its charm and beauty. Because of many lakes Udaipur, it is sometimes also called the city of lakes. Udaipur travel and tourism will bring you across a number of palaces, rich in architectural beauty. The Lake Palace on Jag Niwas Island in the middle of Pichola Lake, along with the City Palace and the Jag Niwas are some of the famous palaces of the city. Udaipur is also known for its exquisite arts, craft and miniature paintings. The old city within the fortifications is built on tiny hills. Narrow medieval roads and lanes wind and bend, with a small temple at each turning, making the city one of the most charming in entire Rajasthan. Then there is also the famous Shilpgram festival attracting the tourists to Udaipur.

The Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. has 14 branches and one regional office in the city.

KOTA : LAND OF HADAS

Along the eastern bank of the Chambal River lies Kota - an amazing juxtaposition of the majestic medieval age and modern temples (industries) its untouched wealth of impressive forts, opulent palaces and splendid temples dating back over several centuries retain the past glory, the present day edifices and heavy industries have made it the industrial heart land of Rajasthan.

Kota in Rajasthan is famous for the fine translucent muslins called Masuria Malmal. Originally, such sarees were called Masuria because they were woven in Mysore. The weavers were subsequently brought to Kota by Rao Kishore Singh who was a general in the Mughal army and the saris are popularly known as 'Masuria ' in Kota and Kotadoria outside the state. 'Doria' means thread.

The fine-grained variety of limestone is known as Kota stone. The rich greenish-blue and brown colours of this stone are most popular. Kota stone is preferred for flooring and wall cladding, paving and facades of buildings. They are very tough, non water-absorbent, non-slip, non-porous and have excellent stain removability. Moreover, their resistance to wear and delamination is higher than other stones.

The Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. has 15 branches and one regional office in the city.