A state in Northern India, Rajasthan literally meaning “Land of Kings” is a land waiting to share its stories. Rajasthan is home to magnificent palaces, historic forts, and intricately designed temples that transport visitors to a bygone era. The vibrant festivals, traditional music, and dance forms showcase the deep-rooted cultural legacy that has been carefully preserved through the centuries.
Rajasthan is a popular location for filming in India:
Jaipur: Known as the Paris of India. Jaipur boasts a diverse manufacturing landscape, with a strong focus on three major niches: fashion, home goods and jewelry. The city is renowned for its textile and garment industry, producing traditional and contemporary clothing. The city is renowned for its textile and garment industry, producing traditional and contemporary clothing. It is among the World Heritage sites and in 2008 was voted as the seventh best place to visit in Asia.
Notable attractions in the city include the Jal Mahal, the Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, and the Nahargarh Fort. The city boasts a rich list of foreign films, owing to the ease with which to receive film and documentary permissions in India.
Jodhpur: The ancient city built in 1459 AD is the second largest city in Rajasthan, standing beside the Mehrangarh Fort, the mighty sandstone palace called Umaid Bhavan and several beautiful parks and gardens, cenotaphs, and mountains. The entire city looks like a blue lagoon from a bird’s eye view, most of the houses in the city have been painted blue which imparts an exotic aura.
Visa, American Express, Pepsi and innumerable Ad commercials have been shot and are still shot in Jodhpur till date.
Udaipur: “The City of Lakes”, Udaipur is another famous location in the state of Rajasthan. It is often considered to be one of the most romantic places in Inida. The city has a well-established lake system as well as many forts, palaces, natural gardens, galleries, and architectural temples. The view from the palace is astonishing and makes for a perfect location for filming in India.
Jaisalmer: Known as “The Golden City” stands on a ridge of yellow sandstone and is home to several ornate Jain temples, sandstone architecture and houses. The desert in Jaisalmer shares similar folklores of the desert in Morocco making the city a portal to another time.
