Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture. Every third foreign tourist visiting India also travels to Rajasthan as it is part of the Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India. Endowed with natural beauty and a great history, Rajasthan has a flourishing tourism industry. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels. Tourism has increased employment in the hospitality sector. The main sweet of this place is ghewar. This land is a colorful melange of massive forts, stunning palaces, diverse cultures, delectable cuisines and warm people, set amidst a rugged yet inviting landscape. It is a land that has inspired me and countless others. Come tread on the sands of time. In Rajasthan you will find every hue in Nature's grand palette - the red sands, the blue of royalty, the pink cities or the amber sunsets. Surrender yourself to the sounds of trinkets or the sounds of the all conquering wind. Sight and sounds that are far removed from any city. Sights and sounds that will transport you into a folk lore. Music, art and dance is woven into every inch of this land I call paradise. You will find it carved in every grain of sand. Here you will find the past, the present and the future. You will find passion. You will find adventure. And you will find yourself. Come, walk into the unforgettable embrace of Rajasthan.
Rajasthan's Top Palaces
Jag Mandir Royal Palace :-
Jag Mandir
is a palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola. It is also called the
"Lake Garden Palace". The palace is located in Udaipur city in the
Indian state of Rajasthan. Its construction is credited to three Maharanas of
the Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar kingdom. The construction of the palace was started
in 1551 by Maharana Amar Singh, continued by Maharana Karan Singh (1620–1628)
and finally completed by Maharana Jagat Singh I (1628–1652). It is named as
"Jagat Mandir" in honour of the last named Maharana Jagat Singh. The
royal family used the palace as a summer resort and pleasure palace for holding
parties. The palace served as a refuge to asylum seekers on two separate
occasions.
City Palace Udaipur :-
The CityPalace stands tall over Pichola Lake, having served as an abode for the ruling
royalty. Construction was begun by Maharana Udai Singh and was continued by
successive Maharanas who incorporated several palaces and structures to the
complex. Interestingly, each addition preserved the original style of the
design. Visitors enter the palace through Bari Pol (the Big Gate) which leads
one to Tripolia (the Triple Gate) where it was once a custom to distribute the
Maharaja’s weight in gold and silver to his subjects. It now serves as the main
ticket office. The palace has numerous balconies, cupolas and towers that overlook
Pichola Lake. The structure is just as beautiful inside as it is spectacular
from the outside. Each palace is designed in a unique way, and decorations like
mirrored tiles, paintings, glass work and ornamental tiles bring to life the
opulence of the era. Today, the main section of the palace has been converted
into a museum that houses a large collection of artifacts.
City palace Jaipur :-
The ‘City
Palace’ is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Jaipur, located in the
heart of the city. Dating back to the 19th century, The city palace was built
by Raja Sawai Jai Singh and the royal family still uses a section of the
palace. The exquisite 19th century Mubarak Mahal or The Palace of Reception
which used to serve as the reception area of royal guests was built by Madho
Singh and is now converted into museum which show cases a bewildering array of
royal costumes of the charismatic prince Sawai Madho Singh. Apart from the
royal costumes, on display at the museum are some intriguing 15th century royal
armory that have been very well preserved.
Hawa Mahal “Palace Of wind “ :-
built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for
royal women to view the busy streets of Johari Bazaar, while staying veiled
behind the jharokhas. Hawa Mahal is a pyramid-shaped facade with five stories.
It has 953 small windows decorated with tiny lattice work. These pink sandstone
windows commonly known as "Jharokhas" are constructed in such a
style, that it looks like a giant honeycomb. The air circulation through
windows represents the marvelous touch of Mughal designing, which keeps the
Palace always cool. The small screened balconies and arched roofs with hanging
cornices enhance the beauty of the Palace. The Pyramidal outline and
replication of pattern makes it more attractive in appearance.
As a matter
of fact, Hawa Mahal is believed to build for the women of the Royal Families,
since they had to observe strict "purdah" syetem (veil over the
face). The small windows and screened balconies serve the women to watch
processions and different activities taking place on the main streets. In this
manner, the women could enjoy a sense of freedom without showing themselves.
Jal Mahal Palace :-
The palace architecture boasts of a typical
Rajput and Mughal style which is quite similar to that of Amer Fort. Made in
red sandstone, the palace is actually five-storied where only the top story is
visible (rest are submerged under water).
Gajner Palace :-
The palace is situated about 20kms from the city of Bikaner and is set
up beside a beautiful lake called Gajner Lake. One has the opportunity to enjoy
nature walks, boating and desert safaris near the palace.
Lalgarh Palace:-
Another architectural delight in Bikaner is
Lalgarh Palace. The palace also
consists of a museum that is situated inside Ganga Niwas. Here one can see the
Miniature Paintings that are related to Bikaner school of art, Terracota Wares
and armors. There is also a library that has a good collection of Sanskrit
Manuscripts written on parchments, plaques of silver, copper and gold. The artifacts
belonging to Harappa civilization and Kushan and Gupta Age are also preserved
here.
Fateh Prakash Palace Chittorgarh
You can also
visit Fateh Prakash Palace, which was built by Maharaja Fateh Singh in 1920.
Built beautifully, the palace now has been converted into the government
museum.
Padmini Palace Chittorgarh
Built beside
a pool, this is a magnificent palace. It was here that Rana Rattan Singh showed
a glimpse of Rani Padmini to Allauddin Khilji. Rani Padmini stood in the Zenana
Mahal, and her reflection was visible to Khilji in a mirror placed in the main
hall. Khilji, after having a glimpse of the queen, was smitten by her beauty
and with the passion to posses her invaded Chittaur.
Balsamand Lake palace:-
Balsamand
Lake is a lake situated 5 km from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. This lake is
a popular picnic spot, built in 1159 AD by Gurjara-Pratihara rulers. It was
designed as a water reservoir to provide water to Mandore. The lake has a
length of one km, breadth of 50 m and a depth of 15 m.
The
Balsamand Lake Palace was built later as a summer palace on its shore. The lake
is surrounded by lush green gardens that house groves of trees like mango,
papaya, pomegranate, guava and plum. Animals and birds like the jackal and
peacock also call this place home.
City Palace Alwar :-
The City Palace of Alwar is known as the
Vinay Vilas Mahal. It is standing huge in the heart of Alwar City of Rajasthan.
The City Palace, of Alwar, was built up by Raja Bakhtayar Singh in the year
1793. The building is a perfect example of Indo-Islamic architecture. The
prehistoric city of Alwar is settled at the slopes of the Aravalli Hills has
converted into a crowded trade center in recent times. But its rich history has
left many examples through many temples, forts, tombs, gardens and palaces.
Garh Palace Bundi :-
Maharao Balwant Singh started the construction of Garh Palace in Bundi. The
Garh Palace is the complex of numerous palaces which were built by rulers of
different times. Most of the palaces were built between the 17th and 18th
centuries. After a long period of neglection Garh palace again gaining its
recognition. Garh Palace is known for its artistic Rajput style architecture
which can be easily seen in its Jharokhas and pillars. Among other palaces
which are famous for their decoration like Chhatra Mahal, Phool Mahal and Badal
Mahal, there is a somewhat separate Ummed Mahal, famously known as
‘Chitrashala‘. Chitrashala has fascinating pavilion and a gallery of miniature
murals located on a raised platform above a garden platform. It has entrance from
other side and no entry fee with 8 am to 5 pm timings.
Rajasthan's Top Forts
Chittaur Fort :-
The Chittaur Fort is the best known fort in Rajasthan. Its origins are
traced to the Pandavas of Mahabharata. It is said that Bhima, one of the Pandava
brothers, built the fort. Standing on 180 meters high hill, the fort covers an
area of 700 Acres. Inside it is the Meera and Khumba Shyam Temple. It is
associated with Meera, a mystic poetess devoted to Lord Krishna whose life and
bhajans have become part of the folklore and literary traditions of the region
and several parts of India. Chittorgarh
(Chittaurgarh) is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It
reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it
echoes with the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan. The main reason for
visiting Chittorgarh is its massive hilltop fort, which is a depiction of
Rajput culture and values.
Kumbhalgarh Fort :-
Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar fortress on
the westerly range of Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand district near Udaipur of
Rajasthan state in western India. It is a World Heritage Site included in HillForts of Rajasthan. Built during the course of the 15th century by Rana Kumbha,
Kumbhalgarh is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and
warrior of Mewar. Occupied until the late 19th century, the fort is now open to
the public and is spectacularly lit for a few minutes each evening. Kumbalgarh
is situated 82 km northwest of Udaipur by road. It is the most important fort
in Mewar after Chittaurgarh.
Ranthambore Fort : -
The Ranthambore Fort was built during
the 8th century by the Chauhans. The Ranthambore Fort is situated in the lush
greenery of the Ranthambore National Park atop a hill. The name Ranthambore
draws from the name of the hills - Thanbhore is the hill on which the fort is
situated and Ran is the nearby hill.
The fort was
attacked by a number of big powers at different point of time in history. Finally,
the fort was captured by the Mughals who earlier used it as a staying place and
later as a prison fortress. In the 19th century, the fort was given back to the
Maharaja of Jaipur and it remained with them till the time India gained
independence in the year 1947.
Amer Fort :-
The ‘Amer Fort’ is one of the most
impressive forts of Rajasthan and is visited by an umpteen number of tourists
every year. Overlooking the beautiful Maota Lake, the fort is a masterpiece of
the Rajputana architecture.
Nahargarh Fort :-
Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the
Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of
Rajasthan. Built mainly
in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, the fort was
constructed as a place of retreat on the summit of the ridge above the city.
The fort was
extended in 1868 during the reign of Sawai Ram Singh.
Until April
1944, the Jaipur State government used for its official purposes solar time
read from the Samrat Yantra in the Jantar Mantar Observatory, with a gun fired
from Nahargarh Fort as the time signal.
Mehrangarh Fort :-
Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest
forts in India. Built around 1460 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 410 feet
(125 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its
boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and
expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The
imprints of cannonball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on
the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a
soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort.
Junagarh Fort : -
Junagarh Fort is a fort in the city of
Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. The fort was originally called Chintamani and was
renamed Junagarh or “Old Fort” in the early 20th century when the ruling family
moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits. It is one of the few major
forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop. The modern city of Bikaner
has developed around the fort.
Jaisalmer Fort :-
Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest fully
preserved fortified cities in the world. It is situated in the city of
Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site. It
was built in 1156 AD by the Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, from whom it derives its
name. The fort stands amidst the sandy expanse of the great Thar Desert, on
Trikuta Hill. Before the days of the British Raj, the fortress city served as a
refuge and way-station for caravans and travelers along the Silk Road. Its
ramparts served as the backdrop for many battles in past centuries when the
Silk Road still served as one of the main trade routes between East and West.
Jaigarh Fort :-
The Jaigarh Fort, located on one of the
peaks of the Aravalli range of hills is built about 400 m above the Amber Fort.
It provides an excellent view of Aravalli hills and the Amber Fort down below.
The fort, rugged and similar in structural design to the Amber Fort, is also
known as Victory Fort. The fort features a cannon named Jaivana, which was
manufactured in the fort confines and was then the world's largest cannon on wheels.
The palace complex (Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Vilas Mandir and Aram Mandir)
located within the fort has a well-tended garden where the royal family
resided, the Shubhat Niwas (an assembly hall of the warriors), an armory and amuseum.
Neemrana fort :-
Neemrana is an ancient historical town in
Alwar district of Rajasthan, India, situated at 122 km from Delhi and 150 km
from Jaipur on the Delhi-Jaipur highway in Behror tehsil. It is situated in
between Behror and Shahajahanpur. Neemrana is an industrial hub. This area is
also known as Ahirwal region, It is the site of a 16th-century hill-fort
occupied by Chauhans till 1947. The erstwhile ruling family is considered to be
of the direct lineage of Prithviraj Chauhan. Some distance from Neemrana is
another fort, Kesroli in Alwar district, that is one of the oldest heritagesites. Historians trace it to the Matsya Janapada of the Mahabharata times. In
Kesroli one gets to see the oldest remains of Buddhist Vihara at Viratnagar
where the Pandavas spent the last year of their exile incognito; Pandupole,
with the only reclining statue of Hanuman; the samadhi of the ruler saint
Bhartrihari.
Taragarh Fort Bundi :-
Taragarh Fort or ‘Star Fort’ is the most
impressive of structures of city of Bundi in Indian state of Rajasthan. A
rather ramshackle fort, with its overgrown vegetation, It was constructed in
1354 upon a steep hillside. There are three gateways to the fort, well known as
Lakshmi Pol, Phuta Darwaza and Gagudi ki Phatak. Most parts of these impressive
gateways are now in ruins.
Bhangarh Fort :-
Bhangarh Fort is situated within the
Alwar District and is in close proximity to the city of Alwar. This quaint old
fort and its earthy Rajput charm come hand in hand with a strange law, which is
peculiar to this area. This law stipulates that entry into the Fort of Bhangarh
between sunset and sunrise is strictly prohibited. The fort of Bhangarh was
home to Madho Singh the brother of Raja Man Singh who was the right hand of
Emperor Akbar. This Fort of Bhangarh has interesting architectural detailing
and overlooks the ruins of the palace. A quiet afternoon in the Fort of
Bhangarh overlooking the lush green lower hills of the Aravalli’s is a
travelling must.
Jalore Fort :-
The main attraction of the city is the
Jalore fort. It is an impressive piece of architecture and is believed to have
been constructed between the 8th and 10th centuries, the fort is perched atop a
steep hill at a height of about 336 metres and offers exquisite views of thecity below. The highlights of the fort are its high fortified walls and
bastions with cannons mounted upon them. The fort has four massive gates but is
only accessible from one side, after a two-mile long serpentine ascent.
Mandawa Fort :-
The Mandawa Fort is one of the most
famous forts in Mandawa. It is located in the midst of Aravalli Hills in
Rajasthan. The Mandawa fort is such a great attraction for tourists as it helps
in revealing a lot about the rich history of the place along with revealing the
unique features of Rajasthani architecture.
Nagaur Fort :-
Nagaur Fort is a most important tourist attraction in Nagaur city. This 2th
century fortress is famous for its large campus and high walls. Rebuilt in 12th
century is famous for its high walls and huge campus. Constructed by
Nagavanshis in 2nd century and later on renovated by Mohammed Bahlim, a
Governor of the Ghaznivites. Nagaur fort has three entrance doors. First one
was made of iron and wood spikes to guard against elephant charges and enemy
attacks. ‘Beech Ka Pol’ is the second entrance and the last one is ‘Kacheri
Pol’. Nagaur fort is such a big fort that it has many palaces, fountains,
temples, and beautiful gardens inside and visitors just vows by seeing it.
Fair & Festivals In Rajasthan
Camel Festival Bikaner :-
The BikanerCamel Festival is organized in the beautiful city of Bikaner, Rajasthan by the
state’s Tourism Department. The desert town of Bikaner is located in the
Northern part of Rajasthan. The festival is organized every year in the month
of January or late December to emphasize the value of ship of the desert –
“Camel”. The two day festival is marked by different interesting activities. This
festival starts off with a magnificent procession of bedecked camels against
the red sandstone backdrop of the Junagarh Fort (1588-1593) in the town.
Nagaur Fair :-
Nagaur Fair
is the second biggest fair in India. The fair goes on for eight days. NagaurFair, Rajasthan is held every year during the month of Jan-Feb. It is popularly known as the Cattle fair of
Nagaur. This is because the Nagaur Fair is mainly all about trading of animals.
Approximately 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses are traded every year in this
fair. The animals lavishly decorated and even their owners dress up wearing
colorful turbans and long moustaches.
Kite festival :-
Kite
festival of Jaipur is observed on the day of Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan.
Celebrated on 14th of January to mark the transition of the sun from dhanu
rashi (Sagittarius) to makara rashi (Capricorn), the day is considered
auspicious. It is said that Uttarayan or northward journey of the sun begins on
the day of Makar Sankranti. A prominent one out of the festivals of Rajasthan
is the Kite Festival. Certainly, it's a festival that is unique in its own way.
The colourful kites hovering over whole of Rajasthan brighten up the skies.
This festival is largely celebrated in Jaipur and Jodhpur. The
kites-with-lights flown add to the fancy of the festival. If you like kite
flying, this is the festival for you.
Baneshwar Fair Baneshwar :-
BaneshwarFair is a five days event starting from Shukla ekadeshi of Magh month, as per
the Hindu calendar. This is the unique and biggest tribal fair of the country
that attracts lakhs of devotees. This fair is annually held in Dungarpur,
Rajasthan. The name Baneshwar is derived from the holy Shiva Linga located in
the Shiv temple in Dungarpur. ‘Baneshwar’ in the local language Vagdi means
‘master of delta’. The fair is organised at the delta formed by rivers- Mahi
and Som. The fair continues till Shukla Purnima of Magh. Baneshwar is situated
24 kms away from Aspur, which is in the Dungarpur district.
Gangaur Festival :-
Gangaur is
one of the most vivid festivals rejoiced with great enthusiasm and happiness
all over the Indian state of Rajasthan. In the word Gangaur, 'Gan' is the
synonym for Lord Shiva whereas 'Gaur' stands for Gauri or Goddess Parvati. But
mainly, this festival is held in the honors of Goddess Parvati as she is
regarded as the epitome of marital love, strength, courage, power and
excellence. During the festivities, married women worship Goddess Parvati for
the long life, well being and wealth of their husbands while the girls pray for
getting a smart and an understanding life partner.
Mewar festival :-
Mewarfestival is observed to welcome the arrival of spring season with all zest and
dedication in Udaipur, Rajasthan. During the days of festival, the whole city
of Udaipur gets drenched in colors of festivity. Local markets and shops
beautify their frontage with bright lights and decorations. Coinciding with the
Gangaur festival, Mewar festival is equally significant for the womenfolk of
Rajasthan.
Elephant Festival :-
The ElephantFestival is an annual festival which is held every year in the Pink City,
Jaipur. This matchless event is organized on the full moon day of Phalgun
Purnima which falls in the month of February/March. The Elephant-headed God,
Ganesha, believed to be the remover of obstacles and foremost to all the gods,
is revered and devotedly worshipped in all the parts of India. its venue got
changed in 2011 and has been shifted to Jaipur Polo Ground which is opposite to
the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Urs Ajmer Sharif, Ajmer :-
The DargahSharif Ajmer, located at the foot of a barren hill, is the place where the
Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti mortal remains lie buried. The Dargah (tomb) with a
marble dome is situated in the center of a courtyard and is surrounded by a
silver platform. It's believed that the shrine is a place of wish fulfillment
for those who pray with devout and pure hearts. People of all religious faiths
visit the Dargah and make offerings of rose and jasmine flowers to seek the
blessings of the Khawaja.
Teej Festival :-
festival is
Teej, which falls in the monsoon months of July-August. On this occasion,
married women pray to Lord Shiva and Parvati to bless them with happy and long
married life. Celebrated in and around Rajasthan this festival of swings
welcomes monsoon.
Kajli Teej :-
As per the
Hindu calendar, Kajli Teej is celebrated on the third day of the fifth Hindu
Month 'Saawan/Shravan'. On this day Lord Krishna is honored by the women by
singing prayers and devotional songs and performing the scared ritual of 'Neem
Puja'. Kajli Teej celebrations in Bundi, Rajasthan is the most popular one. In
Bundi, it is celebrated on the third day of the Hindu month 'Bhadra'. This day
is completely dedicated to the Goddess Teej. Although Kajli Teej takes place
for two days, its celebrations are generally extended till Janmashtami (Lord
Krishna's birth anniversary).
Dussehra Festival :-
Dussehra is
the beloved festival that is celebrated almost all over India but Dussehra inKota certainly sets it apart with 75 feet tall effigies of the demons Ravana,
Kumbhakarana and Meghnath that are burnt here on Dussehra day. Villagers dress
themselves in colorful dresses and offer prayers to Lord Rama. There is a
dazzling procession that mesmerizes the onlookers that come here from the
surrounding villages and provide a ripe opportunity for the traders to display
their wares. Cultural Programmers are organized and one can see the
scintillating performances by the prominent artistes who come here from all
over the country.
Marwar Festival, Jodhpur :-
The most
popular Jodhpur festival is the Jodhpur Marwar Festival. It is held every year
in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan. Marwar Festival of Jodhpur, Rajasthan was
originally known as the Maand Festival. The festival is held in the month of
Ashwin. Ashwin is a Hindu month between September-October. The venue of this
festival includes the famous Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore and Mehrangarh Fort.
Pushkar fair : -
The sprawling annual festivities of the 100
year old Pushkar Mela through its dramatic collage of diversified pictures,
mirrors the vibrancy of the gracious state of Rajasthan. It is celebrated for
five days from the Kartik ekadashi to Kartik Poornima, the full moon day of
Kartik (October–November) in Hindu calendar.
Popular tourist Destinations
• Ajmer - Ajmer is a city in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan.
South of the city's artificial Ana Sagar Lake is Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the domed
shrine of the Muslim Sufi saint Garib Nawaz. Nearby, a 16th-century palace
built by the Mughal emperor Akbar now houses the Ajmer Government Museum,
displaying armor and stone sculptures. A museum at the Indo-Saracenic–style
Mayo College exhibits art and taxidermied birds.
• Barmer - Barmer is the district headquarters of the Barmer district
in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is a Group 'C' city for living standards,
and the headquarters of the Barmer Taluka. In 12th century this region was
known as Mallani.
• Bikaner - Bikaner is a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan,
east of the border with Pakistan. It's surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city
is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings
and halls. Within the fort, the Prachina Museum displays traditional textiles
and royal portraits. Nearby, the Karni Mata Temple is home to many rats
considered sacred by Hindu devotees.
• Bundi - Bundi is a city with 104,457 inhabitants in the Hadotiregion of Rajasthan state in northwest India. It is of particular architectural
note for its ornate forts, palaces, and step-wall reservoirs known as baoris.
• Chittorgarh
- Chittorgarh is a city and a municipality in Rajasthan state of western
India. It lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the
administrative headquarters of Chittorgarh District and a former capital of the
Sisodia Dynasty of Mewar.
• Jaipur -
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family
that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the
Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its
stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace
complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal
residence.
• Jaisalmer - Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading
center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the
heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the "Golden City," it's
distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is
Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. Behind
its massive walls stand the ornate Maharaja's Palace and intricately carved Jain
temples.
• Jhalawar - Jhalawar is a city in southeastern Rajasthan.
It was the capital of the former princely state of Jhalawar, and is the
administrative headquarters of Jhalawar District. Jhalawar was once known as
Brijnagar.
• Jodhpur -
Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of
Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a
museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan
chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where
many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.
• Kota -
Kota formerly known as Kotah, is a city located in the southeast of northern
Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located Around 250 kilometres south of the state
capital, situated on the banks of Chambal River.
• Mount Abu - Mount Abu is a hill station in western
India’s Rajasthan state, near the Gujarat border. Set on a high rocky plateau
in the Aravalli Range and surrounded by forest, it offers a relatively cool
climate and views over the arid plains below. In the center of town, Nakki Lake
is a popular spot for boating. Close by are the centuries-old Dilwara Temples,
ornately carved from white marble and of great spiritual importance.
• Nathdwara - Nathdwara is a town in India's western state
of Rajasthan. It is located in the Aravalli hills, on the banks of the Banas
River in Rajsamand District, 48 kilometres north-east of Udaipur.
• Neemrana - Neemrana is an ancient historical town in
Alwar district of Rajasthan, India, situated at 122 km from Delhi and 150 km
from Jaipur on the Delhi-Jaipur highway in Behror tehsil. It is situated in
between Behror and Shahajahanpur.
• Pushkar -
Pushkar is a town bordering the Thar Desert, in the northeastern Indian state
of Rajasthan. It's set on Pushkar Lake, a sacred Hindu site with 52 ghats
(stone staircases) where pilgrims bathe. The town has hundreds of temples,
including 14th-century Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, dedicated to the god of
creation, which has a distinctive red spire and walls inlaid with pilgrims’
silver coins.
• Ranakpur - Ranakpur is a village located in Desuri
tehsil near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan in western India. It
is located between Jodhpur and Udaipur.
• Ranthambore - Ranthambore National Park is a vast wildlife
reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, northern India. It is a
former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles.
Its landmarks include the imposing 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, on a hilltop,
and the Ganesh Mandir temple. Also in the park, Padam Talao Lake is known for
its abundance of water lilies.
• Sariska Tiger Reserve - Sariska Tiger Reserve is a national park and
tiger reserve located in the Alwar district of the state of Rajasthan, India.
• Shekhawati - Shekhawati is located in North Rajasthan
comprising districts like Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Churu, and parts of Nagaur and
Jaipur.
• Udaipur -
Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western
Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set
around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal
residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of
11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for its intricate peacock mosaics.
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