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Top 10 Incredible Places To Visit in Rajasthan

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Explore Rajasthan's rich cultural heritage and make your holidays truly royal.

The state is
known for its historical forts, temples, and palaces (Havelis), art, and culture. The state of
Rajasthan is one of the most popular and most visited tourist destinations in India, both
domestically and internationally. Experience the uniqueness of this state with Rajasthan tour
packages. Rajasthan, located in the northwestern part of India, is a geographically diverse state
that offers a variety of attractions for tourists.

With its sand dunes, safaris, forts, palaces, wildlife, hills, temples, and lakes, Rajasthan offers
something for everyone, and vacation packages to Rajasthan give you the best of both worlds.
Here are our tour itineraries for travelers interested in exploring the Land of Kings. Rajasthan
offers many famous and offbeat tourist attractions.

1. Jaipur

The Pink City is a favorite of young backpackers as it has the most Instagrammable palaces,
gigantic forts, glittering markets, and oh-so-tasty street food. The capital city of Rajasthan is a
bustling city that has so many places to visit in Jaipur

Along with Delhi and Agra, Jaipur forms the Golden Triangle of Indian tourism. Jaipur attracts
numerous visitors from all over the world due to its rich heritage and culture. Amber Fort,
Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, etc. are the important places to visit in Jaipur as part of
Jaipur Sightseeing Tour.

Jaipur is also famous for its beautiful jewelry, fabrics, shoes, and spacious gardens. The city is
also well known for its fairs and fests that are held on a grand scale. The major festivals include
Kite Festival, Camel Festival, Teej, Gangaur, and Elephant Festival. The city witnesses a large
number of tourists during these festivals.
2. Pushkar

Pushkar is a sacred town located in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. About 15 km from Ajmer,
145 km from Jaipur, and 408 km from Delhi, it is one of the Best prominent pilgrimage sites.

There are several temples in Pushkar and the most famous temple is the Brahma temple,
which is one of the few temples dedicated to Brahma in the world, and among the must-visit
places as part of Jaipur Ajmer Pushkar tour. Pushkar Lake, Varaha Temple, Merta, Aptaeshwar
Temple, Pushkar Cattle Fair, Rangji Temple, and Savitri Temple are the popular tourist places
in Pushkar. Pushkar is also called 'the rose garden of Rajasthan', because of the extensive
flower farming in and around the city.

3. Ajmer

You may have heard of the famous Dargah Sharif in Bollywood movies or travel magazines.
The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer is the tomb of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Garib Nawaz Moinuddin
Chishti. It is a major pilgrim site since the time of the Mughals. Other than the Dargah Sharif,
there are plenty of places to visit in Ajmer such as Dhai Din Ka Jhopra, Ana Sagar Lake, Akbar’s
Palace & Museum, Nasiyan Jain Temple, Victoria Jubilee Clock Tower, Durga Bag Garden, Nareli
Jain Temple, Prithviraj Smarak and most amazing of all, Taragarh Fort.

4. Jodhpur

Jodhpur follows a similar style to Jaipur in colouring buildings and homes. Jodhpur is known as
the blue city for the bright blue buildings located in the area. The city is also home to some of
the best places in Rajasthan ideal for tourists and travellers. Jodhpur city was a part of the
Kingdom of Marwar in the 13th century.

The city is also dotted with forts and Palaces from the Rajput empires which existed centuries
ago. These well-preserved historical buildings are a real architectural beauty, perfect for
history enthusiasts who want to have a glimpse of the past. Popular Rajasthan visiting places in
Jodhpur are Mehrangarh Fort, Khejarla Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Sheesh Mahal, Phool
Mahal, Chamunda Mataji Temple,  Ranisar and Padmasar Lakes, and Jaswant Thada.

5. Udaipur
Udaipur is a popular Rajasthan tourism place. It is often called the ‘Venice of the East’. The
beautiful lakes which weave through the city are the prime reason tourists flock to the place.
This city of lakes has a fair mix of blue lakes and green slopes of Aravallis to balance out its
beauty and create a harmony of nature.

Historically speaking, it was the seat of the Mewar empire in the 16th century. The remnants of
the glorious past are left behind in historical monuments like Moti Magri, Lake Palace,
Jagmandir, Monsoon Palace, Ahar Museum, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, and Bagore-ki-
Haveli. You can also take boat rides at a few lakes and enjoy the sunset with your friends and
family in one of the best places to visit in Rajasthan.

6. Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer also shares the name of the “golden city” and is definitely among the best places to
visit in Rajasthan. The morning and afternoon sun casts a beautiful golden hue on the city
which is also located among the golden sands of the Thar Desert. The city came into existence
under a Bhati Rajput ruler named Maharawal Jaisal Singh.

Developed in the 12th century, this Rajasthan tourism place boasts many golden-colored
sandstone buildings, which signify the immeasurable architectural beauty of Jaisalmer. The
best places to see in Jaisalmer are Jaisalmer Fort, Bada Bagh, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Sam Sand
Dunes, Thar Heritage Museum, Gadisar Lake, Nathmal Ki Haveli, and the Jain temples. You can
also enjoy the culture of Rajasthan through various dancing and singing performances put up
by the locals for tourists.
7. Ranthambore

The two major highlights of Ranthambore are the Ranthambore Fort, which lies near another
highlight, Ranthambore National Park. A thrilling jungle safari inside Ranthambore National
Park should be in your itinerary to Rajsthan. Ranthambore National Park is one of the most
famous grounds for wildlife safaris. Visitors from all over the world come to spot the famous
Bengal Tigers. Other than tigers, Ranthambore National Park is home to leopards, hyenas, sloth
bears and so many more. The Ranthambore is amongst the famous places in Rajasthan, which
was built in the 10th century and holds so many interesting bone-chilling stories in its corners.

8. Chittorgarh
Located on the banks of the Berach River, Chittorgarh is famous for being home to one of the
largest forts in India: Chittorgarh Fort. The fort was built in the 7th century AD and is guarded
by seven gigantic gates. The famous victory tower was built in the 15th century inside the fort.
The tower is illuminated at night, which is a sight to behold. Rana Kumbha’s Palace and Meera
Bai’s temple are amongst the major highlights of Chittorgarh.

9. Bikaner

The city of foodies, Bikaner is home to a palace, a historic fort, and a camel research center.
Bikaner is regarded as the city of foodies because of the rich cuisines one can find on the
streets. No tourist in Rajsthan can resist himself/herself from getting a bite of the sweet and
iced dessert - Kesar Kulfi. Bikaner offers a plethora of activities to do, such as desert safari and
camel ride to explore the local culture and landscapes. You just can’t miss the Junagarh Fort of
Bikaner which is now home to an extensive museum.

10. Mandawa
Mandawa is famous for the holiday resort Castle Mandawa Hotel. Earlier an old Fort, Mandawa
is now converted into a luxury hotel for tourists looking for places to visit in Mandawa. The
Fort is a protected site, and the hotel is run by Rajasthan tourism. Travelers can visit this
resort to relax for the weekend and enjoy the beauty of unfiltered Rajasthan. You can even
conduct weddings and functions at the resort with your friends and family.

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