Best Places to Visit in Rajasthan

 

Jaipur- The Pink City

Jaipur is the capital of the Indian State ‘Rajasthan’. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City due to the houses which are in majority of the same color scheme. The city is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage sites Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar.

• Top attractions in Jaipur include-
• Hawa Mahal
• Jantar Mantar- Jaipur
• Nahargarh Fort
• Jaigarh Fort
• City Palace of Jaipur

Udaipur- City of Lakes

The city of lakes has an abundance of natural beauty, amazing architecture & mesmerizing temples which also makes it the most romantic city of Rajasthan. Udaipur is the Pride of Rajasthan.     Major lakes of Udaipur are-

• Fateh Sagar Lake
• Lake Pichola
• Swaroop Sagar Lake
• Rangsagar & Doodh Talai Lake

Jaisalmer- The Golden City

The town is crowned by the ancient Jaisalmer Fort. The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is also known for its leather messenger bags, made from wild camels belong to the area. Desert Festival of Jaisalmer held in February is the most awaited and famous cultural and colorful event of Rajasthan. This is the best time to visit Jaisalmer to witness performing different arts.

Jodhpur- The Blue City

The city is famous for its charming locations and is often featured in various films, advertisements, and music videos. Jodhpur’s most notable attractions are-

• Mehrangarh Fort
• Umaid Bhawan Palace
• Jaswant Thada
• Ghanta Ghar

The city savors several food items, but the specialties of the city are Pyaaj Kachbori, Mirchi Bada, and Mawa Kachori.

Bikaner- The Camel Country

Bikaner with its magnificence in architecture, art, & culture is filled with color, festivity & cultural marvels. The city is most famous for its savory snack Bikaneri Bhujia. Places of interest in Jaisalmer are-

• Junagarh Fort
• Laxmi Niwas Palace
• Rao Bikaji’s Fort
• Laxminath Temple
• Bhandasar Jain Temple

A variety of wild animals are found in Bikaner. International Camel Festival includes camel dances, camel races & rides is held every year in January in Bikaner.

Mount Abu- An Oasis in the Desert

Mount Abu is a Hill Station in the Sirohi District of Rajasthan near the border with Gujrat. Its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls, evergreen forests, Hindu & Jain temples. The Guru Shikhar peak is the highest in Mount Abu. Its cool and soothing climate makes it an ideal retreat.

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is a national park in Rajasthan. It is named after the historic Ranthambore Fort, which lies within the park. It is known for its large tiger population. It hosts deciduous forests & wildlife such as Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, nilgai, wild boar, & many more. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds & reptiles.

Pushkar- A Pilgrimage Site

Pushkar is a city in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. Pushkar has many temples & ghats. The most famous among Pushkar temples is the red spired Brahma Temple. Pushkar is also significant for its Gurudwaras for Guru Nanak & Guru Gobind Singh. Pushkar is famous for its annual fair featuring cattle, horses & camels. It is held in October or November. Pushkar is worth visiting at any time of year if you want to chill out.