Rajasthan Tourism: Top 10 Tourist Places

Rajasthan is a huge state in the Republic of India. It is a state in northern India. In Rajasthan, there are lots of forts and palaces. It is also known as ‘The Lands of Kings’. They definitely wonder how great Kings and Queens lived in such households. You can find the most amazing and valuable craftsmanship and artistic talent in every corner of Rajasthan. No doubt Rajasthan is the best tourist place in India. If you haven’t visited Rajasthan, it’s high time to plan and make your holidays more fantastic. You will find here more attractions, delicious food, fun, experiences, and a peek into the lifestyles of the natives. Here we mention the top 10 Rajasthan best places you must visit.

• Jaipur
• Udaipur
• Jaisalmer
• Jodhpur
• Ajmer
• Pushkar
• Mount Abu
• Bikaner
• Jhalawar
• Bundi

Jaipur-

• Jaipur is also called The Pink City of Rajasthan. It is the most beautiful and well cultural city in Rajasthan. It was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in November 1727 and also got its name from this brave Hindu ruler.
• Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and it is the largest city of Rajasthan. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II made sure that the entire Jaipur will be planned on the theme of Hindu architecture. Jaipur enhances Rajasthan’s Beauty.
• It has the most visited forts and palaces like Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, and Rambagh Palace.
• The structure of forts and palaces is built pink in color that’s why Jaipur is known as the Pink City of Rajasthan.
• People living in Jaipur are known for their warm behavior and friendly nature. They love to dress in vibrant attires clubbed with beautifully carved jewelry.
• If you want to know more about Jaipur culture you should visit Jawahar kala Kendra and Ravindra Manch.
• Jaipur is famous for Bhandhani, Block printing, Kinari, Gota, Zari, and Zardozi. Blue pottery, Ivory carving, Silver, Kundan, and Meenakari jewelry are also popular. Folk music and dance are most attractive in Jaipur.
• It has the most mouthwatering food. Dal Bati is the most popular in Jaipur. Apart from this Missi Roti and Pyaaz ki Kachori are also popular.
• Festival and Jaipur are the best combinations in Rajasthan. It includes- the Gangaur festival, Teej festival, Jaipur Literature festival, Chaksu Fair, Elephant Fair, and Shitla Mata Fair.
• Famous gardens and temples are also located in Jaipur Like- as Govind Dev Ji Temple, Garh Ganesh Temple, Sri Sri Krishna Balram Temple, Moti Dungri Ganesh Mandir, Sisodia Ranj Garden and Palace, Central Park, and Kanak Ghati.
• There are various places to shop to visit. These include the Johri Bazaar, Baapu Bazaar, Chaandpol Bazaar, Kishanpol Bazaar and Tripolia Bazaar.

Udaipur-

• Udaipur is also known as the City of Lakes.
• This city is full of temples, palaces, and lakes.
• The white city of Rajasthan is Udaipur.
• You know that Udaipur is the most romantic holiday in Rajasthan. Lakes in Udaipur show love, peace, nature, and warm and positive vibes.
• It has a full blend of sights, paintings, sounds, and experiences.
• Udaipur is the inspiration of all writers, painters, musicians, dancers, and artists. Because of its beauty. It is not only popular among foreigners but popular in Hollywood and Bollywood too.
• It has now become the fifty most brilliant city in the World.
• Udaipur was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II as the capital of the Mewar region.
• it is surrounded by the natural walls of Aravali hills so it was difficult for the Mughals to travel to Udaipur with their huge army, horses, and heavy armored forces. Thus Udaipur remained protected from the influence of the Mughals.
• 6 Udaipur Divisions are- Udaipur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Rajsamand, Pratapgarh
• Places to visit in Udaipur- City Palace, Fateh Sagar, Dudh Talai, Pichhola, Karni Mata Temple (Ropeway), Gulab Bagh and Zoo, Sajjan Garh (Monsoon Palace), Saheliyon ki Badi, Jagdish Temple, Shilpgram, Ahar Museum, Sukhadia Circle.
• Six lakes in Udaipur namely- Fateh Sagar, Rang Sagar, Pichhola, Swaroop Sagar, Dudh Talai, Udai Sagar. Fateh Sagar and Pichhola are the two biggest lakes in Udaipur.

Jaisalmer-

• Jaisalmer is the most mystical city in Rajasthan. It raises the heart of the desert.
• It is also known as the Golden City of India. Because it was constructed from yellow sand and yellow sandstone. So it looks golden.
• It is famous for its forts and palaces.
• Jaisalmer is a tourist attraction because it is a land of desert.
• There are different key attractions places in Jaisalmer namely- The Jaisalmer Fort, Havelis – Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, Patwon-ki-Haveli, Haveli Shreenath, and Salam Singh-ki-Haveli, Gadsisar lake, Government Museum, The Folklore Museum, Desert Culture Center & Museum, Desert Festival, Kuldhara – The remains of a 100 years old deserted town, Sudhasari – A desert national park that is home to the great Indian Bustard and other wildlife, creatures of the desert, Khuri Sand Dunes and Sam Sand Dunes

Jodhpur-

• Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan known as Marwar.
• It is called a blue city because all the houses are colored in blue.
• Jodhpur is famous for its temples, lakes, and snacks.
• It is most famous for foods like Pyaaj Kachori, Mirchi Bada, and Mawa Kachori.
• Festivals celebrated in Jodhpur like- Nag Panchami, Marwar festivals, Nav Sati, Gangaur, Veerpuri fair, Holi, and Diwali.
• Monuments in Jodhpur are- Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Ghanta Ghar, and Flying Fox, Kaylana Lake and Garden, Balsamand Lake, Mandaleshwar Mahadev Temple (Mandalnath), Ratanada Ganesh Temple, Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Masooria Hills, Veer Durgadas Smarak, Bhim Bhirak Cave, etc.
• Places of interest Ganesh Temple, Government Museum, Jaswant Thada, Mehrangarh Fort, Rai ka Bag Palace, Raj Ranchhodji Temple, Siddhnath, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Umaid Garden, Osian Temple, Palette Raj Gallery, Mehrangarh Fort Museum, etc.

Ajmer-

• Ajmer is one of the oldest and major cities in Rajasthan. It is surrounded by Aravali Mountain.
• Ajmer is most famous for Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the shrine of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti.
• Places to visit in Ajmer- Dargah Shariff, Ana Sagar Lake, Adhai-Din Ka Jhonpra, Akbar’s Palace & Museum, Nasiyan Jain Temple, Victoria Jubilee Clock Tower, Durga Bag Gardens, Nareli Jain Temple, Prithviraj Smarak, Foy Sagar Lake, Mayo College, Sai Baba Temple, Gateways of Taragarh Fort 

Pushkar-

• Pushkar is located in the Ajmer district.
• Pushkar is a city and a major Hindu pilgrimage center located in the Ajmer district of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
• The famous Pushkar fair is held here every year and the country’s only Brahma temple is here.
• Places to visit in Pushkar are- Pushkar Lake Banks, Mahadeva Temple, Pushkar Lake, Merta, Naga Pahar, Rose Garden, Sarafa Bazar, Man Mahal, Brahma’s Temple, Varaha Temple, Savitri Mata Temple, Rangji Temple, Gurudwara Sahib Pushkar, Gayatri Mata Temple, Varaha Ghat, Gau Ghat, The Laughing Buddha Cafe, Pushkar Bazaar, Apteshwar Temple.

Mount Abu-

• Mount Abu is a beautiful hill station in the Aravalli Range situated near the Gujarat border.
• It is surrounded by large forests and known for its cool weather.
• In Mount Abu’s center nakki lake is so popular for boating.
• It is known as an Ocean in the desert because of its rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and evergreen forests.
• Mount Abu is the one and only hill station in Rajasthan and it is the most attractive place for tourists and newlyweds.
• Visiting Places in Mount Abu are- Dilwara Jain Temples, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Nakki Lake Guru Shikhar, Achalgarh Fort, Peace Park, Honeymoon Point, Toad Rock, Sunset Point, Shri Raghunath Temple, Mount Abu Bazaar, Trevor’s Tank, Adhar Devi Temple, Universal Peace Hall, Gaumukh Temple, Arbuda Devi, Sirohi, Ranakpur, Kumbhalgarh.

Bikaner-

• Bikaner is surrounded by the desert.
• It is the most common and targeted place to visit for tourists.
• Bikaner is a royal city in Rajasthan.
• You can visit Bikaner to know about royal values and royalties in Rajasthan and have royal experiences.
• Visiting Places in Bikaner are- Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple, Gajner Palace, Lallgarh Palace, Rampuria Haveli, National Research Centre on Camel, Shri Laxminath Temple, Bikaner Camel Festival, Bhandasar Jain Temple, Royal Cenotaphs, Devikund Sagar, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodamdeshwar Temple, Sadul Singh Museum, Shiv Bari Temple, Ganga Singh Museum, MG Road, Deshnoke Station Road, Prachina Museum, Sursagar Lake, Laxmi Niwas Palace, Skybird Water Park, Desert Camping Camel Safari, Fun World Waterpark, Nagaur, Khimsar, Khichan, Phalodi, Shekhawati.

Jhalawar-

• Jhalawar is located in the southern part of Rajasthan.
• Jhalawar is a historical city located in the Jhalawar district of Rajasthan state of India. It is also the headquarters of the district.
• Once upon a time, Jhalawar was known as Brijnagar because of its rich natural wealth of vibrant flora and fauna.
• Many tourists come here to visit its historical fort, Jhalawar Fort. This fort is also called Garh Palace.
• Visiting places in Jhalawar are- Jhalawar Fort, Jhalara Patan, Bhawani Natyashala, Chandrabhaga Temples, Gagron Fort, Gavdi Huts, and Kolvi Caves.

Bundi-

• Bundi is a city in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan state in northwest India and the capital of the former princely state of Rajputana agency. The District of Bundi is named after the former princely state.
• Historical places in Bundi are- Taragarh Fort, Bundi Palace, Chattar Mahal, Ratan Daulat, Eighty-Four Pillared Cenotaph, and Nawal Sagar Lake.
• Visiting places in Bundi are- Bundi Palace, Raniji Ki Baori, Sukh Mahal, Taragarh Fort, Lake Jait Sagar, Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary, Garh Palace, Chitrashala, Nawal Sagar Lake, Sadar Bazaar, 84 Pillared Cenotaph, Moti Mahal, Shikar Burj, Talwas Fort, Dhabhai Kund.
• Here are some of Rajasthan’s best places to visit in your holidays. You can find everything you want in Rajasthan. You should visit Rajasthan to know its value, culture, experiences, etc.

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