The name Rajasthan literally means ‘The Land of the Kings’. The land of pink turbans, long mustaches, ghunghats, peppery food, and camels, Rajasthan is regarded as the flamboyant state of India. There is much more to this iconic region. It is a land of deserts and jungles, camel trains and tigers, glittering jewels, vivid art, and vibrant culture. There are enough festivals here to fill a calendar and an artist’s palette, and the shopping and cuisine are nothing short of spectacular. It is the must-see state of India, brimming with varied, startling, and incredible attractions.
You will instantly fall in love with Rajasthan the moment you step in. So start planning your trip to this vibrant state of Rajasthan if you haven’t already and let us help you in doing so.
Jaipur
Historical monuments dilly dally with modern cafés. Fort walls are lined with colorful shops. And everything is bathed in a nostalgic shade of pink. The best places to see include the City Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, Panna Meena ka Kund, Patrika Gate at Jawahar Circle, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and Birla Temple.
Jodhpur
Also known as the Blue City for its distinctive blue color painted on houses across the city and is the second-largest city in Rajasthan. Must-visit places include the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. You can also visit Mandore Gardens and Kaylana lake.
Jaisalmer
This town is named “the Golden City” because the yellow sand and the yellow sandstone used in every architecture of the city give a yellowish-golden tinge to the city and its surrounding area. Jaisalmer is an Arabian fantasy come true. The city is historically famous for many Havelis, forts, and sand dunes.
Udaipur
Known to many as the City of Lakes or Venice of the East, Udaipur is all about elegance and magnificence. The sightseeing includes the city palace, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyo Ki Bari Garden, Fateh Sagar Lake, Heritage Walks, Monsoon Palace, Ahar Cenotaphs, Ranakpur Jain Temple, Ambrai Ghat, Kumbhalgarh fort, and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Pushkar
One of the ancient cities of the country, located in Ajmer, it has been largely known for its religious significance, annual cattle fair, the holy lake, and a handful of adventure activities.
This place is usually crowded with foreigners. You can explore the different cuisine cafes.
There are more than 500 temples in Pushkar but you must visit the Bharmaji Temple, explore the different ghats and check out the Sarafa Bazar.
Pushkar is famous for its resort stays such as Ananta Resort and spa, Pratap Palace, Pushkar Bhag, and Dera Masuda.
Bikaner
Activities that one can do are more varied in Jaisalmer as well but for those looking for offbeat adventures, Bikaner would suit you well. And finally, excursions that one can take from Jaisalmer are many as compared to Bikaner, which only has a few places nearby worth exploring.
This north Indian state of Rajasthan is to the east of the border adjoining Pakistan. Some of the prominent places to visit in Bikaner are Junagarh Fort, Prachina Museum, Karni Mata Temple (Home to more than 25,000 rats), Gajner Palace, sand dunes safari, Rampuriahaveli, Bhandasar Jain temple, The Royal Cenotaphs, Lalgarh Palace, Kote Gate, Shiv Bari Temple, Kodamdeshwar temple, Shop at Kote Gate and much more.
The Laxmi Vilas Palace is the most luxurious place to stay in the city.
Bharatpur: One of the most famous bird sanctuaries, Keoladeo National park is at Bharatpur where thousands of species of birds are gathered from different parts of the world.
Chittaurgarh: One of the largest forts is at Chittaurgarh where Rani Padmawati and others committed Jauhar.
Ranthambhore: It is one of the attractive tourist spots in Rajasthan for its Tiger safari.
Mount Abu: The most famous spot in Mount Abu is the Dilwara Jain Temple.
Sariska National Park: It is a tiger reserve situated in a protected place in the Alwar district of Rajasthan.
The national park is famous for its wildlife.