Jaipur – The Pink City
So the pink city and the capital of Rajasthan is the largest in the state. Founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1727, Jaipur is one of the most popular places to see in Rajasthan and even in India, for that matter. A long list of historic and heritage monuments, swift connectivity from major cities and an amazing city plan where all the streets of the city run from east to west – Jaipur is a marvel to be at.
Best time to visit: All through the year, avoid summers for the days are extremely hot.
Major attractions in Jaipur: City Palace, Amber Fort and Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Birla Mandir.
Things to do in Jaipur: Go for a desert safari, shop for Rajasthani crafts, textiles, and gems
Here is a list of places in Jaipur that you must consider when you visit Udaipur next time for a heartwarming holiday!
Suggested Read: Jaisalmer: A Brief Guide For Your Weekend Trip
The City Palace
Famed for being the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Cit Mahal includes the Mubarak Mahal and the Chandra Mahal which are popular for their excellent architecture. The ruler of Amber, Jay Singh II built the palace complex between 1729 and 1732. Located in the heart of the Pink city, the palace has a museum in it which you should definitely visit while you are exploring Jaipur.
Jaisalmer – Famously Known As The Golden City
In the heart of Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is known as the Golden City for its beautiful sun-soaked sand dunes, exuberant forts, and rich culture and traditions. One of the top 5 cities to visit in Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is known for its forts, palaces, and temples. The city is has got its name from Maharaja Jaisal Singh. Interestingly, an aerial view of the city is like an image of a prince sitting on the ridge of sand dunes, crowned by the Jaisalmer fort.
Looking at attractions, Jaisalmer has got some of the most important places to visit in Rajasthan in 3 days including a couple of museums and heritage temples. The city also hosts the annual Desert Festival in January-February and attracts travellers from across the globe to witness the magic of Rajasthani art forms.
Best time to visit: September to November and late January to April
Major attractions in Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer Fort, Sam sand dunes, Gadi Sagar Lake, Tanot Mata Temple
Things to do in Jaisalmer: Attend the Desert festival of Jaisalmer in January – February, take a camel safari to the Sam sand dunes, visit Longewala border
Here is a list of tourist places in Jaisalmer that you must consider when you visit Udaipur next time for a heartwarming holiday!
Jaisalmer Fort
Being one of the largest forts in the world, Jaisalmer Fort is called the Golden Fort as its walls are made up of yellow sandstone. This fort is the only living fort and is famous for havelis, Laxminath temple, Jain temples, and other places. Tourists from all over the world visit the Fort to witness the scenic sunset as the rays of the Sun adds a honey golden hue to the fort which makes the view more appealing.
Jodhpur – The Blue City
Well, Jodhpur is just an extension of the royalty that you get to see at Jaisalmer and Jaipur. The royal city was the center of power of the then Mewar state and has got several forts, palaces, and temples to enchant travellers from different corners of the world. Famous as the Sun City because of its sunny weather, Jodhpur is also known as Blue City for the blue houses near the Mehrangarh Fort.
Best time to visit: All through the yearMajor attractions in Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the Mandore Gardens, the Jaswant Thada, the Kalyana Lake, and Garden, the Ghanta Ghar, Sardar Samand Lake and Masuria Hills
Things to do in Jodhpur: Visit the palaces; Mehrangarh fort can’t be missed
Here is a list of tourist attractions in Jodhpur that you must consider when you visit Udaipur next time for a heartwarming holiday!
Mehrangarh Fort
One of the largest forts in India, Mehrangarh Fort is also called Mehran Fort and was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha. You can spot imprints of cannon balls which exist since the war took place. The most interesting part of the fort is the 7 gates that were built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories. Don’t forget to visit the seven gates in Mehran Fort while you are on your vacay.
Sawai Madhopur – For The Love Of Tigers
Founded by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh in 1763, Sawai Madhopur district is among the best tourist places in Rajasthan. It is home to Ranthambhore National Park, which is best known for inhabiting tigers. The Ranthambhore Palace is another tourist attraction here and has been declared a UNESCO heritage as it imbibes a vast cultural history of the several clans, kings, and architectures.
Best time to visit: November to February for it is easy to spot tigers at the national park
Major attractions in Sawai Madhopur: The tigers at Ranthambhore National Park, 10th century Ranthambore palace
Things to do in Sawai Madhopur: Go for jungle safari, photography, birdwatching
Here is a list of places to visit in Sawai Madhopur that you must consider when you visit Udaipur next time for a heartwarming holiday!
Ranthambore Fort
Ranthambore Fort is a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site which is visited by almost all travellers who are looking forward to having an encounter with the history of Rajasthan. Located in the heart of the popular Ranthambore National Park, this Fort has a long and noteworthy history of battles that took place to conquer the fort.
Pushkar – Hosts The Largest Camel Fair In India
This is a riot of colors in the true sense. This holy city has been known all over the world for its annual Camel Fair. One of the most ancient cities of India, Pushkar houses the rare Brahma Temple. Besides, the Pushkar Lake is a popular Hindu pilgrimage and has got several ghats that host magnificent evening aarti. If you are a photography enthusiast, you can not miss visiting Pushkar for there are endless emotions of rural India in its most original form.
Best time to visit: October-November for the world-famous Pushkar Camel Fair
Major attractions in Pushkar: The world famous camel fair, the serene Pushkar lake, and Meerabai Temple
Things to do in Pushkar: Boating in the lake, photography at the fair
Here is a list of places to see in Pushkar that you must consider when you visit Udaipur next time for a heartwarming holiday!
Pushkar Lake
A pilgrimage of high importance, Pushkar Lake in Pushkar should definitely be in your bucket list. It is believed that a dip in the lake cleanses all your sins and cure all skin diseases. It is one of the best places to visit in Rajasthan if you are looking to witness the local traditions.
Udaipur – The City Of Lakes
Udaipur used to be the capital of the kingdom of Mewar. Known as the City of Lakes, it is a beautiful place to visit in Rajasthan. With a number of tourist attractions like Lake Palace, City Palace, Jagdish temple and many more, Udaipur is also known as the Venice of East. The city has beautiful winters and it is largely visited during this period for its colorful history, mesmerizing landscapes, and rich traditions.
Best time to visit: November to March
Major attractions in Udaipur: Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, City Palace, Jag Mandir, Udai Sagar Lake, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace, Swaroop Sagar, Kumbhalgarh Fort
Things to do in Udaipur: Boating at Lake Pichola, visiting the palaces, visiting Kumbhalgarh fort, photography
Here is a list of places to visit in Udaipur that you must consider when you visit Udaipur next time for a heartwarming holiday!
Lake Pichola
One of the ancient lakes in Udaipur, Lake Pichola was named after the village Picholi in which it is situated! The lake is as old as 1362 AD. It was created for drinking and irrigation purposes for the sake of the village.
Ajmer – The Holy City
Popular for the Dargah Sharif — shrine of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, Ajmer is the 5th largest city of Rajasthan. It is surrounded by the Aravalli range and the Naag Pathar range, which protects it from the Thar desert. Among the most popular tourist attractions in Rajasthan, Ajmer is a regular destination for several celebrities who come to the dargah to seek blessings.
Best time to visit: All through the year
Major attractions in Ajmer: Dargah Sharif, Ana Sagar Lake, Naag Pathar ranges
Things to do in Ajmer: Attend Qawwali at Dargah Sharif, offer chadar to the grave of Sufi saint
Here is a list of places to see in Ajmer that you must consider when you visit Udaipur next time for a heartwarming holiday!
Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah
Khwaja Garib Nawaz Dargah is one of the most important places to visit in Rajasthan. It houses the tomb of Hazrat Khwaja Moin-d-din Chisti. He was the founder of Islam and preached it across the world. He came from Persia and spent his final years in Ajmer.
Bundi – The City Of Baori
Another very important tourist destination in Rajasthan, this city is often left behind when it comes to the curation of places to visit in Rajasthan. At 210 km from Jaipur, Bundi was once the native place of a tribe called Bunda Meena and hence inherited the name. The city is known for its magnificent forts, baoris (step reservoirs), lakes and ancient architectures.
Best time to visit: All through the year
Major attractions in Bundi: Nawal Sagar, Sukh Mahal, Dabhai Kund, Taragarh Fort, Bundi Palace, and several other steep well reservoirs
Things to do in Bundi: Explore Badal Mahal inside the Taragarh fort for the ancient painting exhibiting the erstwhile opium trade, visit the baoris and understand the ancient technique of water harvesting, explore the forts and palaces
Here is a list of places to see in Bundi that you must consider when you visit Udaipur next time for a heartwarming holiday!
Taragarh Fort
Constructed in 1534 AD, this fort is one of the best places to visit in Rajasthan. Being impressive in its structure and majestic in its aura, it will give you a glimpse of the grandeur of the Rajasthani history and culture as well as its past. So, make sure you visit this fort while in Bundi.
Bikaner – For The Love Of Handicrafts
Bikaner was founded by Rao Bhika and the Nehra jats. Flooded with temples, forts, and palaces, the city is also known for its Camel festival usually held in January-February. Two of the most important features of the city are Usta and Chadwa artforms of floral and geometric patterns.
Best time to visit: January-February
Major attractions in Bikaner: Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Karni Mata Temple, Laxmi Niwas Palace, Laxmi Nath Temple, Bikaner Camel Festival
Things to do in Bikaner: Attend the Bikaner Camel fest, buy some Usta and Chadwa artifacts and handicrafts
Here is a list of places to see in Bikaner that you must consider when you visit Udaipur next time for a heartwarming holiday!
Junagarh Fort
This is one of the few forts that is not built on the hilltop. It is situated at the center of the city of Bikaner and the whole city has been built around this fort. Junagarh fort was built at the beginning of the 20th century and was the new home for the royal family. Visit this fort to know about the royal family living there!
Chittorgarh – Birthplace Of Maharana Pratap
Best time to visit: All through the year
Major attractions in Chittorgarh: Chittorgarh fort, Rana Kumbha’s palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Rani Padmini’s palace, Kumbhaswamini temple, Kirti Stambha, Vijay Stambha, Kalika Mata temple
Things to do in Chittorgarh: Listen to the folk tales from the villagers, relish authentic Rajasthani cuisine
Here is a list of places to see in Chittorgarh that you must consider when you visit Udaipur next time for a heartwarming holiday!
Chittorgarh Fort
One of the largest forts in Rajasthan, Chittorgarh Fort is a place you simply cannot miss out on! It was the seat for the rulers of Mewar. The story of its significance in the history of Rajasthan goes back to the time when the brave rulers fought courageously with the invaders and after their every defeat, their women would perform Jauhar along with the children to keep their respect forever alive!
Alwar – Home To The Most Haunted Place In India
Formerly known as Ulwar, the city of Alwar was founded by the Rajput ruler Pratap Singh in 1770. For history buffs, this city was the first, among others, to sign a treaty with the East India Company and has been famous for participating in various battles and military engagements. Alwar is also known for the ‘haunted’ fort of Bhangarh. With abundant flora and fauna, this place is a perfect example of a balanced ecology.
Best time to visit: October to March
Major attractions in Alwar: Bhangarh fort, Sariska Tiger reserve, Pandupol, Karni Mata temple
Things to do in Alwar: Visit Bhangarh fort and explore the haunted
Sariska National Park
One of the best places to visit in Rajasthan is Sariska national park, it is home to tigers and therefore should not be missed while you are visiting Alwar. If you are visiting Rajasthan with children, do visit this park for a unique holiday!
Further Read: You Can’t Ignore Rajasthan Anymore Because ‘Jaane Kya Dikh Jaaye’!
Bharatpur – The Home Of Migrating Aviaries
Bharatpur is a magnificent city that was once known to be unbeatable or unwinnable. Tucked away in the Braj region of the Indian state of Rajasthan, this city is divided into 50 or so wards and stands at an elevation of about 600 ft. above mean sea level, owing to which it is also called by various other names like “Lohagarh” and the “Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan.” Bharatpur is the indisputable home to a vast array of flora and fauna that take shelter in the famed Keoladeo National Park, making this place a must visit for all travelers who wish to explore the wild side of Rajasthan.
Best time to visit Bharatpur: August to NovemberMajor attractions in Bharatpur: Bharatpur Palace and Museum, Keoladeo National Park, Lohagarh Fort, Deeg, and more
Things to do in Bharatpur: Go birdwatching at Keoladeo, explore the palaces, have a picnic near Kakund River
Keoladeo National Park
The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary officially called the Keoladeo National Park, is popular for its wide range of resident and migratory avifauna. The park has a huge bird population especially during the winter season as well as the starting of Spring. The park was declared a protected sanctuary in the year 1971 after major water resources were redirected to the park to convert it into a completely man-made wetland to promote eco-tourism and help migrating birds find shelter. The park is home to over 366 bird species, 379 plant species, 13 snake types, 50 fish species, 5 kinds of lizards, 7 species of amphibian, over 7 types of turtles, and many other species of invertebrates.
Mount Abu – The Only Hill Station In Rajasthan
Best time to visit Mount Abu: Throughout the year
Major attractions in Mount Abu: Dilwara Jain Temples, Nakki Lake, Peace Park, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, and more
Things to do in Mount Abu: Boating in Nakki Lake, trekking to Guru Shikhar, camping at Aravali, bird watching at Trevors Tank, wildlife sighting at Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
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