Rajasthan, the largest state of India, is one of the most popular tourism destinations in India. The state has great tourism potential
and enthralls tourists and vacationers with its awe-inspiring tourism options
in the forms of culture, tradition, temples, art & architecture, history,
forts & palaces, monument, havelis, wildlife sanctuaries & parks,
rippling sand dunes, Thar Desert, etc. There are many fascinating travel
destinations in the state which can be visited, explored and enjoyed on your
travel and tours in this royal state of India. Let’s have a look at top ten
travel destination of Rajasthan tourism.
Udaipur – Also known as the City of Lakes, Udaipur is a
city in the state known for its elegant palaces and lovely lakes. It is one of
the most beautiful and romantic cities in India. Key attractions of touriTourism
Places Udaipurst interest in the city are City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Lake
Palace, Pichola Lake, Fateh Prakash Palace, Monsoon Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake,
Udai Sagar Lake, Eklingji Temple, Nagda Temple, etc.
While in a few texts, it has been termed as the Venice of
the East, the City of Udaipur is known by its common moniker, the city of lakes. The city was the capital of the Sisodiya Rajputs of Mewar and is famous
for its palaces that exemplify the finesse of Rajputana Style architecture.
Udaipur was founded in 1553 by the Sisodiya Rajput Ruler Maharana Udai Singh
II. The Mewar Rajputs founded the city to relocate their capital from Chittor
to a more secure location. Today, most of the palaces have been converted into
hotels, thus attracting a huge no. of tourist crowd to this city.
Jodhpur – The second largest City of Rajasthan, Jodhpur
is also the second most populated city of Rajasthan after Jaipur. The city was
founded in 1459 by the Rathore Rajput Ruler,Jodhpur Tourism Places Rao Jodha
Singh of Marwar. The city was founded as Marwar’s new capital after the fall of
the former capital of Mandore. Jodhpur is also called the Sun City as it enjoys
a bright sunny weather all year round. Strategically, it is considered to be
the most important city of western Rajasthan as it lies only at a distance of
250 kilometers from the Indo-Pakistan border.
Jaipur – The capital of the state, Jaipur is also the
largest city in the princely state of Rajasthan.Jaipur Tourism PlacesIt was
founded in 1727, by the Kachwaha Rajput Ruler Sawai Jaisingh II, who was the
ruler of Amber. Also known by the nickname ‘Pink City of India’ which is due to
the distinctive saffron or pink color of the buildings. The planning of the
city was done according to the Vedic Vastu Shastra (Indian architecture). The
well planned streets and detailed and artistic architecture make it one of the
top preferred tourist locations.
Jaisalmer – Also
known as the Golden City of India, Jaisalmer is known for Golden Fort, Jain
Temples, Havelis and an exciting trip to rippling sand dunes of vast Thar Desert.
The aptly named “golden city”, which comes from its view
during the day, the city of Jaisalmer lies in the heart of the TJaisalmer
Tourism Placeshar Desert. The city was founded by The Bhati Rajput ruler
Maharawal Jaisal Singh in 1156 Ad. The city gets its name from the golden sands
of the Thar Desert and the same golden colored sandstone used in the city’s
architecture. The city is a famous tourist spot due to its magnificent
architecture and the various arts and crafts which are unique to this region.
The city thrives on tourism, and can be called a home away from home for a huge
no. of tourists from all around the world.
Bikaner – Also known as the Camel City, Bikaner is a
wonderful tourist place to visit in Rajasthan. It holds a prime position in
boosting tourism in Rajasthan with major attractions like Junagarh Fort,
Lalgarh Palace, Havelis, and sand dunes.
The city of Bikaner was founded in 1488 by the Rathore
Rajput Ruler Rao Bika. Rao Bika was the son of the Rathore Ruler Rao Jodha who
founded Jodhpur. The land was usurped from the rivaling Jat rulers of that
time. However, no matter how many wars the ancient city has seen in the past,
today Bikaner is another prime tourist destination and is famous for its sweets
and snacks. The place is known for its forts and food.
The various arts and crafts of this place are also
unique, especially the intricately carved windowpanes called jharokhas. It is
one town we would personally recommend for you to visit if you want to
experience the authentic taste of rajasthani cuisines. The various fairs held
in Bikaner also attract a huge no. of visitors from all around India and the
world. The famous temples like Karni Mata and Laxmi Nath Temple etc. are also
worth the visit. To know more about the main tourist destinations in Bikaner,
please visit: places to visit in Bikaner.
Pushkar – Pushkar
is a holy city in Rajasthan. It is one of the most sacred cities in India with
lots of attractions like Lord Brahma Temple, Gayatri Temple, Savitri Temple,
Pushkar LakPushkar Tourism Placese, Pushkar Palace, Rose Gardens, Pushkar
Ghats, etc.
Lying in the Ajmer District of Rajasthan, the holy City
of Pushkar is often described as the king of pilgrimage sites in India. The
town is located at the shores of the Pushkar Lake, which was created by the
tears of Lord Shiva. The town is one of the oldest cities of India and the date
of its origin is unknown and is often associated with the Hindu mythology. The
town is famous for its temples and various Ghats which are frequented by
hundreds of visitors during the annual bath. The water of the lake is
considered sacred and thus is responsible for the town’s repute as a pilgrimage
spot. To learn more about tourist places in Pushkar, visit: Places to visit in
Pushkar.
Chittorgarh – The
ancient city of Chittorgarh also known as Chittor, was said to have been
founded by the Maurya Dynasty. However its significance rose when the Ruler of
the Sisodiya Rajput Clan of Mewar captured the city in 734 Ad and made it the
capital of Mewar. TheChittorgarh Tourism Places place is known to be the
birthplace of many great warriors and historical figures like the Great
Maharana Pratap and the Hindu saint, Meera Bai. The city being an ancient place
contains many different palaces, temples and forts which display some of the
most advanced architectural designs and artistic mastery.
One of the major places to visit in Chittorgarh is the
Chittorgarh fort, which is the largest fort in India. The fort was the former
capital of mewar before its relocation to the more secure city of Udaipur. The
fort was founded in the 7th century by the 1st Sisodiya Rajput Ruler Bappa
Rawal and spreads over an area of 2.8 sq kilometers and its highest elevation
point is 1,075 meters above sea level. Upon visiting you will experience and
witness the Rajput style architecture at its best. The fort complex itself
contains several palaces, gardens and temples most of which have a great
historical significance.
Maunat Abhu – The
place takes pride of it being the only hill station in the desert state of
Rajasthan. Mount Abu is situated in the Aravalli mountain range and is a part
of the Sirohi District of Rajasthan. The place apart from being a retreat for
the people of Rajasthan and Gujarat from the scorching sun but has a lot of
historical and religious significance. Mount Abu was known as the Arbuda Mountain,
which has been mentioned in the Hindu Epic Mahabharata and is known for to be
the place where the Great Sage Vashishta retired. The hill station houses many
ancient sites and temples which are frequented by many pilgrims from across
India along with many forts and lakes.
The place is a heavenly retreat for the sun scorched
people of Rajasthan, with its lush green surroundings and various picnic spots.
The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Trevor’s Crocodile Park, Nakki Lake and the
most Famous Dilwara Jain Temples are situated here. Apart from these, one can
also visit the ruins of Achalgarh Fort which was built in the 17th century. The
surroundings and the cool and enjoyable weather make it a place like no other
in the desert state of Rajasthan. To know more about the main tourist
destinations in Mount Abu, please visit: places to visit in Mount Abu.
Ranthambhore – Ranthambore is one of the most popular
destinations of Rajasthan tourism. It is globally famous for Ranthambore Tiger
Reserve & National Park. The park is rich in its flora and faunaSawai
Madhopur Tourism Places. The key attractions of the park are tigers,
Ranthambore Fort, Jogi Mahal and ancient banyan tree.
Sawai Madhopur was built by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh of
The Kachwaha Rajputs and was founded in 1763. While the town itself doesn’t
have any notable tourist attractions, just two attractions have made this city
a must visit place in Rajasthan. They are the Ranthambore Fort and the
Ranthambore National park. Both of the two places are a must visit and will
take up around 2-3 days for one to explore properly. For other tourist
attractions, please visit: tourist places to visit in Ranthambore. The
Ranthambore forests were the hunting grounds for the Kachwaha Rajputs of Jaipur
till the time India received its independence. After independence it was
established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary and it rose to being a tiger
reserve in 1973 and got its national park status in 1980.
Bharatpur –
Bharatpur is a beautiful town in the state with attractions like Keoladeo Ghana
National Park (formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary), Lohagarh Fort,
Bharatpur Palace, etc.
The City of Alwar Founded by the Kachwaha Rajput Ruler
Pratap Singh in 1770. The town’s name was Ulwar during those days and was
changed to Alwar to bring it to the top in the alphabetically arranged list of
the Princely states of Rajputana. The town is significant for its various
military participations in various battles and was the first state of Rajputana
to sign a treaty with the British East India Company.
The city being one of the princely states of the
Rajputana has tones of tourist attractions. The forts, temples and the immense
abundance of natural Fauna has brought this place in this list. The Haunted
Bhangarh Fort, The Karni Mata Temple, the Historic site of Pandupole, and the
Sariska Tiger Reserve are just a few of the many attraction this city houses.
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