Rajasthan is one the northern states in India, the culture and tradition is very amazing, the lifestyle of people is unique you must explore Rajasthan once in your life. The music and folk dance are amazing and will surely melt your heart. It is the place where many rulers ruled their kingdom, Rajasthan has more than 50 forts, palaces and Havelis. And it is one of the most visited tourist places in India.

Here are some best cities where you can see the wonders of this land –  

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1. Jaipur

Jaipur the pink city of India and the capital of Rajasthan, is the amalgamation of old and new. Jaipur is the most famous tourists place it forms the golden triangle along with Delhi and Agra. The best time to visit Jaipur is in between the month October to March, as in winter season the Rajasthan weather is pleasant in the day time. Jaipur houses few UNESCO World Heritage Sites they are Amer Fort and Jantar Mantar, other than this there are many magnificent forts such as Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort including Amer Fort these three forts are the popular forts of Jaipur. When you visit Jaipur don’t forget to the visit the City Palace, Jaipur has many temples whose architectures reflect the olden days some of them are Akshardham Temple, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and many more. Some popular markets from where you can shop to your heart’s content – Bapu Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar and Johri Bazaar. There are many famous museums and brims along with famous cafes and restaurant from where you can have cuisines of all over the world and top Rajasthani food.

2. Udaipur

Known as the city of Lakes, Udaipur is also the famous as the crown jewel of Rajasthan. The beautiful city is surrounded by Aravalli Hills from all the directions. This city has greenery, lakes and full of natural beauties, temples and amazing architectures, forts make it a worth visiting destination. The most famous lake of the city is Lake Pichola, the famous Jagdish Temple its architecture has heart-winning potential. The city houses prominent and historical forts and palaces such as Chittorgarh Fort which is famous for its history and present natural beauty, Kumbhalgarh Fort, City Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace and Shiv Niwas Palace are some highly worthy places in Udaipur.

3. Jaisalmer

The golden city of the state, Jaisalmer is the hot spot of tourists. It is known as the golden city as it houses the castles clad in golden honey sandstones and golden sand dunes. You can have a great experience of Camel Riding on these golden sand dunes, along with that there are many Havelis, lakes and Jain temples will surely mesmerize you with their architectural styles. Jaisalmer Fort is a “living fort” and is one of the famous forts in India. Nachana Haveli is the best Haveli that you must not miss visiting, it shares its wall with the royal palace the Mandir Palace.

4. Ranthambore

Ranthambore is one of the best Tiger reserves in India and also it has friendly tigers which makes sighting here is best. Ranthambore city is located in the foothills of Aravalli and Vindhya Hills. The city is surrounded by lush greenery and natural beauty, it houses the richest flora and fauna. Ranthambore has some famous and best places that make it a tourist spot, Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are many temples inside the fort. Two most famous lakes for bird watching are located in Ranthambore and they are – Padam lake and Surwal lake, you can visit these lakes early in the morning.  

5. Ajmer

The land of Ajmer Sharif Dargah, he was the king of the place and on his name, the city was named as Ajmer. The city has the exquisites of Mughal architecture, the most famous place, Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Ajmer is also famous for Nasiyan Jain Temple, the beautiful architecture of this temple will surely impress you. Rangji Temple is also one of the famous temples in Ajmer. You can visit Akbar’s Palace and Museum; it will tell you the history of the place and the kings who ruled the palace. Other famous and most visited places of Ajmer are Ana Sagar Lake, Nareli Jain Temple, Birla City Water Park, Daulat Bagh, Adhai-din ka Jhonpra Mosque and many more.

6. Jodhpur

Jodhpur is famous with many names “The Blue City”, “Sun City”, and “The Gateway to Thar”. Jodhpur is famous for Mehrangarh Fort which was the capital of Marwar, the whole city is visible from the top of this fort, the city is famous as a blue city because it has mostly blue houses. Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Tada are other top attractions of the city. The Sardar Market and the landmark clock tower is the best market for shopping.  

7. Bharatpur

Bharatpur lies in the region of Braj and is just 38 km away from Mathura. Keoladeo National Park is the most visited and famous place in Bharatpur, Bharatpur is famous for this park. The park is popular for famous birds feeding and breeding grounds and was UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Lohagarh Fort, Ganga Mandir, AB Original Tours and Bankebihari Temple are some famous places in Bharatpur. Bharatpur offers an amazing adventure i.e. Rope Castle Adventure Park, which will give you an unforgettable experience.

8. Chittorgarh

The land of sacrifices and Heroism, Chittorgarh was the capital of Mewar Kingdom. Chittorgarh is famous for Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort of India which is situated on the top of the hills and covers the area of 700 acres, it’s a pride of India as here Rani Padmini’s life sacrificing storey lies in the walls of the fort. It is the repository of greenery, amazing lakes, stunning palace and temples. Rana Kumbha Palace is the largest of all the palace inside the fort. Other than fort some places such as Meera Temple, Kalika Mata Temple, Gau Mukh Kund and Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary are also good places to visit.

9. Alwar

Alwar is the district in Rajasthan located at 150 km from Delhi and 150 km from Jaipur. It’s also known as India’s National Capital Region. Alwar is the tourist hub of Rajasthan. The city comprises of many forts, lakes, heritage, Havelis and natural reserves. The city is one of the most famous tourist places and also been popular in the Bollywood industry, many films like Shakespeare Wallah, Maharaja, Karan Arjun, Saajan Chale Sasural and Trip to Bhangarh were shooted. Some attractive forts of the city are Bala Qila, Bhangarh Fort, City Palace, Sariska Palace, Dadikar Fort, Hill Fort Kesroli. Alwar also has natural inhabited Sariska Tiger Reserve. With all these oldest monuments the city also determines and follows the old cultures and traditions.

10. Kumbhalgarh

Kumbhalgarh (Kumbhal Fort) is located at the western part of Rajasthan near to Udaipur. The place is known as the UNESCO’S World Heritage Site and is one of the largest forts in India after Chittorgarh Fort. The fort is built during 15th century by Rana Kumbha and is occupied during late 19th century. The fort is now open for the public to explore the ancient sculptures and arts. Kumbhal Fort is also included in the Hill Forts of Rajasthan. The fort is mostly crowded and shares the large profit to the tourism sector. It is one of the most important forts of Mewar after Chittorgarh. Built-in the Hilltop in Aravalli Hills, the fort extended its perimeter to 36 km, which is the largest wall of the world.

11. Shekhawati

Shekhawati is located in the northern part of Rajasthan. Shekhawati comprises the district like Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sikar, Nagaur and a part of Jaipur. During the 17th and 19th century, Marwari constructed all the big Havelis. This merchant constructs grand home, temples and step – wells. These old constructed sculptures were embedded with ancient paintings and arts. Many historians consider this region as a land of Brahmarishi Desha. Early the region was influenced by Avanti but later on, Nanda of Magadha defeated Avanti and occupied the region. In ancient times during Mahabharata, it was known as the Matsya Kingdom which was extended till Saraswati River but currently, this place is limited to two districts only.

12. Shilpgram

Shilpgram is known as a rural arts and crafts hub near Udaipur city. This mesmerising place is surrounded by Aravali Mountains spread over an area of about 70 acres. The museum exhibits the lifestyle of tribal people of Rajasthan and also provides us knowledge about rural crafts and arts by providing urban and rural fine artists to come together in the camps and organizing workshops. Tourists visit this place to witness the culture and traditions in their arts and crafts. Shilpgram Festival which is held between 21st December to 31st December filled with handicrafts and arts which encourages artists, potters and designers. This amazing festival offers a chance to learn crafting with the help of its workshops to its visitors also. Cultural programmes are also organised in this place and you must try the delicious and amazing dishes of food stalls which pleases many local visitors and tourists.

13. Bundi

Bundi is the place in Rajasthan, is one of the major attractions for the tourists. Bundi is famous for its Taragarh fort which is the oldest fort mounted at the top of the city. The fort consists of more than 50 step – walls for the water treatment for the city before the modern water system was installed. Many modes of transportation are allowed to easily move through the city. The city is most famous for its art and jewellery. The markets will give an amazing experience and were the most attractive. Bundi craft was very famous in Rajasthan. Some most famous cafes in Bundi are Kipling Cafe, Lakha, Namaste Cafe, Ringo Star Bundi and Tom and Jerry.

14. Neemrana

Neemrana is one of the most historical towns in Rajasthan. It is 84 km away from Gurgaon, 122 km from Delhi and 150 km from Jaipur. It is located near the Delhi – Jaipur highway. As being the most historical place, it is also one of the industrial hubs. Closest to Neemrana there is the oldest Fort in Alwar district which is being the oldest Fort of Rajasthan. Kesroli the place in Neemrana is one of the oldest places which determines the inhabitant of Buddhist Vihara. As being the oldest place, the tourism sector is very rich with most of the tourists from all over the world visit the town. During the early 16th century, the hill fort is occupied by Chauhan’s till 1947. Chauhan’s were the ruler of the town for the largest time.

15. Ranakpur

Ranakpur is the district in Rajasthan located in Desuri tehsil near Sadri town. It is the city located between the Jodhpur and Udaipur. Ranakpur is one of the most famous places in Rajasthan and is very well connected to every part of Rajasthan. The easiest way to visit Ranakpur is through road from Udaipur. Ranakpur is mostly famous for its marble Jain temple which is the Holy place for Jainism. The famous Sun temple of Ranakpur is very famous among the tourists and is managed by the Royal family of Udaipur. The art, culture, temples and many old sculptures make the place rich for its tourism industry. The tourists visiting Rajasthan truly visit all those places of Ranakpur to explore the tradition and culture of the city.

16. Nathdwara

Nathdwara, literally meaning The Gateway of The Lord, also called as the land of forts and fabels is a small town located on the banks of Banas River in Aravali Hills, Rajsamand, Rajasthan. It is the home to many reveres pilgrimage sites as Nathdwara is a meeting ground of many religious beliefs and acts. This quaint old busy tourist spot has many prominent religious places like Srinathji Temple, Dwarkadheesh Temple and Eklingji Temple. It is a pristine picturesque location full of landscapes, arts, handicrafts and artefacts. The most famous artists of this town are Pichwai Paintings. It is also famous for its delicious cuisine with a lot of options and this is considered as a wealthy town in terms of religious significance and architecture.

17. Bishnoi Village tour

This village is one of the popular tourist places where Safari was started by Kings of Jodhpur city to show the rich tradition and culture of Rajasthan and give a pleasant experience to its guests of tribal India. This village is itself a beauty where we can see deer and trees all around the village. The exotic wildlife makes it a must-visit and amazing place. This village is also a famous picnic spot near Guda Bishnoi Lake.villagers of this place gives a huge priority to animal and plant life and they pay their attention very seriously to protect the environment. The plants and animals of this village make it a very beautiful location and the spectacular view is a treat to the eyes. Tourists visit here to experience the traditions, culture and lifestyle of tribal people. True Rajasthan can be seen where we can see the way of people living and doing things like cooking, making textiles and other things in their Rajasthani style.

18. Khimsar

Nestled at the edge of Thar Desert, it is a village located between two major cities which are Jodhpur and Bikaner and thus is a popular tourist destination which offers living experience in dunes with water bodies which makes it a picturesque oasis. Apart from its endless magic desert, this place is famous for its marvellous palaces, temples and forts as it was once a royal dynasty of Rajputana. The most famous and fabulous fortress of this place is Khimsar Fort which is currently a heritage hotel offering a royal experience to its customers. Other places like Nagaur Fort and Panchala Black Buck Reserve are the main attractions of this city worth visiting to see the rich culture and royalty of Rajasthan.

19. Nawalgarh

Nawalgarh also is known as Golden city of Rajasthan is a small town in Jhunjhunu district which lies under the Shekhawati region. Like other places in Rajasthan, this city is famous for its Havelis and fresco and is a wonderful place worth visiting if you want a peaceful vacation at an offbeat place with your friends and family. The unique architectures of this amazing city fascinate a lot of tourists. There are some must-visit places which should not be left if you visit this city full of art, history and culture. Some of the places are Sheesh Mahal, Monarka Haveli, Poddar Haveli, Roop Niwas Palace which still bear witness to the prosperous and rich bygone Marwari era of 10th century. There are also some other attractive places in this city like the British Clock Tower and many other painted haveli’s showcasing their architecture. Nawalgarh is one of the finest places in Rajasthan where you can see the marvellous and spectacular memories of ancient times.

20. Rajsamand

Rajsamand is a very small city in Rajasthan named after the Rajsamand Lake which is an artificial lake made by Rana Raj Singh in the 17th century and is one of the main tourist destinations of this city. This tucked-away town is a heady concoction to several heritage sites to cultural attractions. This lovely town has a variety of things to explore which will leave you speechless with this unique experience. Magnificent temples like Kankroli Temple are often visited by a lot of pilgrims. This city also has many famous palaces and forts like Kumbhalgarh fort which represents the royal life of Kings of the city. There is also a Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary which is the most beautiful place of town filled with lush greenery conserving flora and fauna. One of the main pride of this city is Haldighati which is a narrow turmeric coloured mountain region which defends the honour of Mewar dynasty. This small city is full of art, history and culture and is one of the must-visit places in Rajasthan.

21. Mandawa

Mandawa is a small town in Jhunjhunu district known for its rich art, history and culture of its beautiful architecture of forts and Havelis. The main attraction of this city is the Castle Mandawa which is a wonderful palace which is now turned as a heritage hotel to offer people stay and royal experience. As this place is also a township of Shekhawati region, it consists of a large number of Havelis like Murmuria Haveli, Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli, Bansidhar Newatia Haveli, Chokhani Double Haveli and so on which are unique in their way. Other attractions of this city are the Open Air Art Gallery where we can see beautiful paintings on the walls of the entire city. This city is also famous for shopping where we can see the influence of art in the products which is a delight for people who want to take some memory with themselves in the form of objects.

22. Kota

Kota is the third-largest city of Rajasthan known for its epic rich culture which is located in the vicinity of the Chambal River. There are numerous places in Kota to visit this city famous for its historic monuments like Jagmandir Palace, modern attractions like Seven Wonder Park and Kota Barrage, ancient heritage and beautiful landscapes across Chambal River. It is a well-known tourist destination known all over the world for its museums like Rao Madho Singh Museum, temples like Garadia Mahadev Temple, Godawati Dham Temple, Khade Ganesh Ji Temple and so on, splendour comprising beautiful places like Abheda Mahal, Garh Palace which showcases the grandeur of the bygone era. This beautiful city also has a Darrah National Park to conserve the flora and fauna of Rajasthan which is a must-visit destination for nature lovers. This amazing city also has a water park named Aquagreens Waterpark which is very famous among youngsters as this city has a lot of young people coming from all over the country as it is also famous for engineering and medical preparations in present time.      

23. Desert Thar Safari

The Thar Desert in Jaisalmer is one of the most famous revered places where activities like Desert Safari are held. The beauty of this spectacular sandy terrain can be witnessed by this adventurous activity where we can see the lifestyle of people living in that region. People who visit this place for the first time it is more thrilling them as they can witness the people living in this suburb region and they can imagine their life possible in this area. The Safari which this place organises includes many fun activities like camel ride, a whole day trip in the desert, delicious and authentic and Rajasthani food with folk dance performances. At present, tourists also do various modern fun activities like jeep safari, paragliding, quad biking and blasting dunes in the desert in this wonderful place during the safari. The excitement of spending the full night in the desert with a campfire and cultural programmes is so unique. Facilities have improved so much in this desert with modern amenities that organisers provide luxury Swiss Cottages and deluxe tents which makes living here easy for everyone.

24. Desert National Park

This place is also known as DNP and is considered as one of the largest national parks in our country which provides a sanctuary for flora and fauna of so many types. DNP is also in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Centres and is spread in a wide area of 3162 km². DNP is one of the most amazing and beautiful places in the Jaisalmer city worth visiting to see several bird species and exotic animals. Rare and Endangered animals and plants like great Indian Bustard can be seen here in good numbers and are protected by the park. This park also contains several fossils of animals and plants which are said to be about 180 million years old and also has fossils of dinosaurs of around 60 million years old which attracts a lot of visitors to this palace. DNP is a pure combination of nature and history and that is why this place is visited by people of several perspectives like people who want to see the fossils and history, people who want to see the nature and also people who want to enjoy their time with their family and friends in this beautiful park. It is like a paradise for bird-loving people and you can enjoy several events in this place like camping, bonfire and other things in this park which makes it an attractive and must-visit tourist place.

25. Chand Baori

Chand Baori is the deepest and largest step wells in the world which are India’s one of the most popular tourist destination among people located in a tiny lost village of Rajasthan named Abhaneri. This incredible and marvellous architecture was a royal summer palace and a source of water to people living in that region. There is also a temple named Harshat Mata Temple which was built by King Chand Raja between 800 and 900 AD which is believed that the diety brings joy and happiness. Chand Baori is also a popular filming location consisting of stones sculptures carved in walls which depict the history of Hindu Mythology. This small place came into light in the 10th century because of its sculptural and architectural style of ancient India.

26. Karauli

Karauli, also known as the land of red sandstone as it resonates with Mughal Architecture which is world-famous for surrounding the entire city with red sandstone which was very sturdy and strong. This unique place is a small but attractive city which is an exquisite home to its well-decorated Havelis, imprinted chhatris, picturesque views and peaceful shrines. Not only it is famous for its rich royal history but also it attracts a lot of visitors because of its tranquil and rural ambience with friendly people of hospitable and warm behaviour showcasing the true old Rajasthani culture. Religious temples like Kaila Devi Temple and Shri Mahavirji Jain Temple are very famous among visitors. This city also has some royal palaces like Karauli City Palace and Timangarh fort which showcases the royalty of kings who lived here. Keladevi Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the must-visit places to explore the beauty of nature and there is also a fair known as Karauli Cattle fair which is held in the month of Chaitra is visited by a lot of local people as well as tourists.

27. Pushkar City

Pushkar City is one of the most famous tourist places in Rajasthan which is favoured by thousands of tourists as this is a beautiful small city in the district Ajmer, this city consists of many temples and most of the temples present here belongs to the 18th century. Temples like Red spired Brahma Temple built by the popular Gurjar Samrat Pushkar is famous among all the temples. Not only temples, but this city is also popular for its Gurudwaras. People of Pushkar follow a unique custom which is the consumption of meat and egg are forbidden in this heritage city. This city lies besides Pushkar Lake which is a very famous religious lake consisting of 52 ghats and 500 temples near the lake, this lake is related to famous mythology of the creator Lord Bramha. It is believed that taking a dip in this lake forgives all the sins and cures the skin diseases. In this beautiful city, a Yoga Garden is also there which is offers yoga classes and meditation based on ancient Ashrams to relax and calm your mind. This wonderful city offers many activities, especially for theists.

28. Mount Abu

Mount Abu is a perfect destination for a chilly vacation as this place is a hill station surrounded by forests and provides spectacular views and cool climate. As this is a hill station, people visit here mostly to do adventurous things like trekking, climbing, camping and so on. This beautiful place also has a famous lake called Nakki Lake which is a popular spot for boating. This place also has some centuries-old architectural wonders like Dilwara Jain Temple which is of great spiritual importance to people and is visited for religious purpose. A Sanctuary named Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush green area which preserves a lot of plants and animals and is a perfect destination to witness the beauty of nature. Places like Guru Shikhar Peak and Sunset point offers dazzling and romantic breathtaking vistas which are a perfect destination to spend some quality time with friends and families and loved ones. This serene place is considered a must-visit place to enjoy and relax from daily life.

29. Bikaner

Bikaner is one of the most famous tourist places in the state of Rajasthan. This beautiful historical place is surrounded by the Thar Desert and is known for its Forts, Temples, Traditional Textiles and Royal Portraits. This vibrant city has several attractions and offers a plethora of places to explore and the main attraction to this city is the most famous Junagarh Fort which showcases its ancient opulence and lifestyle of royal people. There are more royal places like Gajner Palace, Lalgarh Palace and Rampuria Haveli which attracts people by its royalty. This city is also known as Camel Country as it is famous for riding camels in the stunning golden dunes. Several temples are also famous which attracts a lot of religious people like Bhandasar Jain Temple, Shiv Bari Temple, Komadeshwar Temple and Karni Mata Temple which is a very unique temple in its own also called as the Rats Temple as people there believe rats to be sacred and worship them. History preserving places like Prachina Museum and The Royal Cenotaphs are visited by history-loving people who want to explore the beauty of this city. This rich heritage, local markets and cultural sites give people the experience of the civilization of the Harappan era.

30. Fatehpur

Fatehpur is a famous part of Shekhawati region located in Sikar district of Rajasthan. This ancient town is known for its historical places, art and culture by its magnificent paintings, Havelis and Boris which attracts a lot of tourists here. Art galleries like Nadine Cultural Centre, Kala Dirga Gallery and Saraswati Gallery are a treat for art-loving people which shows their traditional themes and tribal arts. Temples like Dholi Sati Dadi Mandir, Dwarkadheesh Temple and Balaji Dham are one of the most prominent temples in this city where pilgrims come from all over the country to pay visit and respects to their diety. Fatehpur also consists of many beautiful and historical Havelis like Jagannath Singhania Haveli and Gauri Shankar Haveli which are present in this city from ancient times which are so spectacular and showcase brilliant artwork which is a treat to eyes where people visit to witness and experience the country of a bygone era.

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