Fame of being called the Blue City, Jodhpur is situated in the center of Rajasthan founded by the chief of Rathore clan, Rao Jodha during […]
Where to go and what to visit in Rajasthan
Rajasthan in India is one of the most visited places by tourists every year and there are more than a handful of reasons for that. The rich splendour, the immense history, the incredible architecture, beautiful lakes, the amazing desert and above all, the unique culture and traditions of the locals. Rajasthan, being the biggest state in the country, has numerous cities that you can visit while touring the state. With so much on offer, tourists may not always get what all to visit and hence we have come up with a list of places you must definitely visit in Rajasthan to experience all the beauty of the state and understanding the colourful culture.
Jaipur
The first place to visit in Rajasthan is its capital city, Jaipur. Jaipur has a bit of everything to offer, the forts and the palaces, street markets, museums and amazing food. Through City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Amer Fort, you get to witness some of the finest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture. The museums in the city shows you the amazing history of the city with the help of the artefacts, weapons, costumes, palanquins and several other things. The other great thing about the city is the plethora of heritage hotels you can stay in, while enjoying your stay here.
Best time to Visit: Almost throughout the year but try to not to go in extreme summers to avoid the searing heat.
Major Attractions: City Palace of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Pink City and Jal Mahal.
Things to do: Explore the street markets, photography of some of the best architecture, hot air ballooning and shopping for local handicrafts.
City Palace Jaipur
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Jaisalmer
The deeper you get into the state, you get to see the remarkable Thar Desert and its surrounding cities and one such city is Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is often known as the Golden City of Rajasthan due to its Golden coloured Fort, Jaisalmer Fort. The Fort is the one of the very few fort cities in the world that still exist with people living in it. Gadisar Lake, Patwon ki Haveli and Jain Temples are the various place you can visit. Apart from that, one of the best experiences you can get here is that of the amazing time you can spend in the desert, doing various activities among the sand dunes.
Best time to Visit: November to March. Since the city is so close to the Thar Desert, the city is too hot to enjoy the visit in summer months.
Major Attractions: Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Desert National Park, Thar Desert and Jain Temples.
Things to do: Camel Safari, Desert Safari, Sand Dune Bashing, Camping in the Desert, Boating in Gadisar Lake, Parasailing, etc.
Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Jodhpur as a city has a unique charm among all the cities inn Rajasthan with its immense history and mega forts. Jodhpur is often called the ‘Blue City’ because of the blue walled houses you find throughout the city. The one spot to witness all that is top of the Mehrangarh Fort. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the biggest forts in the whole country, built on top of a hillock 110ft above the city. Jaswant Thada, Sardar Market and the Mandore Gardens are few of the many places you can visit here. Umaid Bhawan Palace is another place you must visit. Once the palace of the royal family, a part of it is now one of the best luxury hotels in the world.
Best time to Visit: Throughout the year.
Major Attractions: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Sardar Market, Clock Tower, Mandore Gardens, Umaid Bhawan Palace and the Kalyana Lake.
Things to do: Local sightseeing, enjoying the bird’s eye view of the complete city and shipping.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
Udaipur
Udaipur, the City of Lakes, is a hub for newlyweds and couples in general. The city, with its innumerable number of lakes and beautiful palaces, is often considered one of the most romantic places in the India. Majority of the city is situated surrounding the biggest lake in the city, Lake Pichola. City Palace of Udaipur has some magnificent piece of architecture in it that is a pleasure to the heart. The museum here too provides a ton of information regarding the history of the city. The best part is that you can experience that royal feel by staying here at the City Palace. Monsoon Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Jagdish Mandir and several other palaces and lakes are the various tourist spots in the city.
Best time to Visit: November to March. The winters would be the ideal time to visit the city of Udaipur.
Major Attractions: Lake Pichola, City Palace of Udaipur, Fateh Sagar Lake, Monsoon Palace, Jagdish Mandir, Khumbhalgarh Fort.
Things to do: Boating at various lakes, visiting palaces and exploring the local markets.
City Palace, Udaipur
Pushkar Camel Fair
Pushkar is the one city in Rajasthan that is more popular for its temporary establishments than its palaces and forts. Pushkar and Fairs are synonymous with each other due to the incredible number of fairs and festivals that take place here during the winters. The best among all those fairs is the Pushkar Camel Fair. Camels from across the state of Rajasthan come here with their owners to have new deals and much more. It is a paradise for photography lovers, as the place promises to give you multiple stories for you to capture through the lens. Pushkar is also popular for having the only temple in the country with Lord Brahma as its major deity.
Best time to Visit: November to March. Since it is a desert area, visiting here in summers is not a great idea. Moreover, the fairs too take place in the winters.
Major Attractions: Pushkar Camel Fair, Brahma Temple, Meerabai Temple and the beautiful Pushkar Lake.
Things to do: Photography, Boating at the lake and enjoy the local food.
Pushkar Camel Fair, Pushkar
Mandawa
Mandawa is a unique city in itself because of the innumerable Havelis it has. Less than 200kms away from Jaipur, the small town has seen various rulers and ministers over its history and hence has so many havelis. With most of them abandoned now, the government has turned most of it into tourist sites. Some of them are heritage hotels while some of them still lie there with no one to take care of. All this makes it an ideal location for someone who has interest in enjoying architecture and exploring abandoned castles.
Best time to Visit: October to March. Avoid the summers, as it can get really hot here.
Major Attractions: Mandawa Fort, Snehi Ram Ladia Haveli, Golden Haveli, Sewaram Saraf Haveli and the other various Havelis.
Things to do: Local sightseeing and exploration of the innumerable Havelis you may find in the streets of the local city.
Mandawa Haveli, Mandawa
Bikaner
Bikaner has a rich history of over 500 years and is now the fourth largest city in Rajasthan. Junagarh Fort is one of the best forts in the state and also has a unique distinction of being one of the very few forts built not on top of a hill. Laxmi Niwas Palace is another popular attraction in the city, which was once a palace but now a heritage hotel run by the royal family of Bikaner. Bhandesar Jain Temple is known for its beautiful architecture with mirror works, leaf petal designs, wall paintings and much more. The city has several other temples as well. Visiting National Research Centre on Camels would be a great experience where you get to mingle with Camels.
Best time to Visit: October to March when the weather remains pleasant and cool. Avoid the summers.
Major Attractions: Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, several Jain and Hindu Temples and National Research Centre on Camels.
Things to do: Local sightseeing, spending some time with Camels and explore the temples.
Laxmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner
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