Top 5 Places To Visit In Rajasthan

Rajasthan, known radically by the name Rajputana or the land of the kings, is the biggest state in the republic of India. It covers an area of 342,239 sq km which is 10.4% of India. However despite of its large size it is enclosed by the Great Indian Desert, Thar. The Thar Desert runs equally to the Sutlej-Indus river valley. Being situated at the front of Indian civilization, the state of Rajasthan has seen the age of kings thus, explaining the moniker ‘the land of kings’. Rajasthan houses an wounderful display of arts and architecture, amenities of it being a princely state. Each person of Rajasthan has a distinctive style of architecture and arts making it one of the most culturally diverse famous places in the world.

1. Jaipur

Visitor Information:

• Famous for: Heritage, Forts, Shopping, Cuisine.
• Major Attractions: City Palace, Amer Fort, Pink City Bazaars.
• Nearby Places: Ajmer, Sawai Madhopur, Pushkar.
• Ideal Visit Time: 2 days or more

The capital of the state, Jaipur is also the biggest city in the princely state of Rajasthan. It was established 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 perfect saffron or pink color of the buildings. The construction 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 most preffering tourist locations.

2. Udaipur

Visitor Information:

• Famous for: Heritage, Forts, Lakes, Weddings.
• Major Attractions: City Palace, Lake Pichola, Lake Palace.
• Nearby Places: Nathdwara, Kumbhalgarh, Mount Abu.
• Ideal Visit Time: 2 days.

The City of Udaipur is known by its common name, the city of lakes.Udaipur was constructed 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 and private location. Today, most of the palaces have been molded into hotels, thus attracting a huge no. of tourist or visitors crowed to this city.Apart from its various palaces, forts, market places, and various temples are also the reason for its popularity of the city. The cities are well planned and builded and the people hospitable, the place is not only famous for its palaces and monuments but for the forts also, the city of Udaipur has a lot to offer its visitors or touristors.

Some of the attractions nearby Udaipur city are Dungarpur, Ghanerao, Banswara, Dungarpur, Rajsamand, Nathdwara, Haldighati,  Kumbhalgarh and Mount Abu.

3. Jodhpur

Visitor Information

• Famous for: Heritage, Forts, Cuisine.
• Major Attractions: Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan.
• Nearby Places: Osian, Phalodi, Ranakpur.
• Ideal Visit Time: 1 day.

The second biggest City of Rajasthan, Jodhpur is also the second most populated city of Rajasthan . The city was constructed in 1459 by the Rathore Rajput Ruler, Rao Jodha Singh of Marwar. Jodhpur is also famous by the name of Sun City as it enjoys a bright sunny weather all around. It is considered to be the most famous city of  Rajasthan as it lies only at a distance of 250 km from the Indo-Pakistan border.

There are many  hill forts, palaces, hotels and the old walled city are just a handful of attractions from the multitude that this wonderful city has to offers.

Other places nearby Jodhpur are Khimsar, Pali, Nagaur, Ranakpurand Phalodi. These places are a must visit.

4. Jaisalmer

Visitor Information:

• Famous for: Heritage, Thar Desert, Havelis.
• Major Attractions: Jaisalmer Fort, Sam Sand Dunes.
• Nearby Places: Lodhruva, Barmer.
• Ideal Visit Time: 2 days.

The appropriately named 'golden city', which comes from its view during the day, the city of Jaisalmer lies in the heart of the Thar Desert. The city was constructed by The Bhati Rajput ruler Maharawal Jaisal Singh in 1156 Ad and it accomplish its name from the golden sands of the Thar Desert . This is an important and famous tourist spot due to its magnificent architecture and the various arts and crafts which are famous to this region. It shine on tourism, and can be called a home away from home for a large no. of tourists from all around the world.

The unique and most important  feature about the city of Jaisalmer is its architecture and construction. It was constructed as a walled city which makes it one of the biggest forts in the world. To get more information about the main tourist spots in Jaisalmer, Other noteworthy places near Jaisalmer that would enhance  your experience are Kuldhara, Khuri, Lodhruva and Barmer.

5. Pushkar

Visitor Information:

• Famous for: Lord Brahma, Hinduism, Camel Safari.
• Major Attractions: Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple.
• Nearby Places: Ajmer, Jaipur.
• Ideal Visit Time: Half day.

The holy City of Pushkar is often represent as the king of pilgrimage sites in India. The town is situated at the shores of the Pushkar Lake, which was generated by the tears of Lord Shiva and is one of the oldest cities of India and the date of its origin is unknown and is often lump together with the Hindu mythology. It is famous for its temples and various Ghats which are patronize by hundreds of visitors during the annual bath.

The most importent attraction of Pushkar is the annual camel fair. It is a five day fair held where people buy and sell shorthorns. But that’s not all the fair is home to a large no. of tourist crowd that is attracted by the music, dance, stalls and various events that are held here during the camel fair. Camel races are one of the most interested as well.