Important Cities to Visit in Royal Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest state of India. It is regarded as the one of the most colorful and vibrant states in the country. It has rich heritage and unique culture & tradition. It is noted for its magnificent forts, mansions, havelis, palaces, temples, historical places, religious sites and some other fascinating structures and cultural objects. Thus tourism in this royal and imperial Indian state of Rajasthan will give you a wonderful experience of cultural heritage tourism that will linger in your memories forever. If you are interested to see the magnificent monuments of the state then you need to explore its historical cities which are counted among India’s most prominent tourist destinations. Here are details about some of the most important cities of the state which you will like to visit and explore on your Rajasthan trip.
The most visited and must visit city of Rajasthan is its capital city Jaipur which is also the largest city of the state. Established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Ji II, it is one of the finest planned cities in the country and lovingly known as the Pink City of India because of pink painted houses and buildings in the city. Jaipur is considered to be gateway for tourism in the state and is home to many magnificent forts, palaces and temples. Must see attractions to see in this state include Jantar Mantar Observatory (which is the only world heritage monument in the entire state), Jal Mahal Palace, Hawa Mahal Palace (the Palace of Winds), City Palace Complex (housing Govind Devji Temple, Museum, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, etc), Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple, Birla Temple, Rambagh Palace, Albert Hall Museum, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Jaipur local bazaars are also popular among visitors because of exquisite handicrafts and precious & semi-precious stones.
Jodhpur is the second largest city of the state and fondly known as the Blue City of India. Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan Palace are most popular monuments to see in the state. Jodhpur local bazaars are also popular among tourists. Udaipur, better known as City of Lakes & Palaces, is a beautiful oasis in the arid region of Rajasthan. It is noted for lovely lakes, elegant palaces and scenic locations; and often referred to as the Kashmir of Rajasthan due to its elegance. Lake Palace, Lake Pichola, City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Jagmandir Palace, Monsoon Palace, Vintage Car Gallery, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, etc are key attractions in the city. If you are in Udaipur then do not forget to make excursion to the famous Kumbhalgarh Fort which is located at the distance of only 82 km.
Jaisalmer, located in the heart of the Thar Desert, is an important city and tourist destination to visit on Rajasthan tour. Golden Fort, Merchant Havelis, Desert National Park, Sam Sand Dunes, Camel Safari Rides, etc are attractions for tourism in Jaisalmer, lovingly called the Golden City of India. Mount Abu (the only hill station of the state), Pushkar, Ajmer, Alwar, Kota, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Mandawa, etc are some other important cities and towns in the state of Rajasthan which you will love to explore on your trip. While exploring various Rajasthan cities it is advisable that you ought to have maps of Rajasthan for more convenience.
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Kanchan is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. She has authored many books on tour guide for Rajasthan cities and maps of Rajasthan .
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