Rajasthan is a state in northern India. The state covers an area of 342,239 square kilometers or 10.4 percent of the total geographical area of India. Rajasthan, known formerly by the name Rajputana or the land of the kings. Rajasthan houses an amazing display of arts and architecture, courtesy of it being a princely state. Each individual kingdom of Rajasthan has a distinctive style of architecture and arts making it one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.
Top place in Rajasthan
1.Jaipur
The capital of the state, Jaipur is also the largest city in the princely state of Rajasthan. It 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. In the 2008 Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Survey, Jaipur was ranked #7 of the best places to visit in Asia. Jaipur has lots to offer to even the most average tourists. Forts, monuments, temples, Gardens, museums and vast market places of Jaipur bring tourists who come from all around the world to experience the food, fun, and frolic at this wonderful town. Jaipur is also home to a huge no. of arts and crafts with over 20 unique specializations.
Top Place in Jaipur
- City Palace
- Amer Fort
- Nahargarh Fort
- Jaigarh Fort
- Hawa Mahal
- Jal Mahal
- Jantar Mantar
- Pink City Bazaars
- Albert Hall Museum
- Galtaji
- Birla Temple
- Govind Dev Ji Temple
2.Udaipur
Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. The Mewar Rajputs founded the city to relocate its capital from Chittor to a more secure location. Today, most of the palaces have been converted into hotels, thus attracting a huge no. of tourists crowd to this city. The city’s picturesque location at the foothills of the Aravalli Mountains, the state of Udaipur is a unique destination. Apart from its various palaces, forts, market places, and various temples are also the reason for its popularity.
Top Place in Udaipur
- City Palace
- Lake Pichola
- Lake Palace
- Lake Garden Palace
- The Royal Vintage Car Museum
- Bagore Ki Haveli
- Saheliyon Ki Bari
- Jagdish Temple
- Shilpgram
- Moti Magri
3. Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh is a city and municipality in Rajasthan, northwest India. It’s known for the honey-colored, 7th-century Chittorgarh Fort, a vast hilltop complex with the remains of many temples and monuments. The ancient city of Chittorgarh also known as Chittor was said to have been founded by the Maurya Dynasty. The 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.
Top place in Chittorgarh
- Chittorgarh Fort
- Rana Kumbha Palace
- Fateh Prakash Palace
- Meera Temple
- Rani Padmini Palace
4. Mount Abu
Mount Abu is a hill station in western India’s Rajasthan state, near the Gujarat border. Set on a high rocky plateau in the Aravalli Range and surrounded by forest, it offers a relatively cool climate and views over the arid plains below. Mount Abu was known as the Arbuda Mountain, which has been mentioned in the Hindu Epic Mahabharata and is known to be the place where the Great Sage Vasistha 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.
Top Place in Mount Abu
- Dilwara Jain temples
- Guru Shikar
- Achalgarh
- Nakki Lake
- Sunset Point
- Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple
- Trevor’s tank
- Mount Abu Bazaars
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- Toad Rock
