Rajasthan
Amazing legends of heroism and romance still resound from its equally amazing architecture, that still stands to narrate its tale of a bygone era. The magic of Rajasthan is unequalled in the world for its heritage, culture, safaris, sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife. Rajasthan is often expressed as huge open-air museum with relic so well preserved for the travelers and the curious of the day. The history of India dates back almost five thousand years, and Rajasthan plays a crucial and unique role, especially with regard to the development of Indian culture. Its impressive story reaches through a heroic past. Its extravagant splashes of bright hues against the desert landscape and the purity of its dry and sandy reaches, the miniature elegance of its small villages and impeccably maintained forts brings alive the story of the yore.
Places in and around Rajasthan
Groups always run in this order. Inside each group, the must-see picks come first; hikes and places to stay follow the order Windhorse recommends.
Sights and attractions in Rajasthan
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Ajmer
Continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D. When Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties.
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Amber Fort
Amer or Amber Fort is located in Amer about 11 kilometres from Jaipur. It is one of the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill.
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Bada Bagh
It was commissioned by Maharawal Jait Singh in the early 16th century and completed by his son Lunakaran after his death.
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Bharatpur
Bharatpur is haven for the bird watcher Bharatpur is about 54km away from Agra, 174km from Jaipur and about 20kms from Fatehpur Sikri, just a bit off the Agra-Jaipur highway.
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Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum
Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum is one of the most famous museums of Udaipur, exhibiting the brilliant collection of folk articles of Rajasthan.
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Bikaner
Bikaner-the camel country, this city is distinguished for the best riding camels in the world and hence boasts of having one of the largest Camel research and breeading…
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Brahma Temple
A beautiful carved silver turtle sits on the floor facing the sanctorum or Garbha Griha.
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Chokhi Dhani
An ethnic village resort with a blend of rustic environment and modern amenities making it an important destination in Pink City.
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City Palace Museum
A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city.
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Desert National Park
The Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its rich fauna.
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Eklingji Temple
It houses 108 temples chiselled out of sandstone and marble, this temple of Eklingji was built in 734 AD.
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Fateh Prakash Palace
Fateh Prakash Palace is a royal retreat tastefully decorated in traditional style with antique furniture and fixtures.
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Fatehsagar Lake
This delightful lake, bordered by hills and woodland was constructed by Maharana jai Singh to the north of Lake Pichola.
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Gaitore
It is the final resting place of the Maharajas of Jaipur and is located just off the Jaipur - Amber Road.
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Jag Mandir
This is the other island palace in Lake Pichola, which was constructed by Maharana Karan Singh as a hideout for Prince Khurram the estranged son of Emperor Jehangir…
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Jagdish Temple
Built by Maharana Jagat Singh I in 1651 the temple enshrines a black stone image of Lard Vishnu. There is a brass image of Garuda the Lord bird carrier.
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Jain Temples In Jaisalmer
The Jain temples in Jaisalmer are located within the Jaisalmer Fort premises.
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Jaipur
Jaipur is also popularly known as the Pink City, and is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
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Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is sometimes called the "Golden City of India" because the yellow sand gives a yellowish-golden tinge to the city and its surrounding area.
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Jal Mahal
The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its intricate architecture. The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot. It was used for the royal duck shooting parties.
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Jantar Mantar (Jaipur)
Just next to the entrance of City Palace is Jantar Mantar in Jaipur.The largest Stone Astronomical Observatory in the World.
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Jaswant Thada
The Jaswant Thada is architectural landmark found in Jodhpur. It is a white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharja Jaswant Singh II.
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Karni Mata Temple
This 600 year old temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, Deshnok is situated 30 km from Bikaner. A famous mystic of her times, believed to be an incarnation of goddess Durga.
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Keoladeo Ghana National Park
This magnificent bird haven in actual came into being paradoxically as a duck shooting preserve for Maharaja Suraj Mahl of Bharatpur.
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Khimsar
The village of Khimsar provides an excellent starting point to explore the district of Nagaur. Nagaur lies midway between Jodhpur and Bikaner.
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Khimsar Fort
Perched on the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of rural India, the unique fort at Khimsar offers a wide range of experiences.The fort was…
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Kumbhalgarh Fort
Cradled in the Aravali Ranges the fort was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. At a distance of 64 kms in north-west of Udaipur.
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Lake Pichola
Pichola Lake derives its name from Pichola Village was submerged and Maharana Udai Singh enlarged the lake after he founded the city.
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Lal Garh Palace
This grand palace is an architectural masterwork in red sandstone, and was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh Ji in 1902.
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Lohagarh Fort
This fort withstood an attack by British; built in 18th century this massive iron structure was built to defend the British attack.
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Maharana Pratap Memorial
Atop the Moti Magri or pearl hill, overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap.
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Mandawa
The city of Mandawa, founded in the mid 18th century, was once a town inhabited by the rich merchant families.
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Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur is one of the largest forts in forts. It is also the most magnificent fort in Jodhpur, infact, in the whole Rajasthan.
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Osian
The ancient town of Thar Desert was a great trading center between 8th to 12th centuries.
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Patwon Ki Haveli
This is one of the largest and most elaborate Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands in a narrow lane. It is five storeys high and is extensively carved.
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Rajiv Gandhi Park
Rajeev Gandhi Park is fast becoming a major tourist and local attraction because of its unique look and strategic location. Beautiful lakes and gardens are the hallmark of Udaipur.
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Ranakpur
Ranakpur in the state of Rajasthan is one of the five most important Jain pilgrimage.
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Ranthambhore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national park in Northern India.
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Sachiya Mata temple
The Ossian Sachiya Mata temple near Jodhpur was originally built in the 8th century. However, the temple complex that now stands dates back to the 12th century.
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Saheliyon Ki Bari
Maharana Sangram Singh built this in the mid 18th century. The delightful gardens appear discreet and in impeccable taste.
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Sam Sand Dunes
Sam Sand Dunes, 42 away km from Jaisalmer, is the most popular excursion to see the total sandy bush less desert. It has a truly glorious stretch of sweeping sand dunes.
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Sawai Madhopur
About 180 kms. to north-east of Jaipur, along the rolling hills of Vindhyas and Aravali ranges lies the town of Sawai Madhopur.
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Shilp Gram
Shilp Gram is situated 3 kms west of Udaipur near the Havala village is the Centre's Shilpgram - the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex.
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Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh
Located at a distance of 10 kms from Jaipur, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh is a beautiful garden on Jaipur-Agra Highway.
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Surya Temple
The Ossian Surya Temple near Jodhpur was constructed in the 10th century. It is quite similar to the Sun Temple at Ranakpur.
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The Lake Palace
The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5 hectare of the island in the middle of the Pichola Lake.
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Udaipur
Udaipur is often called the "Venice of the East" and is also famous by the name "Lake City. It is the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar.
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