Rajasthan Tourism: If you are planning for a trip then Rajasthan should be on top of the list. Most of the things that you think will make your trip more exciting can be found in Rajasthan. You can see beautiful palaces and forts. You can take a ride with elephants and camels. Then you have the entire dessert.
Below are the Best Tourist placed which you can afford to miss once you are in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Tourism: Jaipur – Pink city
The “Pink City” of Jaipur has been recently declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. This city is one of Rajasthan’s most popular tourist spots. It has many famous palaces and forts, with most of them boasting vivid views and elaborate architecture. If you are planning to stay in Jaipur then it is going to be an enjoyable moment for you as accommodations are reasonably priced. Many have been converted from heritage properties into hotels giving guests a very royal experience! Jaipur also has many fabulous shops where you can go shopping
Rajasthan Tourism: Udaipur – Romantic city
Udaipur is filled with expansive lakes and palaces. This is the reason why it is called the most romantic city in India. The landmark City Palace Complex stretches along the eastern shore of Lake Pichola and dominates the majority of the city.
The royal family still lives in some part of it. Many personal royal heirlooms, family photos, and other memorabilia can be seen displayed in the City Palace Museum, giving Udaipur a very royal feel. And what’s more, you can even stay in the City Palace! Alternatively, those on a budget can choose the heritage hotels by the lake with amazing views.
Rajasthan Tourism: Jodhpur – Blue City
It is called the “Blue City” because of its blue painted buildings, It is considered the second-largest city in Rajasthan. The walled old part of the city is managed by fort Mehrangarh, which provides the best outlook across Jodhpur’s blue buildings.
It is considered one of the largest and best-maintained forts in India. Inside there are many ornate palaces, a museum, and a restaurant. There are many places where you can stay. They are not so expensive but yet are quite comfortable and enjoyable.
Rajasthan Tourism: Jaisalmer – Sandstone City
It is one of the remarkable sandstone cities that you will ever see. It rises magically from the dunes of the Thar Desert, Looking at this city you will feel like it’s straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. It has an ancient fort which will mesmerize you. This fort was built in 1156. It several palaces, temples, and some elegant Havelis (mansions), as well as shops and other residences. You can stay in a hotel that offers you a fort view or you can opt for a desert camp.
If you want to have a desert camel safari experience that too without crowds and commercialization then Osian is the ideal option for you which is a small town and is about an hour and a half to the north of Jodhpur. You can find many intricately carved stone temples dating back to the 8th century. Over here you can stay at Osian Dunes Resort and Camp or can opt for Reggie’s camel camp.
Ajmer Dargah
Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Ajmer, Rajasthan is the sufi shrine also known as Dargah of the revered sufi saint, Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hassan Chishti. The famous sufi saint is also known as Gareeb Nawaz. The shrine has Khaja Saab’s grave (Maqbara or Mazar). The dargah is a site of pilgrimage to all the followers of all religion and visited by pilgrims across the world.
The Dargah is located about 2 kms from the main Ajmer Railway Station. It is said that put seven tonnes of Rose Petals are offered by the Pilgrims every day. The annual urs (Death Anniversary) of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, is celebrated every year from the start of Islamic Month of Rajab till the sixth day of Rajab Month. Lakhs of devotees come to the dargah for offerings and prayers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered chadar during the 809th Annual urs of Khawja Saab.
Pushkar
For most of the year, Pushkar has been considered a small town that attracts a lot of backpackers and hippie types. However, all of a sudden it comes alive for a couple of weeks in October or November when the Pushkar camel fair hits the town. If you want to relax and just chill out then Pushkar is worth visiting at any time of year. Bad sadly, the town is no longer as it used to be in the older days.
These days, it has become much more westernized and tourist-focused. Everything over here has become money-oriented. The priests by the bathing ghats are very forceful in demanding donations. It would be better to avoid this area, and instead, head to the Pushkar market for some fun shopping.
Bikaner
This remote and desert town of Bikaner receives very few tourists in comparison to some of the other prominent destinations in Rajasthan because of its out-of-the-way location over five hours north of Jodhpur. Its main attractions have to be the atmospheric walled Old City and fort. It is also known for the Karni Mata rat temple which is just nearby as well.
The Karni Mata festival is held to worship the rats is one of the quirkiest festivals in India which you will ever see. Every January camel fair takes place. You can stay at the Narendra Bhawan heritage. Rajasthan is the land of kings and forts and has a rich cultural history that will have a different flavor with every single place of your visit. The above-mentioned places are just a few of many secrets that this ancient place hides.
A visit to Rajasthan is one of the most spiritual experiences you will ever witness. Its impact will always be there in your heart throughout your life.
