Best Places for Tourists in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is one of the best places in India for tourists. This is the largest state with many amazing destinations. This state is best for outings whether you’re coming with family, with friends, with a couple, or on a solo trip. This place has amazing destinations to visit, it offers heritage walks, historical fortresses, wildlife adventures, beautiful palaces, traditional music, cultural visits, and many more. It’s a large state and every corner of this beautiful state attracts the attention of people coming here. Because of uncountable places, sometimes tourists cannot decide where they should visit. So, in this blog, I am going to tell you about the best places that you should definitely add to your Rajasthan itinerary. 

Jaipur 

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and there are many forts and palaces here. This city is famous all over the World as the “Pink City” because back in the 19th century it was painted in pink to welcome the Prince of Wales. People count this beautiful destination as one of the most romantic tourist places in India. This scenic destination has many attractions and it’s a fusion of the old and modern world that is packed with culture, history, and art. This place is famous because it has some of the country's finest historical marvels, forts, palaces, and museums.  The top places to visit here include Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Patrika Gate, Amber Fort, Birla Mandir, and Jal Mahal. 

Udaipur 

Udaipur is a fascinating place that should undoubtedly be on your list. Other than Udaipur, this place is famous among people as the “City of Lakes”, “City of Dawn” and “Venice of East” because of its seven scenic lakes. This beautiful city is located on the southern side of the Aravali hills, which gives a majestic background to the landscapes of the city. The most popular lakes of Rajasthan that one should definitely visit are in Udaipur such as Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola, Udaisagar Lake, Jaisamand Lake, Badi Lake, Doodh Talai, etc. This city has bustling streets and marketplaces which makes it full of life. The top places to visit in Udaipur include City Palace, Lake Pichola, Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace, Jag Mandir, Bagore Ki Haveli Museum, Fateh Safar Lake, and Sahellon Ki Bari. 

Ranthambore National Park 

Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places that one should definitely visit in Rajasthan. Nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts like this place a lot as it’s home to Royal Bengal Tigers, sloth bear, leopard, caracal, jackal, fox, hyena and mongoose, chital, sambar deer, rhesus macaque, langur, nilgai, and many more with various species of flora. People can see the fauna and flora of this wild park by going on Ranthambore Safari which will let them enjoy the natural beauty of this huge forest. Here you can enjoy Gypsy safaris, canter safaris, wildlife photography, bird watching, and sights of wild animals. Ranthambore National Park was once the hunting ground and game reserve for the royal families of Jaipur but then it became a wildlife conservation area. Along with animals and plants, this park shelters more than 320 species of birds. This place is the best destination to visit if you love nature, animals, and birds. 

Jaisalmer 

Jaisalmer which is also known as the “Golden City of Rajasthan” is located in the heart of Thar Desert. This golden city is a mixture of rich history, golden landscapes, and vibrant culture with sandstone buildings. The world-famous Jaisalmer fort stands in the middle of the city at the top of a triangular-shaped hill. This is the star attraction of the city as one can watch the whole city from the top of the fort and trust me it looks amazing. If you want to explore the exquisite handicrafts, handlooms, textiles, and fragrant spices of Rajasthan then a walk in the colorful bazaars of this city should be there on your list.  Tourists should definitely enjoy a camel ride in the endless expanse of sand sea. Some must-visit attractions of this place are Jaisalmer Fort, Thar Heritage Museum, Gadisar Lake, Thar Desert, Tanot Mata Temple, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, and Khaba Fort.   

Bikaner 

Bikaner is a historic city, it was once a powerful and popular city that was a part of the Great Silk Trade Road. Many precious goods, metals, silk, and spices were carried from one kingdom to another through this city but after the introduction of other routes for trade, Bikaner lost its prominence. Many history enthusiasts love to travel to Bikaner for the interesting facts and stories related to this place. When coming to Bikaner, make sure to book your evening desert safari. Here,  you can enjoy the culture of Rajasthan by sitting and watching folk dance and listening to the traditional music by artists during the beautiful golden sunset. Here are some destinations that you should definitely visit in Bikaner - Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Mandir, Rampuria Haveli, Seth Bhandasar Jain Temple, Shri Laxmi Niwas Palace, Sadul Museum, and Prachin Museum.