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Cities of Rajasthan

The state of Rajasthan, in the north-west corner of India, is rich in history, legend and romance. Rajasthan was originally made up of more than 22 princely states, each of the ruled by Rajput prince. The land of medieval fortresses and palaces, temples, mosques, and lakes and gardens galore. Rajasthan's uniqueness and magnificence has made it one of the first choice of the tourists heading for India.

Camel Cart, Jaipur

Though every corner of Rajasthan has something for its visitors, their are some major cities in Rajasthan which are worth seeing. Some of them are

Jaipur : Also known as the Pink City on account of its pink-hued buildings, is the capital of Rajasthan. The maze of pavilions, the courtyards and gardens in the City Palace complex is fascinating as is the 953 windows of Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Seven miles away, atop a steep hillside is deserted Amber Fort, the ancient capital.

Jodhpur : Jodhpur is situated at the edge of the Thar Desert. The city is dominated by a massive fort ­ Meherangarh ­ which stands right in the center of town. There are seven gates in this fort. The view from the ramparts of the fort overlooking the town below is spectacular.

Jaisalmer : The walled city Jaisalmer perched on a hill seems to be rising up out of the desert is like splendid. But this is not just a fort, it houses several thousand people within its complex, living and working. One can find small hotels, restaurants, beauty parlors and handicraft stores, along the narrow stone streets. Jaisalmer is also the main point for the popular camel safaris. The sunset viewing from its terrace is just spectacular.
Udaipur : The White City of Rajasthan is known as India’s most romantic city and the Lake Palace Hotel is the jewel in its crown. Floating in the middle of Lake Pichola, this palace was built 300 years ago of pure white marble.

Bikaner : More popularly known as the camel country, The city is renowned for the best riding camels. This royal fortified city, lies in the north of the desert state. Bikaner is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city’s lifestyle.

Pushkar : Pushkar is situated 11 km from Ajmer on the edge of the desert. The tiny peaceful town of Pushkar along the bank of the Pushkar Lake is an important pilgrimage spot for the Hindus.

Tour Packages
Tour PackagesDurationDestination
Royal Rajasthan Tour16 DaysDelhi - Bikaner - Jaisalmer...
Rajasthan Wildlife Park21 DaysDelhi - Jaipur - Bharatpur...
Forts & Palace Tour of Rajasthan13 DaysDelhi - Udaipur - Jodhpur...
North India Splendour with Nepal17 DaysDelhi - Bikaner - Agra...


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