The
legacy of Rajputs, Rajasthan, is one of the prime tourist attractions of
India. The state known for its art, architecture and crafts all over world
stands high in the tourist map of India. Its colourful cities and splendid
forts, palaces, monuments, temples and diverse wildlife with unique
tradition & culture invites tourists from all over world. Cities like
Jaipur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Bikaner, Ajmer, Jaisalmer are some hot spots and
the frequently visited tourist destinations in India. The pink city of
Jaipur, with its fascinating forts and palaces reflects the warmth and
courtesy it has for the tourists. The city of Pushkar, the forts &
palaces of Jodhpur, havelis of Jaisalmer and the lakes of Udaipur add to the
charm and beauty of this state.
The cities of Rajasthan offer numerous tourist destinations with royal
treatments to its guests. Following are some important cities of Rajasthan
that have gained immense reputation as tourist destinations:
Capital City
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Jaipur - The Pink City of Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and is one
of the three destinations of Golden Triangle tour. Its tourist attractions
like the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal & Amber Fort are some of
the delightful places, which are worth visiting.
Desert Circuit Cities
» Jaisalmer - Located on
the edge of the Thar Desert, it is one of the exotic tourist place of
Rajasthan. Camel safari, Jaisalmer Fort and trips to Sam sand dune &
Jain temples are the major attractions of this desert city.
» Jodhpur - Also known as the
Blue City, Jodhpur offers some magnificent forts and palaces. Mehrangarh
Fort, Jaswant Thada & Umaid Bhawan Palace are some of the important
tourist destinations to visit.
» Bikaner - Bikaner,
another city of Rajasthan, popular for its snacks and sweets. The city is
also known as the camel country as it offers camel safaris in the desert.
Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and the holy Karni Devi temple are some
prominent structures in the city.
Pilgrimage Cities
» Pushkar - The holy city
Pushkar is known for its Pushkar Lake, which is an important pilgrimage spot
for the Hindus. The city has nearly 400 temples including the Lord Brahma
Temple - the only temple in world dedicated to Lord Brahma. It is also
popular for its Pushkar Fair marked by several cultural events and cattle
fair.
» Ajmer - It is one of the major Muslim pilgrimage
place in India and popular for the tomb of Sufi saint Khawaja Moinuddin
Chisti. Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpara, Taragarh Fort, Ana Sagar Lake, Nasiyan Temple
are some other tourist destinations in the city.
» Mount Abu - The only hill
station of the state Rajasthan, Mount Abu, is well known for the famous
Dilwara Jain temples. Gaumukh Temple dedicated to Lord Rama and Nakki Lake
are the other attractions of the city.
» Ranakpur - The city is famous for
its carved Jain temples and is one of the major holy places for Jains.
Chaumukha Temple, Parsvanath and Neminath Temple are the major ones.
Wildlife Reserves
» Bharatpur - The city supports diverse life forms
and is known for its bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park. The city
also features some great forts and palaces mostly built in Rajputana
architectural style.
» Ranthambore - Ranthambore city withholds great
wildlife reserves and resources. The Ranthambore National Park featuring
Indian tigers is one of the prime tourist destination in the city.
