Rajasthan Tourist Places

Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture with its slogan 'Padharo mahare desh'. Every third foreign tourist visiting India travels to Rajasthan as it is part of the Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels.

The mightiest and the largest Indian fort was built by Rathore King Rao Jodha, who was also the founder of Blue City, Jodhpur. Mehrangarh Fort is a citadel with various tourist attraction in itself such as Chamunda Devi Temple, Desert Rock Park, Mehrangarh Museum, Daulat Khana, Ancient paintings and sculptures. Folk Musicians and singers increase the beauty of this place. It is one of the best places to visit in Rajasthan. Also, read about coldest places in India.

The holy town of Pushkar is a major spot of pilgrimage. It has many Hindu Temples like Brahma Temple, Varaha Temple and some prime Sikh Gurdwaras. Other than its holistic beauty, Pushkar is also famous for its annual fairs where many local cottage arts and cattle trade occurs. Camel is a locally popular animal, which is very useful to travel through the sandy deserts. Camel trade also occurs in these fairs. Pushkar has an old holy lake in the heart of the town known as the Pushkar lake. It’s believed to be a sacred lake for Hindus.

Mount Abu, a part of Aravalli mountain ranges is located in Sirohi district of Rajasthan. This hill station holds a plethora of breathtaking natural views and man-made architectures. It has a Wildlife sanctuary which conserves a wide variety of local flora and fauna residing in the Abu forest. The divine view of Sunrise and Sunset can be seen clearly from two distinct points on the mount. Mount Abu contains a large number of Hindu and Jain temples like Dilwara Jain Temple, Devi Temple, Dattatreya Temple on the tip of the mount. It has many more places to visit Nakki Lake, Achalgarh fort and the list goes on.

One of the best places to visit in Rajasthan, Ajmer Sharif Dargah is the shrine of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chisti. It contains the tomb of the famous Sufi saint. It is a pious land for the Muslim pilgrimage. It is believed that whoever comes here with a pure heart, all his/her wishes will come true. Moinuddin Chisti was known as the most secular of all the Muslim Saints.

Udaipur, also known as the city of lakes is located near the green and lush Aravalli mountains and occupies a large number of natural and man-made lakes in and around it. Udaipur was the capital of Mewar kingdom and was found by Maharana Udai Singh II. It is also called the “Venice of East”. Magnificent Udaipur city Palace, which towers over the Lake Pichola is built in such a way that from its balconies, the whole city can be seen to view amazing tourist spots of this beautiful city. Also, read about the most spectacular waterfalls in India.

Ranthambore National park is one of the largest national parks in India. It is located in the city of Sawai Madho Singh and formerly was a hunting ground for Kings. Go on a wildlife Safari at this national park and you can witness a large number of various wild and birds. The main attraction of this place is Tigers, as Project Tiger has been active here for the conservation of the population of Tigers.