Tourist Places You Must Visit in Rajasthan

20 Must Visit Tourist Places in Rajasthan…
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1. City Palace, Jaipur
The City Palace is one of the best
tourist places to visit in Rajasthan. It
is a palace complex in Jaipur that
houses the famous Chandra Mahal
and Mubarak Mahal. The Chandra
Mahal is one of the most popular
tourist places in Rajasthan. It was
once the seat of the Maharaja of
Jaipur and was built between 1729
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2. Amber Fort, Jaipur
The Amber Fort, more generally
known as the Amer Fort, is one of
the most popular and is situated at a
distance of 11 km from Jaipur, the
capital city of Rajasthan.The Amer
Palace served as the royal residence
of Rajput Maharajas and their
families. At the entrance of the
Amber Fort, there is a temple
dedicated to Sila Devi, who is a
goddess of the Chaitanya Cult.

3. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
The Jantar Mantar Observatory in
Jaipur is a collection of architectural
astronomical instruments. The Jantar
Mantar was built by Maharaja Sawai
Jai Singh II who served as a
commander to Mughal Emperor
Aurangzeb. The Jantar Mantar
houses a giant sun dial called the
Samrat Yantra and other
astronomical instruments such as the
Nadivalya Yantra, the Jai Prakash
Yantra and the Laghu Samrat Yantra.

4. Kumbhalgarh Fort,
Udaipur
The Kumbhalgarh Fort is situated in
the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan.
The fort is best known as the
birthplace of one of the greatest
warriors of India, Maharana Pratap.
The fort was built during the course
of the 15th century, and further
additions were made to it in the
19th century.

5. Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur
The Fateh Prakash Palace is a great
choice for visitors. It was built in the
early 20th century and is named
after Maharana Fateh Prakash, who
was the king during the construction
of the palace. The palace was used
as a venue by the kings in earlier
days and has now been converted
into a hotel. The palace is still owned
by the Mewar Royal Family of
Udaipur.

6. Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
The Mehrangarh Fort is one of the
largest forts in India, situated at an
elevation of 440 feet from the city.
The fort is enclosed by high and
sturdy walls and encloses several
palaces and temples within its
complex. Besides the palaces, the
Mehrangarh Fort also has a museum
which is one of the most well-stocked
museums in Rajasthan. The
Mehrangarh Fort is a must-visit
destination among all the Rajasthan
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7. Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
The Umaid Bhawan Palace, originally
called the Chittar Palace, is one of
the world’s largest private
residences. While a part of the
palace is still used by the Jodhpur
Royal Family, another part has been
leased out to the Taj Group of Hotels
and it is now being run as a heritage
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8. Mandore Gardens, Jodhpur
The Mandore Gardens is well known
for its Chattris of several rulers of the
state of Marwar. The most
prominent among all the Chattris is
that of Maharaja Ajit Singh II, which
was built in 1793. The Mandore
Gardens also has a government
museum that has a Hall of Heroes
and a temple dedicated to 33 crore
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9. Nizamuddin Dargah, Ajmer
The Dargah Sharif in Ajmer is one of
the most popular tourist places in
Rajasthan. It is the maqbara or grave
of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinudeen
Chisti The dargah is managed by the
Dargah Committee, appointed under
The Dargah Khwaja Saheb Act of
1955.

10. Deeg Palace, Bharatpur
The Deeg Palace is situated in this
town and is known for its
architectural beauty. The palace was
built by Raja Surajmal with the
objective of warding off the
scorching heat of the summers.

11. Lohargarh Fort, Bharatpur
Raja Surajmal created a number of
palaces and forts in Bharatpur. One
of these forts is the Lohagarh Fort,
which is also among the strongest
forts in the country. The fort was
built in a manner so as to stand
resistant to attacks from invaders.

12. Badal Mahal, Bundi
Badal Mahal is situated within the
Taragarh Fort. The beautiful palace is
known for its architectural grandeur
and its beautiful paintings and
murals. The palace is a major tourist
attraction in Bundi and attracts a
large number of domestic and
foreign tourists because of its
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13. Taragarh Fort, Bundi
One of the best tourist places to visit in
Rajasthan is the Taragarh Fort or the
Star Fort in Bundi. The fort was
constructed in 1534 AD on a hillside.
The fort has three gateways called the
Laxmi Pol, the Phuta Darwaza and
Gagudi ki Phatak. Today, most parts of
the fort are in a dilapidated condition.
However, it still looks majestic and is
the most impressive monument in
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14. Jaisalmer Fort
The Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest
forts in the world. It is called the Sonar
Qila in the local language as it is made
of yellow sandstone. The Jaisalmer Fort
takes on a yellow hue in the sun rays
and turns a beautiful honey gold colour
at sunset. Furthemore, the Jaisalmer
Fort is the only living fort in the
country.

15. Jagmandir Palace, Kota
The Jagmandir Palace is another one of
the tourist attractions in Kota. The
Jagmandir Palace was built by one of
the queens of Kota in 1740 and is
situated in the middle of the Kishore
Sagar Lake. The Kishore Sagar Lake is an
artificial lake and is well known for its
scenic beauty.

16. Mount Abu
Mount Abu is often referred to as the
Oasis in the Desert, as it has a number
of lakes, rivers, waterfalls and
evergreen forests. Mount Abu is a
popular hill station in the Aravalli Range
of Rajasthan. It is also home to the
beautiful Dilwara Jain temples which
are a major attraction for tourists
visiting Rajasthan.

17. Chittorgarh Fort
The Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort
in India and the grandest fort in the
state of Rajasthan. The fort, which is
also called Chittor, was the seat of
power of the rulers of Mewar.

18. Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
The Junagarh Fort, originally called the
Chintamani Fort, is one of the few forts
in Rajasthan which is not built on a
hilltop. The fort was built in the early
20th century when the royal family
moved to the Lalgarh Palace. The
Junagarh Fort is placed centrally and
the city of Bikaner has developed
around it. The fort complex was built
under the supervision of Karan Chand,
who served as the Prime Minister of
Raja Rai Singh.

19. Nathdwara Temple
The Nathdwara Temple is located 48
kms North-East of Udaipur city in
Rajasthan. It is a famous tourist
attraction for the followers of the
Hindu God, Shrinathji. The temple was
built in the 17th century.

20. City Palace, Udaipur
The City Palace is located at the banks
of Lake Pichola and it has several
palaces bulit within its complex. It is
bulit on a hill top which acounts for
picturesque view of the whole city. The
architectural design is a fusion of
Rajasthani and Mughal designs.

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