Tourism in Rajasthan Cities

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
» 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.