Rajasthan The Land Of Kings

Major Attraction: From the ancient palaces of Jaipur to the sand dunes of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan has a treat for everyone and draws a large number of tourists from all over the globe. Rajasthan’s history can be divided into two parts – the various clans and the rural flavours of the state.

A haven for architectural lovers, Rajasthan houses some of the best monuments of the world. The Amber Palace, Castle Mandawa, Fort Delawara, Hawa Mahal, City Palace in Udaipur, Khimsar Fort, Jaisalmer Fort and Ummaid Bhawan Palace are few in the long list of archaeological marvels. The following five destinations should be on your ‘mustvisit’ list:

Jaipur: This ‘Pink City’ of India gets its name from the distinctive pink colour of its buildings. Forts, monuments, temples, gardens, museums and the vast markets offer a major attraction to the tourists who come from all around the world to explore Jaipur’s food and culture of this wonderful city. Ideal destinations for a must visit are Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Jaigarh Fort, Albert Hall Museum, Birla Temple, Govind Dev ji Temple and Pink City Bazaars. Some nearby destinations are Samode, Dundlod, Jhujhunu, Deeg, Alwar, Dausa, Shekhawati, Mandawa, Bharatpur, Bhangarh, Abhaneri, Sariska National Park and Neemrana.