Rajputana, the land of Kings was one of the former places where civilization first bloomed in the country. Renamed as Rajasthan, this land continued to attract invaders and British rulers by its innate natural and historic beauty. Today, it is turned into an icon of tourism of India. Rajasthan holds numerous styles of art, architecture, culture and other forms of beauty, making it a diverse land. Here are the top five destinations to visit in this diverse region.
Jaipur
The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is an enthralling historic land. Shaded with hues of pink, this land is a brew of historic beauties and cultural color. Amidst this mayhem of buzzing lifestyle, the land holds its majestic past with series of architectural beauties like City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and others. This arid hill region is surrounded by many forts and historic regions, which add grandeur to your vacation.
Udaipur
This historic capital is the White City of the state. The landscape is dotted with ancient temples linked with the legend, palaces that were royal residences. This Venice of India is the city of Lakes filled with Rajputana elements lie City Palace, Lake Garden Palace, Bagore ki Haveli, Jagdish Temple, Moti Magri, Lake Garden Palace and so on. The picturesque destination is located in the foothills of mighty Aravalli ranges. Apart from these sightseeing areas, the markets of Udaipur are quite an opium for shopaholics. You can travel via train and get the complete information about Palace on Wheels before planning your trip.
Jodhpur
The Blue City is an architectural masterpiece as a whole. This old city is filled with winding blue streets filled with cultural and heritage elements. When you least expect it, you will find medieval hues in the land. The modern city of Jodhpur is thriving outside the 16th-century wall. If you are looking for a less hustling vacation, this is the main region to cover in Rajasthan.
Jaisalmer
This is the Golden City of Rajasthan, named aptly because of the Thar Desert, which covers the entire reign of Jaisalmer. This Golden desert region is famous for architectural beauty, craft items, adventure activities, exotic camping facilities and much more. Do you want to transfer to a sepia mode to enjoy a luxury vacation? Jaisalmer is the right spot. Even luxury trains like Palace on Wheels make it a point to spend a day in this unique destination to add a sublime effect to the entire vacation. Cover destinations like Gadisar Lake, Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer Fort, Thar Heritage Museum, Sam Sand Dunes and so on.
Bikaner
This 15th-century city is an ancient land famous for its culture. Bikaner Camel Fair is just one element of this city. Starting from local styled houses with carved windowpanes to authentic cuisine of the land, this is a personal paradise for many. This ancient city is dotted with numerous temples too. If you are looking for enjoying the heritage of the land, try exploring the museums of the land. The list of tourist attractions in Bikaner is unlimited with Junagarh Fort, Shri Laxminath Temple, Jain Temple, Lalgarh Fort, National Research Center on Camel and so on.
Plan your trip and book the Palace on Wheels train online to make your seat reserve in advance. Rajasthan is quite enormous than just these five destinations. Other destinations to cover in this state are Sawai Madhopur, Pushkar, Chittorgarh, Ajmer, Mount Abu and so on.
