Rajasthan Things to Do
General City Information:
Places to visit in Jaipur
The 'Pink City' of Rajasthan, Jaipur, is a major tourist destination
of the country, with its grand Rajput palaces, forts, cultural
ethnicity, princely ambience and amazing colorful markets, scattered
everywhere around. In Jaipur, you get to see a very bright and lively
picture of an Indian city, and the hospitality of the city will provide
you a comfortable vacation as well.
Major tourist attractions in Jaipur
City Palace: Serving as the main landmark of the
city, City Palace is a perfect combination of Rajput and Mughal
architecture. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this is a huge complex
covering a remarkable portion of the city. Including various gardens and
courtyards, there are many buildings inside this complex
Hawa Mahal: This building is a part of City Palace,
built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1799, and is also known as the '
Palace of Breeze'. This was a part of the female section of the palace,
called Zenana, from where they could see a daily life of the city
through these veiled screens of the 950 windows of the Palace.
Jantar Mantar: Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of the
city, built many astronomical observatories from 1727-1734, and Jantar
Mantar is one of these. The building has many devices to measure time,
trace motions of stars and planets, and so on.
Amber Fort: This 18th century palace, was built by
Raja Man Singh, and got the name of the town of Amber. The pastel yellow
fort, is a building styled in Rajput and Mughal architecture, and one
of the most integral sections of the fort is the Sheesh Mahal, where
mirrors are used as tiles on the walls and ceilings forming brilliant
reflective patterns. You can take an elephant ride to the fort.
Ram Niwas Bagh: Built by Sawai Ram Singh II in 1868,
as a famine relief project , the place is famous for its brilliant
garden and exotic zoo. There are also museums, greenhouse, and sport
grounds here.
You must also see the other popular tourist attractions in Jaipur, including:
· Jaigarh Fort
· Nahargarh Fort
· Rambagh Palace
· Jaipur Museum
· Birla Planetarium
· Govind Devji Temple
· Laxmi Narayan Temple
Recreational Activities:
· Watch the Amber light and sound show, in the Amber Fort, every evening 7 pm to 8 pm.
· Have a classic movie experience in the popular Raj Mandir Theater.
· Be a part of Science exhibition or other shows in the B.M. Birla Auditorium and Convention Center.
· Shop for the colorful items and handicrafts from the markets.
· Have an elephant ride in many tourist places of the city.
Things to Do in Jaipur
Jaipur offers an exciting range of activities to its visitors. You can
enjoy excursions to Sanganer, Bagru, Ramgarh Lake and Samode or
shopping in colorful markets of the Jaipur. On tours to Jaipur, you can
shop for world-famous kundan jewelry, brassware, textiles, quilts and
footwear. Jaipur is also famous for its colorful and vibrant festivals.
Visit Jaipur during a festival to see the original charm of the city. An
exciting elephant or camel ride can be a rewarding and unforgettable
experience for you on Jaipur tour. One can also enjoy playing elephant
polo at the Rambagh Palace.
Places to visit in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer,
the Golden City of India, is one of the most alluring tourist
destinations in Rajasthan, India. Jaisalmer is famous for its
magnificent forts, enchanting palaces,
havelis (mansions) and
centuries old houses. Jaisalmer is also known for its exotic sand dunes
and exciting camel safaris. Jaisalmer has a number of exciting tourist
attractions showcasing the royal grandeur of the bygone era. The major
tourist attractions in Jaisalmer include the Jaisalmer Fort,
Patwon-ki-haveli, Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Salim-Singh- ki-haveli, Tazia
tower, Bar Bagh and the beautiful Gadsisar Lake. Its exquisite
handicrafts and colorful festivals are other major tourist attractions.
Following are some of the places to visit in Jaisalmer:
Jaisalmer Fort: The 12th century Jaisalmer Fort is one of the
most formidable forts in Rajasthan, India. Perched on Trikuta hill,
Jaisalmer Fort is a 250 ft tall and massive fort surrounded by a 30 ft
high sandstone wall with 99 bastions, offering a spectacular sight to
visitors. The Fort also houses a Jain Temple.
Jaisalmer Havelis: Once the residence of wealthy merchants, the
havelis (mansions) of Jaisalmer are famous for their artistic designs
and decorations. Their exclusive cutwork, yellow and red stone
treatment, and the bracket-shaped decoration of peacocks, never fail to
mesmerize the visitors. The Patwon-ki-Haveli, Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli and Nathmalji-ki-Haveli are major tourist attractions in Jaisalmer.
Gadsisar Sagar Lake: A famous picnic spot in the sandy city,
Gadsisar Sagar Lake is among the most beautiful tourist attractions in
Jaisalmer. It attracts hundreds of migratory birds during the winter
season. Bara Bagh: Located on the bank of Gadsisar Sagar Lake, Bara Bagh
is an oasis in the desert. The lush green garden provides much-needed
relief to the local people.
Tazia Tower: The pagoda like Tazia Tower rises from the Badal
Mahal (Palace of Clouds). The beautiful five-tiered tower is known for
its beautifully carved balconies on each storey.
Things to Do in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer offers a wide range of leisure options to its visitors. On
tours to Jaisalmer, on can enjoy exciting and unforgettable excursions
to places like the Desert National Park, famous for its fragile
ecosystem and unique flora and fauna; Amar Lake (6 km) famous for summer
palaces, finely hewed Jain temples, and gardens; Lodurva (16 km) famous
for the ruined Jain Temple and a mythical wish-fulfilling tree; and
Akal Wood Fossil Park famous for fossilized logs of trees trunks.
Situated at about 42 km from Jaisalmer, Sam Sand Dunes are must visit tourist attractions near Jaisalmer. Enjoying an exciting camel safari
on Sam promises to be truly an unforgettable experience. The place also
offers breathtaking view of the sunrise and sunset. Another not to be
missed tourist attraction in Jaisalmer is its colorful Desert Festival held in Jan-Feb every year.
Jaisalmer also offers exciting shopping experience to its
visitors. On tours to Jaisalmer, you can shop for embroidered textiles
and carpets, woolen pattu, carpets made from camel hair, tapestry, oil
lamps, silver jewelry, finely cut antiques, old stonework, trinkets, and
other souvenirs and curios.
Places to visit in Jodhpur
Jodhpur,
the Blue City, is a fascinating city of Rajasthan, India. One of the
most traveled tourist destinations in Rajasthan, Jodhpur is famous for
its magnificent forts, beautiful palaces, havelis, museums, temples and
colorful bazaars. Jodhpur is also known for its unique culture, arts and
crafts and colorful festivals. India Travel Portal offers to take you
to this fascinating tourist destination of Rajasthan on your Jodhpur
tour. Jodhpur has a number of exciting tourist attractions, promising
its visitors with an unforgettable holiday experience.
Following are some of the places to visit in Jodhpur:
Mehrangarh Fort: The magnificent 15th century Mehrangarh Fort is
the most famous tourist attraction in Jodhpur. Situated on a 125 m high
sandstone hill, the 5 km long Mehrangarh Fort never fails to enchant
its visitors. The Fort houses a number of beautiful palaces in its
compound including Moti Mahal, Janaki Mahal, Chandan Mahal, Royal Durbar
Takht, Rang Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Phool Mahal among many more. The
Fort also houses a Museum.
Umaid Bhawan Palace: Located at the top of a hill, Umaid Bhawan
Palace is another important landmark of Jodhpur. Commissioned by
Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1929 as a famine relief scheme, the impressive
pink sandstone and marble palace was completed in 1944 AD, providing
employment for 3,000 famine-stricken people. Now a famous 5-star
heritage hotel, it also houses a Museum
Jaswant Thada: The 19th century royal cenotaph, Jaswant Thada is
located north of the Mehrangarh Fort. The cenotaph of Jaswant Singh II
(1878-95) built in 1899 is the most impressive with ornamental gardens
and chattris made of white marble.
Balsamand Lake and Palace:
Just 7 km from Jodhpur, the enchanting Balsamand Palace was once a royal
summer palace on the embankments of a beautiful and serene Balsamand
Lake.
Government Museum: Located in the beautiful Umaid Garden,
Government Museum displays a rich collection of weapons, textiles,
miniature portraits, local crafts and images of Jain Tirthankaras.
Things to Do in Jodhpur
Jodhpur offers an exciting range of activities to its visitors. You can enjoy
excursions to beautiful Mandore Gardens, Ocian Jain Temples and the Mahamandir Temple. Jodhpur also offers an exciting
shopping experience
to visitors. On tours to Jodhpur, you can also shop for exquisite
handicrafts, tie and dye fabric, and embroidered jutis (shoes) made of
camel skin and many more items. Jodhpur is also famous for its colorful
festivals
including the colorful Marwar Festival, held in October every year.
During festivals whole city becomes vibrant and colorful with decorated
camels, colorful crafts, camel carts, bejeweled women and colorfully
turbaned men, offering a spectacular view to visitors. Other not to be
missed tourist attraction in Jodhpur is an exciting
Village Safari.
Enjoy an open jeep ride, traversing deep into the Bishnoi tribal
villages to get an insight into the unique tribal life of the region.
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