Jaipur
Planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, Jaipur holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India.
Rajasthan Travel Destinations – Page 2
Best Tourist Places & Travel Destinations in Rajasthan
Rajasthan brings together royal cities, desert landscapes, historic forts, pilgrimage centres, wildlife gateways, colourful markets and quieter regional towns. This destination directory helps travellers move beyond a short list of famous cities and explore dedicated guides for places across the state.
Use the destination links below to plan Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Pushkar, Mount Abu, Sawai Madhopur and many other Rajasthan stops. Each guide contains practical sightseeing information, major attractions, travel planning ideas and useful local context for building a Rajasthan itinerary.
Rajasthan Destination Directory
Destination guides: 31 Rajasthan places
Travel themes: Heritage, culture, desert, wildlife and pilgrimage
Popular cities: Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer
Spiritual stops: Ajmer and Pushkar
Wildlife gateway: Sawai Madhopur / Ranthambore region
Hill destination: Mount Abu
Planning tip: Open any destination below for its complete travel guide.
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Jaisalmer
If geology interests you, then Jaisalmer is where you need to journey. The Wood Fossil Park or Aakal is located about 15 kilometres away from the city.
Jalore
Famed for its numerous quarries, Jalore has risen to prominence for producing some of the finest granite in the world.
Jhalawar
Jhalawar, once called Brijnagar is known for its rich natural wealth of vibrant flora and fauna. However, unlike other cities of Rajasthan, Jhalawar has a rocky but water-laden verdant landscape.
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is Rajasthan’s famous Blue City, known for Mehrangarh Fort, old-city lanes, historic palaces, markets and strong Marwar heritage.
Karauli
The small city of Karauli that has recently caught the attention of tourists is an exquisite home to well decorated havelis.
Kota
Kota is the third largest city in the state of Rajasthan and is one of the popular tourist destinations. Situated on the banks of the Chambal River, the city of Kota is famous for its distinctive style of paintings, palaces, museums,.
Mount Abu
Serving as a source of comfort from the sultry dessert climate of Rajasthan, Mount Abu, the state’s only hill station stands at a height of 1722 metres above sea level, and is embraced by lush green hills of the Aravalli range.
Nagaur
Nagaur is located in the north western Marwar region of Rajasthan. It is an area with a forest belt of thorn scrubs that circles the Thar Desert. The Nagaur city lies about midway between Jodhpur and Bikaner.
Pali
Eponymously known as the Industrial City, Pali has been an important part of Rajasthan from centuries and a hub for merchant activities.
Pushkar
Pushkar is one of the oldest cities in India. Located to the northwest of Ajmer, the tranquil city of Pushkar is a favoured destination for thousands of tourists and devotees flocking to Rajasthan.
Rajsamand
Rajsamand is located around 67 km from Udaipur. Apart from being quite well known for marble production and being the largest marble producing district in the country.
Sawai Madhopur
Cuddled up in the eastern zone of Rajasthan, Sawai Madhopur is one of the prominent conurbations of Rajasthan. Popularly known as the 'Gateway to Ranthambore', the town has seen many historic episodes and reigns.
Shekhawati
The realm of lovely havelis, harking back to the yester years, epitomizes the beauty of Shekhawati – a region that comprises of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu.
Sri Ganganagar
The northern-most city of Rajasthan, Sri Ganganagar is located near the border of the state of Punjab and also the international border of the nation of Pakistan.
Tonk
A small town near the city of Jaipur, Tonk is one of the most interesting places in Rajasthan and is renowned for its old havelis and mosques.
Udaipur
Often referred to as the 'Venice of the East', the city of lakes Udaipur is located around azure water lakes and is hemmed in by lush green hills of Aravallis.