More Tourist Places of Rajasthan

Jodhpur Tour
The 16th century capital of the Rathore Rajputs, Jodhpur is an island of marble palaces, and lies at the edge of the Thar Desert. Founded in 1459 A.D. by Suryavanshi Rao Jodha, chief of the Rathore clan, the city is flanked by the 15th century Mehrangarh Fort and the stately Palace of Umaid Bhawan. The monuments, temples and gardens of Jodhpur portray a versatile magnificence. Jodhpur is also known as the city of forts and palaces in India.

Kumbhalgarh Tour
The Kumbhalgarh fort surrounded by 13 mountain peaks of Aravalli ranges in the Kumbhalgarh town is the most principal landmark after Chittaurgarh Fort in the Mewar region. Built by Maharana Kumbha in the 15th century, the fort has many temples, palaces, gardens and water storage facilities. The most picturesque of the palace is the 'Badal Mahal' or Palace of Clouds. The other must-sees in Kumbhalgarh include the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with a wide variety of wildlife particularly wolves. Muchhal Mahavira Temple that adjoins the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary is another must visit for all the tourists.

Mount Abu Tour
The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is also an important pilgrim center, particularly for the Jain disciples. Situated at the southern tip of the Aravalli range, it is home to the Dilwara group of temples, among the finest examples of Jain architecture in India, dating back to the 11th century. Nakki Lake is another place of tourist attraction in Mount Abu in Rajasthan. Being the only hill resort of Rajasthan, it is also traveled by the newly married couples in India, making it a popular honeymooner's paradise.

Ranakpur Tour
Famous for some remarkably carved Jain temples in amber stone; Ranakpur is one of the fine holy places of the Jain disciples. Situated 96 km from Udaipur, these temples were built in the reign of Rana Kumbha. The main shrine of the temple is the central 'Chaumukha' or four faced temple dedicated to Bhagwan Rishabdev, the first Jain Tirthankar. It has 80 domes and 20 halls supported by 1444 pillars. Visited by the people of all faiths equally, Ranakpur is the most frequently visited places in Rajasthan and India.

Ranthambore Tour
Situated 14 kms from Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore National Park is one of India's finest tiger reserves. Named after the Ranthambore Fort situated within its precincts, the park covers and area of 1300 sq kms and is abundant with animal as well as bird life. There are good chances to see the tiger here, but even if it doesn't happen, it's worth a visit for the scenery alone. The close view of wildlife in jeep and elephant safari or the high watchtowers makes your tour to Ranthambore National Park quite memorable.

Udaipur Tour
The exotic city of Udaipur is a living museum that records over hundreds of years of history. It is a magical place full of temples and fountains surrounded by hills. Also called the lake city, Udaipur achieved movie stardom as the setting for the Bond movie Octopus. The City of Lakes is known for the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola and Fateh Sagar Lake. The gardens and palaces within the city are the major tourist attractions for the visitors in the city. No visit to the city is complete without eating in one of the restaurants while watching it on video.

Sariska National Park Tour
Sariska, the erstwhile royal preserve of the rulers of Alwar, is 21 km from Alwar. It became a sanctuary in the year 1958 and came under the Project Tiger in 1979. Converted into a national park in 1982, it has a total area of 474 sq km. The beautiful Siliserh Lake running along the edge of the Park has a large number of crocodiles. This tiger reserve is one of the best tiger reserves in India and is frequently visited by the tourists for watching tigers closely.

Bikaner Tour
Bikaner is a desert town founded by Rao Bika in 1488. The Ganga Canal built between 1925-27 covering a large area in and around Bikaner is another must visit. The Bikaner city has five gates, palaces, forts and temples made of red and yellow sandstone. The traditional aura in the Bikaner is evident in its colourful bazaars and havelis. The Bikaner city is also home to the best riding camels in the world. The tourist destinations in Bikaner include the Lallgarh Palace; the red sandstone palace built by Maharaja Ganga Singh. The palace is also known for beautiful latticework and filigree work. A part of the palace is partially converted into a luxury hotel and the remaining part into a museum by the name of Shri Sadul Museum. The other must visits in the Bikaner city include Junagarh Fort, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum and Jain Temples.