Rajasthan is the most colorful and fairytale-like province of India, with beautiful palaces, colossal forts, exotic cities, and richly decorated people. Travel through deserted deserts, visit breathtakingly beautiful temples and be enchanted by the Indian thousand and one-night atmosphere.
Rajasthan is located in northwestern India, bordering on Pakistan, and is also called the land of kings and princes. The province is best known for its age-old history and rich culture, but you will also find beautiful landscapes and game reserves. When you arrive in Rajasthan, you enter a world full of color. In opposition to the arid and colorless landscape, the inhabitants of Rajasthan wear the most beautiful and colorful robes and many houses are also colored. The capital of Rajasthan is Jaipur, also known as the Pink City.
Rajasthan has hot and dry summers, with temperatures of at least 40° C being the rule rather than the exception. It is better to stay in the winter; then the temperature is around 25-30 ° C, although there are regular outliers. In and around the desert areas it is almost dry all year round, but in the southwest, during the monsoon (June to September) quite a bit of rain can fall.
The main sights of Rajasthan are the cities, which seem to have a veil of magic over them. You will find palaces, forts and other age-old buildings, but also lively markets and craftsmen who offer their merchandise. Before getting ahead, If you want to visit those places you can book your tide or trip frim taxi for rajasthan tour.The most important cities and their sights are:
Jaipur - The vibrant capital of Rajasthan is also called the pink city, due to the many salmon-pink buildings in the center. The colorful and chaotic streets of Jaipur are filled with age-old remains, markets with the finest handmade items and of course the many rickshaws that take you from one highlight to the other. You can find more information about the city and sights that you absolutely should not miss on the information page about Jaipur.
Jodhpur - Jodhpur is also called the blue city, because of the picturesque blue houses that spread throughout the city. This laid-back city is dominated by the largest fortress in Rajasthan, the Mehrangarh Fort, which towers high above the city. In the old center of Jodhpur are countless temples, palaces and museums and around the Ghanta Ghar, the old clock tower, are many atmospheric markets.
Jaisalmer - If you can taste the thousand and one night atmosphere somewhere, it is in Jaisalmer, with its impressive fortress, narrow streets and beautifully decorated buildings. It is also called the golden city, because of the honey-colored buildings and the almost always shining sun that gives the city a golden glow. Jaisalmer lies deep in the Thar desert, making it the perfect base for a camel ride and possible desert overnight.
Udaipur - Udaipur is seen as the most romantic city in India. The city, in the south of Rajasthan, is surrounded by high mountain peaks and is the owner of the beautiful Pichola lake, which houses the beautiful white Lake Palace. In addition to this famous landmark, you can also admire fairy-tale palaces, lively streets, colorful markets and beautiful temples. Book Your udaipur sightseeing package for exotic places.
Other places of interest in Rajasthan that are worth seeing: - Pushkar: A quiet and atmospheric town where the Camel Fair is held every October / November. - Karni Mata Temple: A temple 30 km south of Bikaner, where 20,000 rats walk around and are worshiped as saints. - Ranthambore National Park: A beautiful nature park and the best place to spot wild tigers in Rajasthan.