Most Popular Places To Visit In Rajasthan

by Henry Lio Travel Consultant

1. Jaisalmer:

The city famed as the Golden City is one of the major highlights of Jaisalmer tour packages. As you watch the city from heights, the magnificent city view would leave you enthralled and make you feel absolutely thrilled. Right there in the heart of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer makes for a perfect place to visit beautifully soaked in sun and flourishing among the glittering sand dunes, stunning forts, rich culture and traditions all make for a major pull for the crowd wanting to take an extended trip to Rajasthan. Jaisalmer gets its name from Maharaja Jaisal Singh. The city is now famed for its massive forts, palaces, and temples. Has never disappointed anyone who wanted to explore the best of architectural wonders of the city. This place holding some of the most important places to see also includes museums and heritage temples.

You can also plan to visit the place around the annual Desert Festival in January-February. The amount of tourist here during the period is unprecedented and people from every part of globe and various walks of life can be seen here. Rajasthan's artwork is truly a winner at the end. Mulling over the best time to visit Rajasthan? September to November and months from January to April makes for the perfect time to visit the place when the weather is perfectly awesome and you can actually enjoy sightseeing at its best. Jaisalmer Fort, Sam sand dunes, Gadi Sagar Lake, and Tanot Mata Temple are the best places to see in Jaisalmer.

Go attending the Desert festival of Jaisalmer in January - February, take a camel safari to the Sam sand dunes, visit Longewala border, there's actually a lot to do while you are in Jaisalmer.

2. Udaipur - The City of Lakes:

Udaipur used to be the capital of the kingdom of Mewar. Known as the City of Lakes, it is a beautiful place to visit in Rajasthan. With a number of tourist attractions like Lake Palace, City Palace, Jagdish temple and many more, Udaipur is also known as the Venice of East. The city has beautiful winters and it is largely visited during this period for its colorful history, mesmerizing landscapes, and rich traditions.

Best Time To Visit: November to March

Major Attractions In Udaipur: Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, City Palace, Jag Mandir, Udai Sagar Lake, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace, Swaroop Sagar, Kumbhalgarh Fort

Things To Do In Udaipur: Boating at Lake Pichola, visiting the palaces, visiting Kumbhalgarh fort, photography.

3. Ajmer

Popular for the Dargah Sharif - the shrine of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, Ajmer is the 5th largest city in Rajasthan. It is surrounded by the Aravalli range and the Naag Pathar range, which protects it from the Thar desert. Among the most popular tourist attractions in Rajasthan, Ajmer is a regular destination for several celebrities who come to the dargah to seek blessings.

Best Time To Visit: All through the year

Major Attractions In Ajmer: Dargah Sharif, Ana Sagar Lake, Nag Pathar ranges

Things To Do In Ajmer: Attend Qawwali at Dargah Sharif, offer chadar to the grave of the Sufi saint