Looking for an ideal destination for a mesmerizing vacation in India? Well, your search ends here. Come to India and embark on Rajasthan travel and tourism. Drenched in to royal grander, the royal state of Rajasthan is a great place to visit. It is a globally famous tourism and holiday destinations of India. The state depicts its magnificence and royalty in every walk of life.
It is known for cultural heritage tourism offering tourists wonderful opportunities to see and explore some of wonderful architectural structures of India like City Palace, Lake Palace, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort, Junagarh Fort, Golden Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Amber Fort, Neemrana Fort, Castle Mandawa Fort, etc. Some of forts & palaces of the state now have converted into grand heritage hotels offering world class accommodation as well as wonderful holiday experiences. Vacationers observe excellent hospitality and age old charm at the heritage & palace hotels of the state. Lake Palace, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Neemrana Fort & Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, etc are some of famous palace hotels of Rajasthan, India. |
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Amber Fort
The structure which is known today as Amber Fort was initially a palace complex within the original fort of Amber that is today known as Jaigarh Fort. Connected to Amber via fortified passages, Jaigarh Fort is located on a hill above the Amber complex, and is constructed of red sandstone and white marble. read more... |
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Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh Fort is the biggest fort in Asia. Situated on a hilltop near Chittorgarh town in the Indian state of Rajasthan, it is one of the most historically significant forts not only of Rajasthan but of the whole of North India. read more... |
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City Palace Jaipur
City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. City Palace complex covers a huge area, which is divided into a series of gardens, courtyards and buildings. Initially, Raja Jai Singh built the outer wall occupying a huge area.
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Deeg Palace
Deeg (Lat 27°25' 77°15' Long) located in Bharatpur district, Rajasthan is historically associated as the eighteenth century strong hold of the Jat rulers. Badan Singh ( 1722 – 56 AD) after assuming the throne consolidated the headship of the tribe and thereby became the virtual founder of the Jat house at Bharatpur. The credit of commencing the urbanization of Deeg also goes to him. It was he who selected this spot as the headquarters of his newly established Jat kingdom.
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City Palace Udaipur
The City Palace of Udaipur is one of the most remarkable constructions of the Rajput rulers of Rajasthan. Located in the heart of the city of Udaipur and towering over the Lake Pichola, the City Palace unfailingly infuses a sense of awe in the hearts of its onlookers. It is the standing testimony of Rajput passion for art and architecture despite the fact that the exterior is not as elegant as the interiors.read more... |
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Gadsisar Sagar Tank
Gadsisar Tank is situated south of the city walls of Jaisalmer. It was once the main source of water supply to the city and is surrounded by small temples and shrines. It looks quite beautiful with its elaborate arched way and calm waters. Winters are even chirpier with a variety of water birds that flock here and there. An interesting legend finds its place in the construction of the beautiful arched gate.
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Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort is located on the top of the hill, by the name of Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles). Jaigarh Fort is also known as the 'Victory Fort', located at a comfortable distance of 15kms from Jaipur. read more... |
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Jaisalmer Fort
Perched on the 250 feet high hilltop, Jaisalmer fort is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan (after Chittor) and provides an ecstatic overview of the desert land all around. There are three fort walls and four gates through which we pass to reach the palaces within, namely, Akhai Pole (Ganesh Pole), Suraj Pole, Bhuta Pole and Hawa Pole. read more... |
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Jal Mahal
The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its intricate architecture. The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot. It was used for the royal duck shooting parties.
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Junagarh Fort
Junagarh fort in Bikaner is considered one of India's most impressive fort complexes. It's exquisitely decorated interiors are in an excellent state of preservation. Built in 1588 by Raja Rai Singh, it is one of the few major forts, which were not built on a hilltop. The complex consists of palaces, courtyards, pavilions, and balconies.read more... |
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Kumbhalgarh Fort
Located 64 kms north of Udaipur in the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important citadel after Chittorgarh in the Mewar region. Cradled in the Aravali Ranges the fort was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. Because of its inaccessibility and hostile topography the fort had remained un-conquered.
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Lake Palace
The Taj Lake Palace, located in the middle of Lake Pichola is a dream of white marble and mosaic glistening in the moonlight, very reminiscent of the most beautiful tourist cliché in the world; the Taj Mahal. Conceived in romance, the palace was built in 1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II, 62nd successor to the royal dynasty of Mewar – believed to be descendants of the Sun God. read more... |
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Lalgarh Palace
Built in the memory of maharaja Lal Singh, Lalgarh Palace has a graceful facade of red sandstone, and is one of Maharaja Ganga Singh's great achievements. The maharaja ruled for a period of 56 years. Lalgarh PalaceThe state especially prospered under his rule. read more... |
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Mehrangarh Fort
Built in the memory of maharaja Lal Singh, Lalgarh Palace has a graceful facade of red sandstone, and is one of Maharaja Ganga Singh's great achievements. The maharaja ruled for a period of 56 years. Lalgarh PalaceThe state especially prospered under his rule.
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Taragarh Fort
The Taragarh fort is located at a distance of around 39 km from Kota. Taragarh Fort was the home of a major princely state at the height of the Rajput heydays. It is a massive fort built in the year 1354 and accessible by a steep pitched road leading to its main gateway. Rampant elephants top the gateway of the Taragarh Fort. It consists of huge reservoirs carved out of solid rock and the Bhim Burj, the largest of the battlements, on which is mounted a famous cannon. An excellent bird's view of the town from the fort is another attraction among tourists. read more... |
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Umaid Bhawan Palace
Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace at Jodhpur is one of the largest and grandest private residences in the world. The palace was built by 3000 artisans worked over 14 years. The palace consumed one million square feet of the finest marble. read more... |
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