Tourism in Rajasthan
The places to visit in Rajasthan are :
Jaipur known as the Pink city has massive forts, magnificent palaces and exquisite temples, marvelous gardens. Hawa Mahal, the City palace and the museum, the Chandra mahal, the Central museum in the Ram Niwas Gardens, Jal Mahal palace, Sheeshmahal palace, Jaigarh and Nahargarh forts are other places interesting to visit. It is also home for handicrafts, beautiful textile prints, delicate jewelry, precious gems and stones. Amber was the capital of Jaipur for six centuries the fortress palace built here in 1592 combines Mughal and Hindu styles of architecture.
Alwar – Alwar is between a cluster of small hills of Aravalli range. It has natural heritage with beautiful lakes and thickly wooded picturesque valleys. The government museum in the city palace complex has series of paintings based on music ragas. It also reflect the elegance of former rulers lifestyles. Other attractions are Bala Quila, Purjan vihar, Kankwari hill fort, Siliserh, Sariska Tiger Reserve and National Park.
Ajmer and Pushkar – Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Muslims. The Dargah Sharif, the tomb of Sufi Saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti with a mosque inside. The Ana sagar lake created in the 12th century has two parks – Daulat bagh and Subash bagh on its banks. Shajahan’s mosque, Akbar’s palace housing the government museum, the Nasiyan temple etc. Pushkar separated from Ajmer by Naag Pahar( snake mountain).It is sacred place for Hindus. Famous are Brahma temple, Savitri temple, the Papmochani temple. It is also famous for the camel fair held every year.
Jaisalmer – Jaisalmer, the Golden city in the Thar desert was founded by Rawal Jaisal, a Bhati Rajput in 1156 AD. The Fort, Gadi Sagar lake, Manak Chowk, Lakshminath temple, Salim Singh ki Haveli, wood fossil park, Sam sand dunes and the Desert National Park are the attractions.
Jodhpur – Jodhpur at the edge of the Thar Desert was the capital of old Marwar State. The great attractions are Meherangarh fort and museum, Umaid gardens, Sadar museum, Balsamand lake and garden,Kailana lake, Rohet fort, Luni fort, Umaid Bhavan palace etc.
Mount Abu – Rajasthan” s only hill station, Mount Abu at 1220 m on the Aravalli hills is a place of scenic beauty. Toad rock, wildlife sanctuary, Dilwara group of Jain temples, Gaumukh, Achalgarh fort, the Guru Shikhar peak are important attractions.
Ranthambore – Rathambore National Park is home to tigers, sambhar, wild boar, leopard, jackal, hyena etc. Other attractions are Rathambore fort, Jogi mahal the Sunehri Kothi – a monument with rich interior.
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