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Exotic Places to Visit in Rajasthan

‘Rajasthan’ the name itself say—The Land of Maharajas. Rajasthan has a history of warriors, their chivalry, romance and sacrifices which are told even now as a fairy tale. Rajasthan belongs to a colorful culture where all the ancient monuments and relics so well-preserved. The people take a pride in their heritage and most are the descendants of the brave Rajput warriors.

jodhpur fort

Rajasthan has been sought after by most travelers who Visit India. For them, Rajasthan Tourism represents a culture and heritage of which they have only heard or read in books. The exotic places to visit in Rajasthan includes Alwar, Ajmer, Mount Abu, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Kota and many more.

Rajasthan desert safari

One of the most sought-after places to visit in Rajasthan is Jaipur or the Pink City. As the name indicates, most of the buildings in this city are pink .It is also the capital of Rajasthan. Even when this city accounts for being a major metropolis, it still attracts the visitors with its charm of simplicity and age old traditions. Next among the places to visit in Rajasthan include Alwar or ‘Tiger Gate.’ With a backdrop of forests, lush-green vegetation and surrounded by the Aravalli Hills, the place provides a breath-taking beauty to this place. It is one of the oldest cities and accounts for great interests among archaeologists.

Jaisalmer is another one among the must-watch destinations in Rajasthan. The name itself arouses an image of dessert and sand dunes and the much colorful people. The city is full of Havelis built by wealthy merchants, which are a feast for the eyes with their eye-capturing beauty and structure; Jaisalmer Fort is one among them. Even with so many years, these monuments have withstood the harsh wind of the desert. Kota—another one of the important places to visit in Rajasthan, is famous because it holds the Hydro Electric Plant on the Chambal River and the Nuclear Power Plant too. The city also houses the museum with rich artifacts and paintings that hold the legacy of Rajasthan.

Mount Abu in Rajasthan is accounted for as an Eco-tourism location, which preserves a large species of flora and fauna. The forests are also inhabited by various tribal communities who reside in the hilly regions of the forests. These tribal communities still live their primitive way of life and remain unaffected by the outside modern civilization. Kota also has a collection of prehistoric monuments of different religious sects. The Dilwara Temple is one such religious place.

Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and was founded by the Rathore clan. It has two railway stations both situated outside the walled city. It also houses a large cantonment and air base. Rajasthan’s Palace on Wheels is one of the most luxurious trains in the world. The Palace on Wheels is the replica of carriages of the early Maharajas.

On return, one can carry with him a part of that culture which was created over time through sacrifice, chivalry, love and patriotism