Rajasthan is one of the largest states of India. It is also a well known tourist destination and offers a lot for a tourist, who wants to explore culture, history, art and heritage of the land. Rajasthan, in brief, offers splendid deserts, old forts, palaces of the Maharajas who ruled the state, handicrafts, museums, fairs and festivals. Desert tour is one of the most popular tour packages for people who visit Rajasthan. Rajasthan offers the old world charm to its tourists. People of Rajasthan are very hospitable and believe firmly in the concept of ‘Atithi Devio Bhava’ which means guests/tourists are like Gods. Rajasthan, thus makes for a memorable holiday.

Some of the main cities of Rajasthan are Jaipur, the capital of the state, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bikaner, Neemrana and Jaisalmer. There are a lot of places that one can visit in Rajasthan. Mehrangarh Fort (Jaisalmer), Chittaurgarh Fort(Jaisalmer), Junagarh Fort (Bikaner), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), City Palace (Udaipur0, Ajit Bhawan Palace (Jodhpur), Umaid Bhawan Palace, Lake Palace (Udaipur), Lalgarh Palace (Bikaner), Laxmi Vilas Palace (Bharatpur), Mansingh Palace (Ajmer), Narayan Niwas Palace, Neemrana Fort, Amer Fort (Jaipur), Taragarh Fort, – Nagaur Fair, Pushkar Fair (Pushkar), Urs Fair, Camel Festival, Thar Desert, Havelis of Shekhawati, Havelis of Jaisalamer, Havelis of Jaipur, Ajmer-e-Sharief, Osianji Temples, Birla Mandir, Eklingji Temple, Dilwara Jain Temples (Ranakpur), Kanha forest, Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur Bird Park, Pichhola Lake, Mewar festival, Hawa Mahal ,Lal Garh, Jal Mahal and many more.

People who visit Rajasthan definitely visit the capital city Jaipur which is popularly known as the Pink City of India. City Palace is a famous tourist destination of Jaipur. The palace is an example of marvelous architecture, art and craft. The palace is blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.

One should also visit the famous Mubark Mahal, known as the ‘Palace of Reception’. This palace was built by Sawai Madho Singh in the 19th century and is converted into Museum displaying a wide variety of royal costumes like Pashmina Shawls, Benarasi Silk Saris, Sanganeri Prints, and other embroidery. Maharani Palace, the palace of queens, is also converted as a museum. This museum now displays Rajput weapons that were used during wars. One of the famous attractions in Jaipur is Diwan-I-Aam, the Hall of Audience One gets to see ancient handwritten original manuscripts of Hindu scriptures, miniature paintings of Rajasthan, elephant saddles etc.

Diwan-I-Khas which is a hall of selective audience is also worth visiting. This marble structure displays two gigantic silver vessels made by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II. You can also not miss the famous Chandra Mahal in Jaipur which is also literally known as Moon Palace. This is still occupied by the royal family of Rajasthan. The ground floor of this palace can be visited by the visitors. Rajasthan also boasts of the famous ‘Palace on Wheels’. This is a royal journey, a luxury train ride in which you can experience the rich Indian heritage. There are a lot of places in Rajasthan which one can explore! Also do not forget to indulge in the lip smacking Rajasthani cuisine!