Famous Places In Rajasthan To Spend Holiday | New Vijay Laxmi Travels
Famous Places In Rajasthan To Spend Holiday
Either its magnificent Forts and palaces or the vast Thar Desert, Rajasthan is almost on every travelholic’s wishlist. From vibrant and colourful cities, mighty royal ruins that take you back to the grandeur of its kingdoms, astounding sand-dunes covering the state to the rich culture of the place, the historical importance of Rajasthan plays a crucial role in attracting tourists from all over the world. The largest state of India holds few priceless gems in its cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Ajmer, Pushkar, Bikaner, Ranthambore, and Chittorgarh.
If you love travelling and you haven't been on a trip to any of its cities, then it's a prime time to plan one. Also make sure to spend at least a few days in each of these colourful towns to indulge in their splendour, explore their major attractions, taste their delectable food, shop for the exclusive handicrafts and a peek into the lifestyle of the natives. While we list the best places and few important historical tourist places in Rajasthan, you make sure to plan your trip!
Jaipur - the Pink City.
Founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1727, Jaipur is currently the pink city and the capital of Rajasthan. Jaipur is home to some glorious, vibrant and exquisite monuments like City Palace, Amber Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Amer Fort, Jal Mahal and Jantar Mantar. The visit to the city is incomplete without splurging in some soulful shopping. Bapu Bazar is a must-visit place for all shopping enthusiasts. You can find an enormous variety of handicrafts, hand-woven textiles, tribal jewellery, sandalwood figures and so much more.
Jaipur is famous for lac jewellery, lehariya sarees, Bandhani dupatta, Meenakari work items and blue pottery. How can we forget to mention the actual treasure Jaipur is popular for? Ghevar, a delicious mouth-watering dessert that will make its way straight to your heart.
Ghevar is mostly found during the festive time of teej but there are many places that serve this delicacy on the local days as well.
Udaipur- the City of Lakes.
Udaipur was the capital city of The Mewar Kingdom. The city is admired as one of the most beautiful destinations in India as it treats forests with great hospitality. The city is filled with historic monuments and intriguing lakes such as City Palace, Lake Pichola, Bagore Ki Haveli, Karni Mata (Ropeway), Gangaur Ghat, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Jagmandir, Jagdish Temple, Monsoon Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ahar Museum, Dudh Talai, Shilpgram, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Sukhadia Circle, and many more. The city also holds some best shopping destinations like Hathi Pol Bazaar, the market where you can find some fine handicraft work and folk art of Rajasthan. Bada Bazar is a go-to place for jewellery shopping. The market also offers batik and Bandhani print textiles, handmade juthis and jewellery, both in silver and camel bone.
Your trip to the city will be incomplete without trying out the Rajasthani thali. It is a traditional and scrumptious meal where you can find an array of delicious Rajasthani delicacies served on a platter.
Jodhpur- the Blue City.
Jodhpur got its title, Blue City because over half of the house in the city is painted blue and has Blue Roof and blue ornate doors. It is also acknowledged as the gateway to the Thar Desert and the former capital of Marwar. The city has few unique places to visit in Rajasthan such as Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore Gardens, Toorji Ka Jhalara, Ghantaghar, Nirali Dhani, Sardar Market, Masuriya Hill Garden, Bishnoi Village Safari, Jaswant Thada, Mahadev Temple, Mishrilal Lassi Wala, Kaylana Lake, Balsamand Lake, Tripolia Market, Roa Jodha Desert Rock Park, Chamunda Mata Temple, and so many more destinations. The Sardar Market located near Ghantaghar is the largest Marketplace in the City.
It is a busy shopping street, having several shops that offer authentic Rajasthani items one can imagine, ranging from fabrics to handicrafts to shoes and much more. It’s a crime to leave the city of Jodhpur without going on a desert safari. Hit the sands for an exciting desert safari and explore the world of the wild. Spot blackbucks, foxes, and blue bulls as one passes through the immense desert of Jodhpur. To experience the Lifestyle of the city you can hire a Jodhpur taxi service and explore all the local destinations in the City. Taxi service at Jodhpur is pocket friendly and gives you the vibe of being locality.
Jaisalmer- the Golden City.
Located in the heart of the Thar Desert Jaisalmer, is known as the golden city for its beautiful sun-soaked sand-dunes, enormous forts, and rich culture and traditions. From camel safari and camping under the stars to explore; to exploring the city's medieval forts, Jaisalmer is a must-visit destination for adventurous backpackers. There are many destinations that you can explore in the city like Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Khaba Fort, Bada Bagh, Nathmal Ki Haveli, Jain Temples, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Lodhruva, Kuldhara village and for the Desert part, you can go on a camel safari, visit Sam Sand Dunes, Khuri and the Thar Heritage Museum.
Puppeteering plays a big role in Rajasthani tradition, and Jaisalmer is the heart to watch the puppet show. You can also find artisans selling puppets around the city. Watching the puppet show is one of the best experiences you can get from Jaisalmer. If you don't know, then Jaisalmer is one of the very few cities in India where Bhang is legal to consume. For those of you who don't know, Bhang is an edible form of Cannabis. Bhang Lassi is a beverage mixed with milk, sugar and fruits. Although it's better to educate yourself before consuming it.
The city of Jaisalmer is full of quirky rooftop bars and restaurants. Each of them offers amazing views of the city. Any visit to Jaisalmer is incomplete without exploring the labyrinths of the market. Few amazing shopping destinations in the city are Bhatia Bazar, Pansari Bazaar, Manak Chowk and Seema Gram having an enormous variety of products ranging from Mirror Work Embroidery, camel leather products, Jaisalmer fossil stone, jewellery, Souvenirs and gift items like brassware, rugs, shawls, carpet, carved wooden boxes, antiques, lamps, etc.
Many other cities should be present on your bucket list on your trip to Rajasthan. Ajmer, Pushkar, Bikaner, Ranthambore, and Chittorgarh. The best way to explore the state is by road so that you can feel and experience the authentic culture, food and lifestyle of Rajasthan.
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