Famous Places to Visit in Rajasthan
Famous Places to Visit in Rajasthan, City by City
Rajasthan is big enough that “famous places” is not a single list but six or seven city lists. Below is what each of the main destinations is actually known for, and roughly how long each place needs – which is the part most lists leave out and the part that decides whether your itinerary works.
Udaipur
| Place | Why it is famous | Time |
|---|---|---|
| City Palace | The largest palace complex in Rajasthan, on the edge of Lake Pichola | 2 hrs |
| Lake Pichola | The boat ride past Jag Mandir and the Lake Palace | 1 hr |
| Jagdish Temple | 17th-century Vishnu temple, still an active place of worship | 30 min |
| Saheliyon ki Bari | Fountains, lotus pools and marble elephants | 45 min |
| Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) | Sunset over the Aravallis and the whole lake system | 1.5 hrs |
| Bagore Ki Haveli | Haveli museum and the evening Dharohar folk dance | 1.5 hrs |
Jaipur
| Place | Why it is famous | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Fort | Hilltop palace above Maota lake; Sheesh Mahal and Ganesh Pol | 2.5 hrs |
| City Palace | The working royal residence, with Mubarak Mahal and the silver urns | 2 hrs |
| Hawa Mahal | The 953-window lattice facade built for the women of the court | 45 min |
| Jantar Mantar | 18th-century astronomical instruments, UNESCO listed, still accurate | 1 hr |
| Nahargarh Fort | The best view over Jaipur, and Madhavendra Bhawan inside | 1.5 hrs |
| Jaigarh Fort | The Jaivana cannon, among the largest wheeled cannons ever made | 1.5 hrs |
Jodhpur
| Place | Why it is famous | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mehrangarh Fort | Possibly the most imposing fort in India, on a 120 m cliff | 3 hrs |
| Jaswant Thada | White marble cenotaph beside the fort | 45 min |
| The blue city | The indigo-washed lanes of the old town below the fort | 2 hrs |
| Umaid Bhawan Palace | One of the largest private residences in the world; museum section open | 1 hr |
| Bishnoi villages | Blackbuck on open ground and the oldest conservation tradition in India | Half day |
Jaisalmer, Pushkar and the Forts
| Place | Why it is famous | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jaisalmer Fort | A living fort – people still live inside the walls | 2 hrs |
| Patwon ki Haveli | The most elaborate of the Jaisalmer merchant havelis | 1 hr |
| Sam and Khuri dunes | Camel safari and sunset over the desert | Half day |
| Kuldhara | The abandoned village, 18 km from Jaisalmer | 30 min |
| Pushkar | Brahma Temple, one of very few in the world, and the ghats | Half day |
| Chittorgarh Fort | The largest fort in India, sacked three times | 3–4 hrs |
| Kumbhalgarh Fort | 36 km of continuous wall, the second longest in the world | 3 hrs |
| Ranakpur Jain Temple | 1,444 carved marble pillars, no two alike | 1.5 hrs |
| Mount Abu | The only hill station in Rajasthan; the Dilwara Temples | 1–2 days |
| Ranthambore | Tiger safaris, between Jaipur and Udaipur | 1–2 days |
What This Means for Your Itinerary
Add those times up and the arithmetic becomes obvious: Udaipur needs two days, Jaipur two, Jodhpur one and a half, Jaisalmer two with the desert night. A “seven-day Rajasthan” covering five cities is really five travel days with sightseeing wedged around them.
Our honest advice is to take fewer cities and see them properly. Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer in seven days works. Adding Jaipur and Pushkar to the same seven does not.
Below is a longer itinerary covering the circuit from Delhi, for those with the time to do it.
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Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to car for driving towards your hotel. Check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi
Have breakfast at the hotel, then head towards exploring Delhi . Visit various attractions such as Red Fort – This monument is also known as “Lal Quila” represents the zenith of Mughal empire creativity, which was initiated by Shah Jahan in the year 1526. This architectural landmark represents fusion of Persian, Islamic and Hindu architectural style. Jama Masjid – It is the largest mosque in India and famously known as Masjid-i Jahan-Numa. This Mughal architectural marvel was constructed by emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1658. It is made up of red sandstone and around 25000 people at a single point of time can offer prayer in this mosque. Qutub Minar – This monument was constructed in the year 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and famously known as “Tower of Victory”. This Minar is surrounded by a lush green garden, which make it a perfect leisurely place for tourists coming from different parts of the world. Humayun’s Tomb – This mausoleum was constructed in year 1570 by Mughal emperor Humayun’s wife Bega Begum. It was the first garden-tomb in India, which inspired several major architectural buildings constructed on later stage. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi – Agra
Have your breakfast at the hotel and proceed towards Agra. Once you reach this place, check in the hotel and later leave for Agra sightseeing . Visit Agra Fort – a red sandstone fort on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by Emperor Akbar in the year 1566. In the evening, you will visit Taj Mahal. This is the construction which took around seventeen years to get complete and require 20000 workmen. It was built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz. Overnight stay at Agra.
Please Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays.
Day 4: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
You can again visit Taj Mahal at the time of sunrise. Have your breakfast and proceed to Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. This was the capital at the time of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Along with that also visit Buland Darwaza which is the largest gateway throughout the world. Once you reach Jaipur, check-in the hotel for overnight stay.
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Day 5: Jaipur
After breakfast, leave for sightseeing in Jaipur. Visit the most popular tourist attractions which include Amber Fort – it is also called as “Amer Fort” and attracts huge number of tourists from all across the globe. This fort overlooks the Maota Lake and was constructed in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh I. Jal Mahal – It is a wonderful palace, which is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. This palace has been constructed in red sandstone with Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Jantar Mantar, which is the largest and till date best preserved observatories which was built by Jai Singh. Hawa Mahal is considered to be the most prominent landmark of Jaipur. This palace comprises of around 953 small windows and was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. Also visit City Palace which houses museum, Chandra Mahal and Shri Govind dev temple. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 6: Jaipur – Bikaner
Have breakfast at the hotel, then leave for Bikaner. On arrival, check-in the hotel for short relax. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
Day 7: Bikaner
Have breakfast at the hotel, then you will leave to visit the Junagarh fort, Lalgarh palace and Laxmi Niwas palace. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
Day 8: Bikaner – Jaisalmer
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for Jaisalmer. On arrival, check-in the hotel for short relax. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 9: Jaisalmer
After having breakfast at the hotel, leave for sightseeing and visit Jaisalmer fort, Patwon ki haveli and bada bagh. After this, you will drive towards Sam sand dunes to enjoy camel safari, traditional folk dance. Overnight stay in tent at Jaisalmer.
Day 10: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
Have breakfast at the hotel, then leave for Jodhpur. On arrival, check-in the hotel for short relax. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 11: Jodhpur – Kumbhalgarh
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will go for Jodhpur sightseeing and visit Meharangarh fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada. On completion of the sightseeing, you will leave for Kumbhalgarh. After reaching this place, check-in the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 12: Kumbhalgarh – Udaipur
Have breakfast at the hotel, you will visit Kumbhalgarh Fort. Later drive towards Udaipur and check-in the hotel for short relax. You can go for boat ride in Lake Pichola and enjoy sunset. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 13: Udaipur
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will leave for sightseeing wherein you will visit Jagdish Temple, City Palace, Saheliyon-ki bari and Fateh Sagar lake. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 14: Udaipur – Delhi/Mumbai (by flight) and departure
Have breakfast at the hotel, then you will be dropped at Udaipur airport to board your flight to Delhi/Mumbai. On arrival, you will catch your international flight to home.
Planning Around the Season
October to March is the season, and December and January are cold at night in the desert – Jaisalmer and Bikaner genuinely so. April to June is punishing in the desert and the plains, and only Mount Abu stays comfortable. July to September brings the monsoon: fewer visitors, lower rates, and the Aravallis at their greenest.
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