City: Rajasthan
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Rajasthan (/ˈrɑːdʒəstæn/ Hindustani pronunciation: [raːdʒəsˈt̪ʰaːn] ( listen); literally, "Land of Kings") is India's largest state by area (342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq mi) or 10.4% of India's total area). It is located on the north western side of the India, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert (also known as the "Rajasthan Desert" and "Great Indian Desert") and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus river valley. Elsewhere it is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest.
Restaurants in Rajasthan
1. Chandelao Garh
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
2. Mehrangarh Fort
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4.5 based on 8,438 reviews
Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.Explore Jodhpur holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. | Mighty Mehrangarh, the muscular fort that towers over the Blue City of Jodhpur,
Reviewed By akhil5432 - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
its one of the biggest tourist destination in the jodhpur city also the biggest fort in rajasthan after the jaipur amer fort Like any other forts this fort is also quite huge & massive You will get elephant & other animal ride to roam inside the fort you also have an eating joint inside the fort which serves decent snacks & refreshments. the view from the fort is quite beautiful & impressive You can experience the so called blue city of india which is mind blowing Overall its not take you more than 3-4 hrs to complete the entire fort Also they have some adventure stuff to do inside the fort
3. Chittorgarh Fort
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4.5 based on 1,031 reviews
Reviewed By AbhishekKalra - Hoboken, United States
An amazing piece of historical gem. Beautifully preserved despite its tumultuous history spanning across multiple eras. From the Rajputs to Mughals and afghans this place has been visited by who is who of the Indian history and has so many stories to offer. Be it tales of rajputi bravery,rani padmavti's legend, mira bai's unparalleled devotion or khilji's savagery (who destroyed quite a bit of the place). Be it the monumental vijay stambha, kirti stambha, rani padmavati's palace or suraj pol (in front of which numerous monumental battles were fought) every place has chilling stories to offers. The fort premises are maintained by Archaeological Society of India which offers tour guides and a light & sound show at reasonable prices.Every monument inside palace premises can be driven up and takes about a 3 hours to cover at leisuerely pace (ie if you go up victroy and kirti towers).The light and sound show is offered during the evening in a surreal settings and is a must attend.
4. Jaisalmer Fort
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4.5 based on 5,510 reviews
Reviewed By Arup1981 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
The Golden jaisalmer fort is one of the prime most attraction and a symbol of Royal Rajasthan.. A fort..with yellow sandstone wall surrounded fortress..the maximum part inside fort is is house..people resides for generations..many turned into staying options..with shop n restaurants in many.. The main tourist attraction is jain temples..3 cannons ..with city view point and obviously the main building- The Fort Palace Museum or Raja ka mahal..the preferable Audio guided tour makes a good trip with rich history n exhibits and sandstone crafting masterpiece architecture inside the palace.. The shop inside the fort is for good buy of Rajasthani crafts n mementoes.. with good food of different taste available.. A sunset n sunrise time at Cannon point is a must do.. Make planmess trails of the lanes..explore the haveli like houses..feel the pulse of the life inside the fort..have a full day time to explore it..to feel the real hues of the fort.. It gonna be a lifetime experience indeed...
5. Bundi Palace
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By ChBad - Hamburg, Germany
By fortune we got to know Kukki Jr. through a friend. We decided on the spot to see the Bundi Palace together with him. It was the best thing we could do, as we were in company with a person who not only is familiar in detail with all the historical and religious facts, but also really loves to pass his knowledge on to eager tourists. We had a lot of fun too and saw and learned about Bundi so much more than we expected! Thank you Kukki for all the time you spent with us!
6. Chand Baori (Step well)
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4.5 based on 1,115 reviews
Reviewed By NILIMA_11 - Mumbai, India
The step wells were constructed in the southwestern region of Gujarat around 600 AD; from there they spread north to Rajasthan . Step wells still exists in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Delhi regions. However most of them are in ruins . They are known for unique, beautiful designs in architecture and remarkable in intricate carvings One such beautiful step wells known as Chand Baori which is oldest, largest and deepest (13 levels ) in this arid land of Rajasthan, Built in 9th century AD , by King Raja Chand of Gurjar dynasty. It is built in the city called Abhaneri ( city of brightness), next to Goddess Harshat mata temple . Harshat mata is know as a goddess of joy and brightness. Hence the connecting name of Abhaneri or Abha nagari and Chand Baori In ancient times, step wells were used as multi functional areas. It used to preserve water in months of summer, used as a means of rain harvesting, a place for meetings and socializing also to celebrate festivals and attend ceremonies. It was built near the temple and the ritual was to wash hand and feet in the step well before entering the temple of Godess Harshat mata for prayers. Harshat mata temple is dedicated to a goddess .Some believe that it is a Vaishnav temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu as well. The temple is in ruin condition but the carving on the pillars, shikhar and surrounding areas gives an impression of what it would have been as a living temple !! The temple and step wells are now a part of Archaeological survey of India. Abhaneri is about 90 kms from Jaipur and connects by road. There is nominal fee to visit the step well.
7. Kumbhalgarh Fort
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4.5 based on 1,921 reviews
Reviewed By TheHumbleTravellers - Greater Noida, India
This is the birth place of one of the legendary heros of India - Maha Rana Pratap and it has world's second largest wall after Great Wall of China - this fort's boundary wall spans 36 KM. Beautifully constructed fort has various interesting facts and its top is at such height that you feel like flying in air as winds blows without any interruption at the top. Must visit if your nearby. Lot of walking required so be ready for good exercise Guides are all private and you need to bargain and can reach price of INR 400-450 Very old temple also inside the fort, so you may want to pay tribute to Kul Devi of Kumbhal Dynasty
8. Dilwara Jain Temples
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4.5 based on 1,986 reviews
Reviewed By anandtandon1981 - Ajmer, India
Excellent architecture and marble carving work. A must visit for everyone, and with children too, especially of age 10+ years.
9. Kothari's Patwaon-Ki-Haveli
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4.5 based on 1,834 reviews
Reviewed By 513anantk - Noida, India
The haveli is really beautiful and amazing too to see, very beautiful architecture can be seen here and all things are great here
10. Junagarh Fort
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4.5 based on 1,715 reviews
Reviewed By CharuKatyyal - New Delhi, India
You can see the Karan Mahal, which was built with Mughal architectural influences. Then The beautiful Phool Mahal, which happens to be the oldest part of the palace complex. Again The lavishly decorated Anoop Mahal which was the private audience chamber of the King of Bikaner , lastly not to forget the grand Durbar Hall with the ceremonial 1,100-year-old sandalwood throne. The main attraction though for many is the famous war souvenir - the DH-9DE Havilland War Plane which was given in recognition of the service rendered by the Bikaner State Forces led by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji of Bikaner during 1st World War which gives every Indian a moment of pride. A must must visit palace
