City: Rajasthan
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Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Rajasthan, India
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. Elefantastic
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5.0 based on 2,924 reviews
Elefantastic is already renowned and famous in its own reward from 2012 by Rahul Sharma - Founder. But to get up to our customers’ requirements and demand, we are extending it to Elefantastic travel too. With the amazing feedback from our valuable tourists, we could uplift ourselves in serving you in better way with the Elefantastic travel. We are offering quality based services for various India tour packages, Golden Triangle tours, Explore the land of Royals, Ravishing South Tours, North India Tours, Special Interest Tour Packages, Luxury India Tours and Village Tours by Elefantastic tour and travel company. With the variant sections of tours, we are very keen in providing extremely comfortable services for Car Rentals in India such as by Economy Cars, Luxury Cars, Van and Coaches.
Reviewed By kristennoel7 - Frankfurt, Germany
Our time at Elefantastic was amazing. From the driver who picked up up, to the delicious traditional lunch at the owner's mother's house, to feeding the elephant, painting her with local and safe paint, washing her, her washing us!, and walking with her around the grounds, it just couldn't get better. The staff were extremely nice and attentive, taking photos of us hen we wanted, and giving us some peace with the elephant when we wanted. Overall incredible experience with an organization that treats the elephants very well. Highly recommended!
2. Rusirani Village
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
Rusirani is a village near Jaipur which is about 2500 years old. The culture, people and ancient remains in the village have been appreciated by almost every traveller who visits the village. If you are a couple / family / university student wants to experience and learn about the real authentic Indian living like hundreds of years ago, We the Rusirani villagers are ready to welcome you in our families for a day or even if you want to stay in our homes.
3. Elefanjoy
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5.0 based on 336 reviews
Elefanjoy the only place in Jaipur offering a truly wonderful elephant experience! Set in Jaipur our Elephant Sanctuary is the community and also set in the beautiful natural landscape. During your visit you will get to enjoy the magic of our resident elephants here by having your very own up close and personal experience with the elephants such as feeding them, and having the opportunity to give spend time hugging them as well as enjoying the creative side of elephant painting using our non toxic vegetable-based paint colours ( The elephants love it as you paint them!) We also have the option for you of taking a walk with the elephants or even a gentle elephant ride around our park. While visiting us you will also learn about the language of elephants using certain sounds and touch to communicate with them. Light refreshments are served for your convenience at Elefanjoy.
Reviewed By G8775FQwendyb - Cusco, Peru
We met Ankit and learned about Elefanjoy on our visit to Jaipur. I was traveling with 3 of my kids (aged 13-20) and when we were offered to go see the new baby elephant, we all enthusiastically said YES! Once at the Sanctuary, we all participated in feeding them with Chapatis that we helped to make. Then we were put to the creative task of painting the elephants with the bright colored non-toxic paints-- it was so fun to see what each of the kids designed! Then we learned all about the elephants, their habits, their likes/dislikes. We saw how kind and soft mannered each of the elephant trainers were. We got to ride on them down to the water and bathe them- Each of my kids came away with a deep love, appreciation and newfound understanding of these incredible creatures. We still stay in touch with Ankit and my kids frequently talk about "remember when we got to go play with elephants in Jaipur"? They have their photos and more importantly their fond memories of being able to experience such a unique and unforgettable day with these massive creatures! If you want to experience elephants "up close and personal" then Elefanjoy is the place to do it! Best in Jaipur, BEST in INDIA!
4. Rajasthan Adventure & Nature Academy
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
5. Longewala War Memorial
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5.0 based on 391 reviews
The Battle of Longewala (4–7 December 1971) was one of the first major engagements in the western sector during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
Reviewed By g_v_nagendra - Surat, India
Your visit to Jaisalmer is incomplete without visiting this magnificent place located around 110 kms. from Jaisalmer town which is around 3 hours drive and yes it is totally worth it. The roads leading to Longewala are smooth and you will find vast open spaces of the Thar Desert on either side of the road. The Yudh Sthal showcases the factual account of the 1971 war that took place here and it has on display captured tanks, guns, artillery etc. that were left behind by the retreating army. It also highlights the glorious and selfless contribution of the officers and jawans who risked everything in the line of duty and their unflinching dedication to the protection of the nation. A museum in the compount exhibits all the relevant information about the war which is descriptive. A visit to this place also brings out the nostalgic memories of those events and a chance to be proud of our Army who despite all adversities defend the security and sovereignty of the nation. It is a must visit destination of the Jaisalmer itinerary. Period.
6. The Rustic Paths
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5.0 based on 426 reviews
In this activity there is an opportunity to explore how Rajasthan (Jaipur) rural community live and have lived for generations in same fashion as their ancestors. On this experience we will visit several villages around jaipur.
Reviewed By shol2w
We booked a open jeep safari to learn more about the local Indian and Indian daily it was unbelievable experience mr.khan our driver was helpful polite and kind he provide a day of delight on this amazing safari all activities were fantastic monkey temple school century etc It was perfect to see real India Thank you so much waseem for providing great time in India !!!
7. EleSafari
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5.0 based on 322 reviews
EleSafari is a genuine effort taken by a group of elephant lovers in Jaipur to promote the welfare of these gentle giants. Our Elephant Interaction program gives you a once in a lifetime experience to get up close and personal with these incredible animals in a beautiful natural setting. Through EleSafari Tours we seek to assist travellers, backpackers and explorers etc. by introducing them to this incredible country which is a kaleidoscope of scintillating culture, rich history, alluring landscapes, vibrant geography, affectionate people, mouth-watering cuisines and fascinating wildlife.
Reviewed By NicoleBretty
We had an amazing time with the lovely people of Elesafari. Along with the Elephant Experience we also booked their services for a day tour of Jaipur. The itinerary provided was pretty comprehensive. Still on our request they added two attractions without any hesitation. We were provided a very friendly driver who was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. We were very comfortable in his company. After the day tour of Jaipur we visited Elesafari farm at late afternoon. We were greeted with lovely elephants swinging their tails and enjoying their meal. We were explained about the experience and then the owner introduced us to our elephant Tara. We spent the next couple of hours feeding and pampering her. We also got a chance to paint her using chemical free colours which was my favourite part. After bathing them we took her for a short walk along with the setting sun. She's a sweetheart so gentle and so clam. It was an experience that I'll never forget. Also special thanks to the team at farm who went out of their way and made sure we enjoyed. We will surely visit again and whole heartedly recommend this to everyone.
8. Keoladeo National Park
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4.5 based on 1,852 reviews
Bharatpur bird sanctuary is home to over 350 species of birds.
Reviewed By J4441TCsams - Bengaluru, India
Many of us heard of this birders paradise and many revisit year after other but most would arguably agree its definitely a paradise you would want to revisit time and again, also spend not a few hours but few days till you get your dream shots. Dream shots really ??? Yes they do come and how.... visit yourself and know this place in person. Accessibility: Very good, by road and train from Delhi , Agra, Mathura and other main cities of Rajasthan. Birding Season : Dec - Mar Birding Options: Resident birds including many Owl species, Winter Migrants (water birds and raptors), Raptors, Small Carnivores, Antelopes, Python and many more Photography Option : Close portrait shots, bird preying shots, perch shots, sunset silhouette and many more Commute in Park : Walk, Cycle, Tri - Cycle Rickshaw
9. Ranakpur Jain Temple
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4.5 based on 3,310 reviews
Reviewed By AdvDevasis - Navi Mumbai, India
During our trip to Rajasthan we got to visit Ranakpur Jain Temple en-route our trip to Udaipur. The temple is just marvelous. Yes. its a worth visit and anyone who is visiting Udaipur must visit this temple.
10. Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
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4.5 based on 472 reviews
A small textile museum dedicated to the ancient craft of hand block printing. Housed in a restored UNSECO award winning 400 year old building - well kept displays, good information, friendly staff, a printing & wood block carving craftsman demonstrating on site, clean toilets, an excellent small (fixed price) museum shop, & a cafe serving fresh organic coffee. A quiet haven - 10 min walk through the quaint old town of Amber. Please ensure that you have been taken to the correct location. We do not pay commission; some drivers or guides may try to take you elsewhere. Entry Price: rs.80 per adult | rs.50 concession | rs.25 for students and children | video camera entry additional rs.100
Reviewed By PKfamily
This museum is located close to Amer Fort and is excellent value for money (clean toilets too!). We looked at the exhibitions and then had a live demonstration of how to make a wooden block pattern to use as a print. We continued to another live demonstration of how to block print on fabric. We were able to have a go and were allowed to take our sampler piece away as a souvenir. A very quiet museum which is well worth a visit.
