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What to do and see in Rajasthan, India: The Best Architectural Buildings
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. Nagaur Fort
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By TasiraS - Oslo, Norway
The fort is vast, interesting and well restored. The palaces inside are great with decors. The area is clean and the guide was great. Most interesting was the air cooling system and water reservoir through channels on terraces. Even though it might be a bit sidelined from the popular Rajasthani tourism route, it was worth visiting.
2. Birla Mandir Temple
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4.5 based on 2,561 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderer_Sharmaji - New Delhi, India
One of the must sightseeing places in jaipur trip. Easy to reach here via cab or any other transportation as well. Beautiful architecture, soulful rhythm of aarti in morning & evening and surrounding area adds a good reason to visit this temple.
3. City Palace of Udaipur
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4.5 based on 9,172 reviews
Reviewed By antaysh - Bulandshahr, India
The most magnificent palace i have ever seen what a beautiful palace is it whenever you visit Udaipur must visit city palace museum and enjoy bost ride with breathtaking view of lake pichola
4. Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors)
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4.5 based on 2,597 reviews
Reviewed By sudhanshusing - Noida, India
Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), the mirror mosaics and colored glasses were a "glittering jewel box in flickering candlelight".Sheesh mahal was built by King Man Singh in the 16th century and completed in 1727. It is also the foundation year of Jaipur state.However, most of this work was allowed to deteriorate during the period 1970–80 but has since then been in the process of restoration and renovation. The walls around the hall hold carved marble relief panels. The hall provides enchanting vistas of the Maota Lake
5. 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.
6. 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
7. Khole Ke Hanuman JI Temple, Jaipur
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4.5 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By Argu266 - Jaipur, India
Beautiful and peaceful place. It's a very beautiful scene from top of the temple's building. Its a permisis where you feel the touch of nature and peace. Must visit
8. Ganesh Pol Gateway
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4.5 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Saw this way back in December when I visited the Amber fort. It's one of the many magnificent gates in the courtyard and named after the Hindu god Ganesh and is the entry into what was originally the private palaces of the Maharajas of Amer.
9. Diwan-e-Khas Hall of Private Audience
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By Mukta2016 - New Delhi, India
The Diwan-e-Khas is located within the City Palace compound and this was the place where the King used to grant audiences to other people. Now this place has a lot of stuff like paintings and wardrobes dating back to medieval period on display.
10. Barmer Fort
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