The state of Rajasthan is famous for the folk stories and vibrant culture. It has witnessed the glory and valor of the brave Rajputs and the Mewars in the past. The reminiscences of their glorious stories and lavish lifestyle are well preserved in the enormous forts and palaces of the cities. Here, discussed are the three major cities of Rajasthan which are thronged by Indian and International tourists all around the year. Jaipur The pink city of Jaipur is the capital and is one of the major tourist attractions in Rajasthan and in India as well. The city hosts an array of Forts and palaces and other architectural marvels like Hawa Mahal, which is a red sandstone palace. It is shaped in form of Lord Krishna’s Crown and has 953 small windows called Jharokhas. The City Palace, Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort are the other major tourist attractions of the city. The Amer fort has been a favorite destination of the Bollywood fraternity as many iconic Bollywood movies like Jodha Akbar and Bajirao Mastani have been shot here. Besides the massive palaces and forts, the city also features the Albert Hall Museum, which holds the heritage artifacts of the Maharajas, the Birla Mandir, one of the many Birla Mandirs across India, the Jantar Mantar Observatory, which has the world’s largest stone Sundial and the Jaipur Zoo, a shelter for varied species of mammals, birds and reptiles. The city of Jaipur is easily accessible by all means. For those coming from Delhi NCR, the national Highway is considered the best route. One can also book a train journey or flight tickets to Jaipur. Jodhpur The city of Jodhpur is famous for its charismatic view and is often called the Sun City. It has the Mehrangarh Fort – one of the largest forts in India built by Rao Jodha. The fort has seven gates and houses the Chamunda Mataji Temple. The area is flocked by tourists during Dussehra. The Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park is adjacent to the Mehrangarh Fort. The Fort houses different artifacts like the palanquins that were a common means of transport back then. The city also has Umaid Bhawan Palace, another popular tourist attraction. Due to the presence of these marvelous structures the city is never missed off from the Rajasthan holiday packages. Jaisalmer Jaisalmer is another major tourist attraction of the state. This city too has the privilege to host palaces and Haveli. It has the Jaisalmer fort, which is one of the largest fortifications in the world. Patwa ki Haveli, Nathmalajiki Haweli and Salim Singh ki Haveli are other architectural masterpieces of the city. Jaisalmer is situated in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Thus, one can enjoy camel ride, folk dance and magnificent sunset at Sam Sand Dunes. Many holiday packages often cover both the cities Jodhpur Jaisalmer in one holiday tour package because the cities are located nearby. A trip to Rajasthan would undoubtedly rejuvenate you and add to your memories.
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