The Dargah
Shahjhan's Mosque
Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra
Taragarh Fort
The Museum

 

The strategic location of Bikaner on the ancient carvan routes that came from West/Central Asia, made it a prime trade centre in the times of the yore. Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is cirucmscribed by a seven km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces, created with delicacy in redding-pink sandstone, bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural legacy. Undulating lanes, colorful bazaars and bright and cheerful folks make Bikaner and interesting experience.

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Junagarh
Lal Garh Palace
The Suraj Pol or Sun Gate
Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
Gardens and Parks
Bhandasar Jain Temple (5 km)
Camel Research Farm (8 km)
Devi Kund (8 km)
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary (32 km) Shiv Bari Temple(6 km)

The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city's lifestyle. More popularly called the camel country , the city is renowned for the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life here. Be it pulling heavy carts , transporting grains or working on wells, camels are the prime helpers.The wells of Bikaner: an important source of water are other attractions of the city. These are built on high plinths with slender minareted towers on each of the four corners and can be noticed even from a distance.

Ajmer is one of the most significant pilgrimate destination equally important for Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

Mayo College
Pushkar Lake (11km.)
Man Mahal
Foy Sagar(5km)

Amidst the sand dunes and thorny vegetation of Thar desert towers a fort, 120 metres above the plain. The fort overlooks the imperial city of Jodhpur, which is a part of the Desert Tourist Triangle. The old Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 km long wall with eight gates serving as entrances. The new city is settled around this walled area. The Maruthal or 'land of death' , came into life when the Rathores of Kanauj moved in. But the city of Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodhaji in 1459 AD. This city was on the silk route of the 16th century and hence was host to a number of travellers.

In Jodhpur, the genius of its sculptors comes to life in its exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, which stand testimony to the imperial grandeur. The most alluring part of Jodhpur is the traditional lifestyle, festivity and the smiling people who treasure this former princely state.

Mehrangarh Fort
Jaswant Thada
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Government Museum
Girdikot and Sardar Market
Maha Mandir Temple
Balsamand Lake and Gardens (5 km)
Mandore(8 km)
Mahamandir Temple (9 km)
Kailana Lake (11 km)
Osian (58 km)

The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat. Its stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain Temples, dating back 11th- 13th centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage centre. 'Abu' according to a legend.stands for the son of Himalayan, deriving its name from Arbuada,the powerful serpent who rescued Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva, from a chasm.

Situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range the hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. The road leading to Mount Abu is a curved one characterized by arid region dotted with huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds

Gaumukh Temple
Delwara Jain Temple
Adhar Devi Temple

Sunset Point
Honeymoon Point (Andra Point)
Shri Raghunathji Temple
Gardens and Parks
Museum and Art Gallery
Trevor's Tank (5 km)
Achalgarh (8 km)
Guru Shikhar (15 km)


The city acquires its scenic beauty from the Aravallis. Three lakes- Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar make it an oasis in the desert.

Udaipur is known as the ' City of Lakes'. The two most scenic and famous lakes of the city are Lake Pichola and Lake Fateh Sagar. Lake Pichola is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and has two island palaces- Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir. Lake Fateh sagar lies to north of Pichola and was built by Maharana Jai Singh but it got the name of Fateh Singh who rebuilt its dam. Both the lakes are breathtakingly beautiful and one can take a cruise on their waters. The sunset over these lakes is a sight to be cherished.

City Palace
Jagdish Temple
Saheliyon-ki-Bari
Pratap Memorial/Moti Magri
Pichhola Lake
Sajjan Garh
Fateh Sagar

The Suraj Gokhada
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandir
Ahar
Gulab Bagh
Eklingji (22 km)
Ranakpur (90 km)
Nagda (23 km)
Haldighati (40 km)
Nathdwara (48 km)
Kankroli (65 km)
Rajsamand Lake (66 km)
Kumbhalgarh Fort ( 84 km)
Jagat (58 km)
Jaisamand Lake (48 km)

The city was founded in 1567 AD by Maharana Udai Singh on the advice of a sage. Udaipur was last of the numerous Mewar capitals. It was in Udaipur that legendary Maharana Pratap was born. He was obsessed with Chittaur and the past glories of the Sisodia clan possessed his mind. Maharana Pratap left Udaipur to win back Chittaur from the Mughals. But he failed in his attempts and Udaipur remained the capital of Mewar till India got her independence. The memory of the failure of noble Pratap gives Udaipur its pervading mood of nostalgic wistfulness.

Ajmer is very close to Pushkar (11 kms) which is significant for the famous fair held normally in the month of October/November. Pushkar, the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. The Pushkar lake is a sacred spot for Hindus. During the month of Kartik(Oct./Nov.),devotes throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake.
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