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Amber Fort   Jaipur

Amber Fort, Jaipur

 120 Reviews  This is one of the most fascinating palaces in Jaipur. Situated in the town of Amer or Amber, which is also called the old city/old capital. The most famous Sheesh mahal is housed here. It makes sense... 

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HAWA MAHAL   Jaipur

HAWA MAHAL, Jaipur

 53 Reviews  This tip will seem unusual by the title I have mentioned. but believe me , Jaipur will never look such beautiful , unless you hover around the city from air! Please see the pictures of Mansarovar... 

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City Palace   Jaipur

City Palace, Jaipur

 90 Reviews  This is the main Royal Palace where the Royal family of Jaipur still stays and runs the palace. If you are interested to see inside of this area, they will allow you to see some parts where they stay... 

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Jai Mahal - lake palace   Jaipur

Jai Mahal - lake palace, Jaipur

 22 Reviews  Built to be a pleasure palace for the royal family in 1799, Jal Mahal Palace (translated as Water Palace) of Jaipur is an extremely romantic place with its red sandstone intricate architecture casting... 

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Jantar Mantar   Jaipur

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

 50 Reviews  Bhaggi Khana is a museum in the palace complex where a collection of old carriages, palanquins and European cabs adopted as baggis to Indian situations are on display here. The baggi which attracts... 

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Monkey Temple   Jaipur

Monkey Temple, Jaipur

 8 Reviews  I just adore monkeys and there was no way I was going to pass up the opportunity to go to Galta Temple. After stopping for a very late lunch we went to Galta Temple – also known as Monkey Temple. At... 

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Nahargarh or Tigerfort   Jaipur

Nahargarh or Tigerfort, Jaipur

 16 Reviews  This is one of the most beautiful and significant place of Jaipur. Unfortunately, we just could not make a proper visit to this place , just drove past from below. The pictures also were taken from... 

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Jaigarh fort   Jaipur

Jaigarh fort, Jaipur

 28 Reviews  Jaigarh Fort is located on the top of the hill, by the name of Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles). Jaigarh Fort is also known as the 'Victory Fort'.It overlooks the mountains,amber fort and lake... 

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Elephant ride and festival   Jaipur

Elephant ride and festival, Jaipur

 6 Reviews  Jaipur was a favourite spot with the important personalities of the British Raj and the Maharajas always arranged for their guests of honour elephant rides up to the Amber palace. Even today, the... 

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Choki Dhani - Ethnic resort   Jaipur

Choki Dhani - Ethnic resort, Jaipur

 5 Reviews  It's a Theme Rajasthan village with rajasthani food, dance, magic show, Camel ride, Astrologer, etc etc. This is basically meant for the tourist, who are not familiar with Rajasthan village and it's... 

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Birla Mandir   Jaipur

Birla Mandir, Jaipur

 12 Reviews  The Birlas are one of the richest Industrialists of India, who made their fortune during British Period and with their close proximity to Gandhi and Nehru during freedom struggle and after the... 

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Museums   Jaipur

Museums, Jaipur

 16 Reviews  The Central Museum has vast number of antiques stored in and is absolutely fabulous. One of the oldest and the most famous Museum is the Government Central Museum or Albert museum was constructed... 

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The Entrance of City Walls   Jaipur

The Entrance of City Walls, Jaipur

 9 Reviews  Part of the Old City of Jaipur is surrounded by a pink wall with seven gates. Ajmeri Gate (on the photo) is one of the largest ones. It is decorated with floral motifs and has towers and three... 

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Meet the Maharaja of Jaipur   Jaipur

Meet the Maharaja of Jaipur, Jaipur

 5 Reviews  The Maharaja of Jaipur holds control over the City Palace, but has been required for political and cultural reasons to open up most of it to the public. However, there are parts of the City Palace... 

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Camel safari tour   Jaipur

Camel safari tour, Jaipur

 3 Reviews  The camelride goes through several villages, a small dessert and a large savanna area. In the villages the people want to get to know you better. They like being on pictures and touching your hair.... 

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'The Rambagh Palace'   Jaipur

'The Rambagh Palace', Jaipur

 5 Reviews  The most sumptuous palace in Jaipur (that is open to the public, at least), Rambagh Palace is also the city's most expensive hotel, run by the Taj Group. It is set amid impeccably manicured gardens... 

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Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden.   Jaipur

Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden., Jaipur

 2 Reviews  This palace was bult by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1710 A.D. for accommdating his rani (Queen).Who was priacens of Udaipur and who wanted to live in a separate palace other then those in Amber.She... 

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Shesh Mahal   Jaipur

Shesh Mahal, Jaipur

 5 Reviews  One palace have many names like Shesh Mahal, Mirrors Palace, Diwan-i-khas, Jai Mandir etc.The marble jai Mandir, the Hall of Victory is famous for its inlaid panel and dazzling mirrors fabulous... 

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Saree shopping   Jaipur

Saree shopping, Jaipur

 2 Reviews  We heard that Jaipur was the place to buy silks and jewelery and we did but I found the experience frustrating because in the bazaar there are a ton of stalls the majority of which sell cheap fabrics,... 

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Sariska Tiger Reserve Park

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Sariska Tiger Reserve park is situated only 35 km from Alwar. Sariska Tiger Reserve park is well nestled in the Aravali Hills covering 800 sq km area divided into the grasslands, dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs and rocky landscape.Sariska National Park is home to numerous carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. These feed on an abundance of prey species such as Sambar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska is also well known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys, which are found in large numbers around Talvriksh.Enterance FeeIndian Rs 60/Forginer Rs 450/Jeep charg up to 6 persons Rs 1260/Jeep entrance Rs 250/Guide charg Rs 250/Move camera Rs 400/

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Bala Quila (Fort) Alwar

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Bala Quila (Fort):- This huge fort with its ramparts stretching 5 kms from North to south and 1.6 kms from east to west stands 304 meters above the city and 595 meters above the sea level.It is belived to have been constructed by Hasan Khan Mewati in 1492.It then passed into the Jats and Mughals.A fortress built by Alaghu Rai in 1049 A.D. is also located here.Babar had spend a night of this fort and took away the hidden treasures to gift to his son Humayun.Akbar's son Jhangir also stayed here for some time during his exile.The place where he stayed is called Salim Mahal.The fort was finally annexed by Maharaja Pratap Singh from Jaipur in 1775 A.D.It is a forbidding structure with 15 large and 51 small towers and 446 openings for musketry, alongwith 8 huge towers encompassing it.The fort has several gates-jai pol, suraj pol, laxman pol, chand pol, kishan pol and Andheri gate.Also there...

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Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri Alwar

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Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri is the royal cenotaph of Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh and his Queen Rani Moosi. This striking monument is placed out side the main palace building. Based on a pillared sand stone, this double storied structure was built by Vinay Singh, which presents an eye catching spectacle to the viewer with its elephant structural design. The upper story is build up of marble stones and it houses rounded roofs and striking bends. Highly ornamented interiors with marvelous wall paintings are worn out by lack of proper maintenance. Besides an architectural grandeur, this chhatri is placed in a picturesque location that is full of lush foliage and thriving flowers.

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Sagar Lake Alwar

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Sagar Lake located just behind the City Palace, Sagar lake was constructed in 1815 AD by Maharaja Vinay Singh. Formerly used as a holy bathing ghat, Sagar lake has been able to withstand the beatings of time. Over centuries, people has been following the sacred tradition of feeding the pigeons. It is this lovely pond that separates the City Palace from the surrounding pebbly hills. The local belief is that water in the pond is bestowed with some therapeutic tendencies. This beautiful lake houses some marvelous shrines and an array of gorgeous cenotaphs on its banks. These monuments along with the glittering waters of the lake present a rejuvenating environment to the spectator

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City Palace Museum Alwar

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Most alluring attraction in this palace complex is the exquisitely carved Durbar hall, which welcomes the visitors to this former citadel of Alwar kings.Divided in to three sections, the City Palace Museum displays royal treasures of the erstwhile Alwar rulers. This encompasses one of the superb compilations of Rajput and Mughal paintings and objects made from ivory, jade, and silver. These artifacts are the true testimonials of the prosperity of Alwar kings. The objects on display includes a silver dining table with lion’s legs and ivory, Brass and pottery sections presents finest artistic talents from Multan, Srilanka, Jaipur and Bengal. Armory collections in the museum exhibit some of the precious artifacts like the sword of Akbar, Sultan Mohammad Ghori and Aurangzeb. Superb assortment of Rajput weapons is another attraction in the Museum. Besides the arms and ammunition sections,...

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Ranakpur vs Delwara

by toonhut

Since they both are Jain temples with high marble craftsmanship, not too far from each other, and completed around the same time more than 500 years ago, it will be good to know how they both differ. Delwara at Mount Abu5 temples. Most have very high intricacy on white marble that looks only 20 years old. Quite visited (crowded) with high security and surveillance cameras. You can easily spend hours noticing the details. [More in Mt. Abu post.]Ranakpur near Falna or Udaipur1 gigantic 3 story temple (you can visit each floor). Less relative intricacy on yellowish pink marble which looks rustic. Not very visited. Has 1444 pillars and around 330 statues of Jain deities of which each gets full ablutions and adornment every morning. Less visitors and less security. You can easily lose yourself in the scale of the craftsmanship.

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Pushkar Camel Festival

by Justin_goa

The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the largest in India and the only one of its kind in the entire world. During the fair, Lakhs of people from rural India flock to Pushkar, along with Camel and Cattle for several days of live stock trading, horse dealing, pilgrimage and religious festival. This small town, becomes a cultural phenomenon when colourfully dressed devotees, musicians, acrobats, folk dancers, traders, comedians, sadhus and tourists reach here during Pushkar fair. According to Hindu chronology, it takes place in the month of Kartika (October or November) beginning on ashtmi 8th day of Lunar Calendar and continues till full moon (Poornima). The Camel and Cattle trading is at its peak during the first half of festival period. During the later half, religious activities dominate the scenario. Devotees take dips in the holy "Sarovar" lake, as the sacred water is known to bestow...

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NAGAUR FAIR

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This eight days fair held every year during the month of Jan-Feb, is popularly known as the Cattle fair and is the second largest in Rajasthan. Nagaur Town is the most picturesque of Rajput townships. Nagaur is a sea of animals, trading over 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses every year. The bullocks are known for their fleetness. Not only are the animals lavishly decorated, even their owners flaunt wearing colourful turbans and long moustaches.Shearing sheep, handsome marwari horses to spices all compiled in one fair. Attractions include the mirchi bazaar (largest red-chilly market of India), wooden items, iron-crafts and camel leather accessories.Sports like tug-of-war, camel races, bullock races and cock fights; jugglers; puppeteers, story-tellers; and exciting campfire evenings are held to entertain the tourists. Folk music of the Jodhpur variation echoes the tranquil desert sand.

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Mount Abu - The Hill station

by sourbugger

Rajasthan only has one Hill-station, but I was very grateful of it's existence during a particularly swealtering July some years ago.Rajasthan is course 'Tourist central' when it comes to exporing the sub-continent, but this laid-back collection of lakes, hotels and temples means you can plan a break into your schedule. Not only is it a few degrees cooler, but the tourist frenzy of the big cities of the Golden Triangle can also be left to stew for a few days.The transport around the small town is one of the charmingly eccentric features of the place. The 'baba gaadi' is a kind of adult pram with bicycle wheels. They operate like rickshaws - so be sure to negotiate on the short distances involved. The last time that I was in a pram I seem to remember that involved a bonnet, a dummy and some old bat saying 'isn't he a coochie, coo ?". You will still look ridiculously silly - but what the...

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Jaiselmer - desert time

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Jaiselmer is a somewhat remote city, near the India-Pakistan border. Up until quite modern times is derived it's wealth from being a staging post on the 'caravan routes' of vast lines of camels transporting goods. The development of ports such as Bombay and the partition of 1947 meants that its use as a transporation hub became very limited. The state goverment has therefore tried hard to encourage tourism to keep this fine historic town viable.The ancient sandstone fort is the main attraction, and you can stay within it's wall. There are also a selection of Havelli's or merchant houses. Some of these provide accommodation.Jaiselmer is also a great place to take a good Camel ride. this can be an overnight affair with a night spent under the stars in a desert that comes straight out of any child's sterotyped idea of a sany desert.The only real downside to the town are the carpet salesmen....

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  4. Jodhpur Things to Do
  5. Jaisalmer Things to Do
  6. Fatehpur Sikri Things to Do
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