Explore Historic Cities Of Rajasthan To See Magnificent Monuments

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Rajasthan, the largest state of India, is internationally famous for its magnificent monuments. There are many forts, palaces, havelis, temples and museums in this state which are renowned for their amazing architectural beauty. Exploring different cities of the state will provide you the best opportunity to see magnificent monuments of the state. There are many historic and historical cities in this state which are visited by a number of domestic and international tourists each year due to forts, palaces, temples and other monuments. Here is brief information about some of most popular and visited cities of the state.

Jaipur, the Pink City

Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the state. It is lovingly known as the Pink City of India due to pink painted houses in the city. It is home to some of the beset monuments of the state including forts, palaces, temples and havelis. Major attractions to see in this city include Jantar Mantar Observatory (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Hawa Mahal ...
... (the Palace of Winds), City Palace Complex, Birla Temple, Govind Devji Temple, Albert Hall Museum, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Amber Fort.

Jodhpur, the Blue City

Jodhpur is the second largest city of the state. It is lovingly known as the Blue City of India due to many blue painted houses in the city. Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada Memorial, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Balsamand Lake & Palace are must-see attractions in the city.

Jaisalmer, the Golden City

Jaisalmer is a beautiful city of Rajasthan located in the middle of the Thar Desert, the Great Indian Desert. It is lovingly known as the Golden City of India. Golden Fort, Jain Temples, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli and Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli are most popular tourist attractions in the city. Jaisalmer is also renowned for Sam Sand Dunes and Desert National Park. Tourists can enjoy camel safari for exciting excursion to Sam Village to see rippling sand dunes.

Udaipur, the White City

Udaipur is a beautiful city in Rajasthan. It is a vision in white and renowned for its elegance, beauty. It is dominated by many lovely lakes and elegant palaces. Hence it is also called the City of Lakes and Palaces. It is also called the Venice of the East and the Kashmir of Rajasthan. Lake Palace, Lake Pichola, City Palace, Jagmandir Palace, Monsoon Palace, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, Vintage Car Collection and Eklingji Temple are key attractions for sightseeing in this city.

Ajmer, Pushkar, Ranthambore, Sariska, Alwar and Mount Abu are some other popular tourist destinations to visit during Rajasthan tours and travels. Golden Triangle Tours are excellent ways to explore the charm of tourism in this royal and imperial Indian state.

Kuldeep Singh is an expert writer primarily focusing on travel and tourism related topics. He has written many articles for tourism in India and Rajasthan Tours and Golden Triangle Tours. Currently he is rendering his services to a reputable travel company in Rajasthan, India.