5 Places You Must See in Rajasthan Luxury Tours

Rajasthan is one of the most magical and luxurious tourist places in India. Rajasthan has been hosting guests for several decades and has been beautifully showcasing the western perception of India with its elephants, legendary stories of royal kings & queens, royal residences, etc. This state is popular for its glorious history, beautiful landscapes, mighty forts, magnificent palaces, grand temples, colorful bazaars &golden sand dunes, etc. Here are five places that are an absolute must-visit while booking a Rajasthan luxury tour in India:

• Jaipur–This capital city of Rajasthan is one of the most popular places to see in Rajasthan. It is one of the most integral parts of the famous Golden Triangle tourist sector of India. This city houses three major forts: Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Amber fort is one of the largest fortresses in India. One can visit the fort on the back of an elephant, right from the entrance gate. Apart from forts, you will find 2 more architectural masterpieces - one is a five-storeyed palace called HawaMahal, which means the ‘palace of the wind’, built during the 17th century for the royal women to get the view of outer world through the windows and the other one is a stunning City palace, which is a perfect blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture. Another one is the astronomical observatory called – Jantar Mantar, which was also built in the 17th century to measure time, predict eclipses, to track the location of important stars. Jaipur is also home to a number of temples as well as a major bazaar which comes alive each night as the sunsets. You can shop for some beautiful blue pottery items and leather goods placed on display from these markets.

 

• Jaisalmer–This city is situated in the heart of the Thar desert. Jaisalmer, the ‘Golden City’ for its beautiful sun-soaked sand dunes, exuberant forts, rich culture and traditions. The major reason people visit this city is the remarkable fort and the sand dunes. Located in the heart of the city, Jaisalmer Fort is counted among the largest forts of the world. Besides the fort, this city has many important places to visit, including a couple of museums and heritage temples. Jaisalmer also hosts the annual Desert Festival and travelers from across the globe come here to witness the magic of Rajasthan’s art forms. One cannot afford to miss to hop on a camel for a safari, during the visit to this Golden city.

• Jodhpur–Jodhpur is one of the royal and historic destinations in Rajasthan. This city is located on the edge of the Thar desert. The city is filled with forts and temples. The largest fort of Rajasthan called ‘Mehrangarh Fort’ is situated in Jodhpur. This fort was built in the 15th century. Apart from the fort, this city also houses one of the largest private residences in the world – ‘Umaid Bhawan Palace’. A major part of this palace has been converted into a luxury hotel by Taj Group. There is a museum inside the palace which showcases some of the exquisite collections of the royal times. While visiting this royal city, one may also try their hand at zip-lining over the Mehrangarh Fort.

• Udaipur–Udaipur is known as the ‘City of Lakes because of its two biggest artificial and beautiful lakes, ‘FatehSagar’ and ‘Pichola’. The city of Udaipur used to be the capital of the kingdom of Mewar. One can explore the City Palace complex which houses several palaces, museums, and gardens of various architectural styles. There are stunning temples which boast of beautiful intricate carvings making its iconic landmarks in the city. The evening boat rides on Lake Pichola, followed by the cultural show at Bagore-Ki-Haveli, performed by artists from all over Rajasthan are not to be missed. Also, do check-out the crystal gallery in City Palace &Vintage Cars collection of the present Maharaja of Udaipur.

• Sawai Madhopur– This district is widely known because it is home to Ranthambore National Park, which is considered one of the best national park in India. This park was once a hunting ground of the royal kings and is now home to tigers, leopards and crocodiles. You will find a 10th-century fort, an ancient temple and a lake inside the park.  The park is majorly known for Royal Bengal Tigers. There are other animals, mammals & reptiles that are scattered across the park in significant numbers like Leopards, Nilgai, Striped Hyenas, Jackals, Hanuman Langur, Chinkara, Wild Boar, Indian Flying Fox, Sloth Bear, Jungle Cat, Monitor Lizard, Indian Chameleon, Ganges Soft-Shell Turtle, Cobra, Common Krait, and Indian Python and many more. Ranthambore National Park is also home to a large population of Snub-Nosed March Crocodiles. One needs to book a wildlife safari to explore the park and see the animals at a closer distance. There are 2 options, one a smaller, open-top vehicle called a gypsy and the other one is a larger open-top vehicle.

All the above destinations are best visited during the winters i.e. from November to February. So, while looking out for Rajasthan Luxury Tours, make sure you visit the right places at the best time. There are lots of Luxury Tour consultant who can customize a perfect tour for a memorable experience.