A land that is remembered for its vellore history, grand palaces, the golden sands singing and flying like birds with the wind, the brave past of stories whispering through the old ancient walls of the magnificent forts and a new day with sunrise bathes this landscape with different colours of royalty.
The state just doesn’t only exist as a location on the map; it lives through its colourful and vibrant festivals, lives through its palaces and also lives on through the blissful folk melodies that flow through the breeze. Rajasthan is not just a state but an experience into royalty and serene landscapes.
Each stone has a story to tell and the camel silhouette against the sunset rays adds on to the beauty of the desserts of Rajasthan. To explore more of the beautiful cities of Rajasthan, you should definitely visit the below mentioned best cities in Rajasthan.
Here are the 10 best cities in Rajasthan, you should definitely visit.
Jaipur
The city that is so often called the “Pink City” is definitely one of the best cities in Rajasthan to visit. This city has now been seeing many developments and changes as a metro-politan city; however it still doesn’t leave the hands of its rich culture and traditions along withs its history. There are many places in Jaipur that can be visited by the tourists. These places are The City Palace, Hawa Mahal, The Jantar Mantar, etc. This city is the midpoint to all the cities in Rajasthan. The city is very much connected to all the cities in Rajasthan and outside Rajasthan through railway and airways.
Udaipur
The “love capital of Rajasthan” also called the “City of Lakes” is known for the beautiful lakes and is considered as the second best cities in Rajasthan to be visited. Udaipur has many tourist places like Pichola Lake, Badi Lake, City Palace of Udaipur, Bagore Ki Haveli, etc. This city is a must visit for nature lovers. The beautiful lakes, serene environment and the beautiful palaces and haveli in Udaipur have been the most visited tourist attractions of Udaipur. Apart from the lakes, palaces and haveli; Udaipur has many other places that are still not explored by the tourists. If you are into exploring the off-beat places in Udaipur and also enjoy having a peaceful day with your loved ones, then you should definitely visit Udaipur.
Jaisalmer
The golden city of Rajasthan is very famous for its sand dunes and is one of the best cities in Rajasthan to be visited during the winters. This city is the top tourist attraction in Rajasthan because of its sand dunes and amazing desert safaris. The city is also home to the most amazing lively yellow fort. It is called the yellow fort because of the colour of the sandstone that is used in its construction. The city also has many tourist attractions nearby which can be visited by the tourists during the day. So when you plan for your trip to Rajasthan, then you should definitely include Jaisalmer in your itinerary.
Jodhpur
This is a city that is known to be falling under the marwar region of Rajasthan. The city is mostly visited for the most attractive tourist destination and that is Mehrangarh Fort. There is a very beautiful temple in the premises of the Mehrangarh Fort and that is the Chamunda mata temple. There are other tourist attractions too that pull a lot of footfall because of its historical past. These places are the Umaid Bhawan palace, Ghanta Ghar Jodhpur, etc. Jodhpur is also considered as the best cities in Rajasthan to be visited as when you visit this city, you can see the olden architecture techniques of the past.
Pushkar
The city is a heavenly abode of Lord Brahma. The existence of this city and the legend behind the existence of the city is very interesting and should be known by everyone. This is the city that is located in the north-west region of Alwar. The city attracts hindu and sikh pilgrims all year round. This city is also called the rose garden of Rajasthan. It is so called because of the special essence of the rose that is exported all over the world. Making its way up to the best cities in Rajasthan to visit, Pushkar has many other places that can be visited.
Mount Abu
Known as the only hill station in Rajasthan and is considered as the most cold place in Rajasthan during the winters. This is a mountain, the city name is Abu Road. Again this city is counted in being one of the best cities in Rajasthan to visit. There is a railway station in the city of AbuRoad. You can get down here and hire a cab to take you to Mount Abu. Mount Abu has many tourist attractions that can be visited by the tourists, like Nakki Lake, the sunset point, the famous spot that was used in shooting the movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. There is a Brahma Kumari headquarter too which can be visited by the tourists and the members of the Brahma Kumari.
Bikaner
The city that is located in the middle of Thar Desert is known for the camel trade, rich history and cultural heritage. This city was founded by Rao Bika in 1488. This city is also very famous for the very yummy snacks that is Bikaneri Sev. This is a place that is very famous for its forts, palaces and temples. This is the city that has a huge wall acting as a protection for the city from the intruders. There are various forts and monuments that are built up of bright yellow and red sandstones. The city area is overlooked by the Junagarh Fort and has many places that have miniature versions of the Rajput paintings.
Bundi
Bundi is the small city next to the city of Kota. However, this city is known for its baoris or the stepwells that are built by different archeologists. This city is located in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan. It is also called as chhoti kashi (Little Varanasi) because of the numerous temples it has in the city. Bundi is one of the best cities of Rajasthan. It has a very famous fort called Taragarh Fort. The area near the Nawal Sagar Lake is surrounded by orchards and gives it a beautiful, serene surrounding to the city.
Ranthambore
It is a city that is next to the very famous Ranthambore National Park. It is a very famous spot for spotting tigers. This is one of the best cities in Rajasthan for wildlife adventurers. There is a famous fort called the Ranthambore fort. This is the place that is perfect for the ones who love to spend time in nature along with their partners. Apart from the national park there, it has many other sites which can be visited. There are some Digamber Temples. There is a lake named Padam Talao and a red sandstone fort is built at the edge of the lake.
Bharatpur
Bharatpur is known as the eastern gateway of Rajasthan. This is one of the best cities in Rajasthan to visit. This city has a rich history of many battles it has seen. There is a very famous fort named Lohagarh Fort and the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. If you are someone who loves jewelleries, you should definitely visit this city. The city is known for its rich flora and fauna. There are many festivals that are celebrated in the city. The festivals that are celebrated here are Braj holi, Numaish Fair and exhibition and Jaswant exhibition and fair.
There are many other places that can be visited in Rajasthan. However, the above mentioned cities are a popular tourist attraction in Rajasthan. So if you are planning to visit Rajasthan, you can definitely consider the above given cities in your itinerary. So when you are planning for Udaipur, we suggest you book your stay at a private villa. Goya Hills is a private luxury villa in Udaipur that is equipped with a swimming pool, a private jacuzzi and is also available in 3 and 6 BHK. There is a chef that cooks dishes according to your taste palette. To know more about the villa, give us a call on + 91 9024082177 or to know more about the villa in detail, visit our website https://goyahills.com/.
