Finest 8 Things To Do In Rajasthan while on Tour

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Vast arid deserts stretched virtually all around with lots of historic palaces and other glorious architectural structures to boast, Rajasthan has always been the preferred touring destination for a host of tourists not only from India but also from other parts of the world.  

To get a complete feel of India, a plenty of people consider traveling to the wonderful state of Rajasthan as it boasts of just everything that will grip the attention of virtually every tourist. Rajasthan located in the north-west part of India is known for its lots of wonderful cities seething with hustle and bustle including distant villages where historical culture and traditions are still in vogue like ever before. When you are in the state of Rajasthan, you really will like to wow witnessing the stupendous palaces and other monuments, sinking your teeth into sumptuous food and lots of engaging activities to do there.

Here are a few key cities of Rajasthan that you must visit to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will be etched in your mind forever.

1. Explore Jaipur- the “Pink City” of Rajasthan

Jaipur, being the capital city of Rajasthan, can maybe easily be envisaged by every tourist. It is a busy and crowded city full of hustle and bustle where traffic and cattle can typically be found moving on moth-eaten roads. The local people are quite friendly here, so you will never get the feel as if you are in a foreign city. Throughout the city, you will be able to find a variety of vibrant shops dealing in the sale of jewelry, electronic, garments, spices and what not.

One of the major attractions of Jaipur is the City Palace which sports unparalleled architecture that you will tend to sing the praises gladly. Do not forget to visit Hawa Mahal, a rhetorical wall specifically built for aristocratic women to sit atop to enable them to witness street events without making their presence visible to the mass. Also, you should pay a visit to the large Amber Fort. Sited on a hilltop, you will enjoy unprecedentedly the scenery of the city, particularly the sunset.

2. Explore Udaipur- the “City of Lakes”

 

For people looking to romance to the hilt, no other city in India is as splendid as Udaipur. Also dubbed as the “city of lakes”, it is sited on the bank of Lake Pichola and there are lots of things that you can do here. For example, you can visit the vast white palace, take a boat ride on the crystal-clear waters or just start roaming through the city's maze of streets. You can get in touch with varied savvy artists having know-how in small-sized beaux arts or concoct the flavors of Rajasthan on your own notable for featuring varied mouth-appetizing cuisines that will take your breath away.

3. Explore Mandawa-the “City of Royal Mansions” 

Mandawa is although relatively not a prominent Rajasthani town and features a sluggish pace of life. Even then, the city is the magnet for a host of tourists featuring stupendous heritage sites such as the Hotel Mandawa Mansion which is a time-honored Rajasthani mansion set up in 1890, with awe-inspiring fine arts and murals inside and out as well as magnificent traditionally décor room.

4. Explore Jaisalmer- the “Golden City of Rajasthan” 

Also dubbed as the 'Golden City', Jaisalmer is a charming sandstone urban center. Throwing a look at the streets there,  you will find them smartly architected mansions which once upon a time were a splendid living place of local silk and spice traders. This city is a picture-perfect site for enjoying the desert safari. Simple mounting on the back of the ship of the desert i.e. camel, you can get into the depths of the Thar desert. During the nighttime, you can stay atop of a sand dune and enjoy sinking your teeth on local Rajasthani cuisines before sleeping under the stars in a sleeping bag. On a crystal-clear night, the vista of the Milky Way is quite apparent and mind-boggling.

5. Explore Bikaner- the “Royal City of Rajasthan”

Bikaner is although one of the most prominent cities of Rajasthan but definitely not one of the most appealing cities of Rajasthan in terms of tourism. Yet the highlight of the city is the Junagarh Fort, which is the magnet for a host of tourists that come to Rajasthan. Its walls are built from red sandstones which contributed a lot in giving the facade of the structure a threating look. Although when it comes to the interiors of the structure, there are several ornamented décor rooms, replete with mosaics, murals, carpets and curtains. These stuffs are still in the state as they were in the heyday.

After viewing the fort end to end, it's time to go to Desknon, a small town located at a distance of 30 km   from Bikaner. Here you will find one of India's most peculiar temples that both give pleasure and gross out travelers: the Kami Mata temple, a home to numerous rates that often scurry through the structure.

 6. Explore Jodhpur- the “City of Blue Buildings”

Another vibrant city in Rajasthan that stimulate tourists to present themselves voluntarily is Jodhpur, a place largely occupied with sand. After Jaipur, Jodhpur, also dubbed as 'the Blue City,' is reckoned to be a second largest city in Rajasthan. There are several imperial olden forts in the city that you should not miss witnessing in person. One of the distinguished forts located there is Mehrangarh Fort which is sited over a menacing height of 400 feet above the city.

     Jodhpur is a home to a few traditional local villages, so you may want to tour them if you want to get a feel of traditional Rajasthani villages. Also, enjoy the local sumptuous traditional food in Jodhpur to the fullest.

        
7. Explore Ranthambore National Park- A Renowned Wildlife Sanctuary 

Ranthambore National Park has a rich and engaging history. In the time what went before, the site used to be a battlefield of the rulers. The history also features the ups and downs of the rules. 

Basically, the national park is a wildlife sanctuary and is established for the conservation of varied animals, particularly tiger. The population of tiger in the Park is relatively higher than the rest of the animals which typically include  leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque and chital. Yet the odds of finding a tiger here even in the daytime here are very high. Unlike several other national parks in India,  accessing Ranthambore is relatively easier. It's a huge Park that is also a home to ram-shackled pavilions, magnificent monuments, and three Hindu temples of the erstwhile era. You must visit this National Park at least once.

8 Enjoy The Food of Rajasthan

Rajasthan has long been known for its rich glorious traditions, and culture. Yet it is too hard to digest that you explored the state without sinking your teeth into the varied mouth-watering cuisines. Rajasthanis food is famous all over India and the fact is rather evident in the way they prepare the delicacies and the taste that the cuisine dishes give. Dal Bati Churma, Gatte ki Khichid, Dil Khushal, Boonda Raita, Rajasthani Kadi, Gatte ka Pulao, Churma Ladoo, Badam ka Halwa, Meti Bajra Poori, Mawa Kachori, Shahi Gatte,  Kalmi Vada, Ghevar, Balushahi and Laal Maas are among the principal dishes of the state. Every gourmet and even a regular food eater must taste them at least once and you will like to have more.

 

Conclusion

Your tour to Rajasthan can never be complete if you miss traveling to the places mentioned above. There is so much to see and do in this amazing place that you will be awe in have that all in person. The memories to spend quality time in different places of Rajasthan will always be etched in your mind. We keep our fingers crossed that you enjoy your tour to this unique Indian state to the fullest.