Rajasthan

1. Amer Fort

   4.6

   (24,871)

   16th-century hilltop fort & palace

   Structure known as both Amer and Amber, with Hindu & Muslim elements & offering elephant rides.

   

2. Hawa Mahal

   4.4

   (22,511)

   Pink/red sandstone 'Palace of the Winds'

   Palace built in the form of a high wall to screen royal ladies as they watched street festivities.

   

3. City Palace, Jaipur

   4.4

   (10,889)

   Lavish 1700s palace complex & museum

   Opulent 18th-century palace of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, now a museum & royal residence.

   

4. City Palace, Udaipur

   4.5

   (13,364)

   Lakeside complex built over 200 years

   The palaces of 11 separate rulers sit together in this sprawling complex that was started in 1559.

   

5. Mehrangarh

   4.6

   (11,125)

   Massive historic site with preserved art

   Built circa 1460, one of India's largest forts offers a lift & galleries, plus guided tours & shops.

   

6. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

   4.5

   (7,872)

   Instruments for astronomical observation

   18th-century park & heritage site with fixed instruments for making astronomical observations.

   

7. Ranthambore National Park

   4.3

   (1,404)

   Large reserve best known for its tigers

   Major destination for seeing tigers in their natural habitat plus other wildlife, with scenic ruins.

   

8. Jal Mahal

   4.2

   (3,763)

   Historic palace in the middle of a lake

   In the middle of Man Sagar Lake sits this grand palace made of red sandstone, most of it submerged.

   

9. Lake Pichola

   4.6

   (652)

   Lake and palace

   Lake Pichola, situated in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, is an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD, named after the nearby Picholi village. It is one of the

   

10. Umaid Bhawan Palace

    4.5

    (6,536)

    Regal hotel with a spa & free breakfast

    Luxurious rooms & suites, some with balconies, plus complimentary breakfast & a serene spa.

    

11. Jaisalmer Fort

    4.4

    (8,930)

    Majestic desert fort with ornate temples

    Massive, 12th-century fortified city featuring ornate Jain temples with idols & stone carvings.

    

12. Jaigarh Fort

    4.5

    (5,498)

    Historic hilltop fort with a musuem

    Built to protect the Amber Fort complex below, this 3-km-long fort offers a museum & views.

    

13. Kumbhalgarh

    4.5

    (5,394)

    Hilltop fort dating from 15th century

    15th-century, hilltop fort and UNESCO-listed site surrounded by a massive, 36km-long perimeter wall.

    

14. Nahargarh Fort

    4.5

    (9,785)

    Hilltop fort offering expansive views

    Elaborate fort built in 1734 in the hills above Jaipur, offering sweeping views of the city.

    

15. Sariska Tiger Reserve

    4.2

    (1,814)

    Native wildlife & tiger sanctuary

    Wildlife preserve with safari tours & a protected population of tigers in their native habitat.

    

16. Jaswant Thada

    4.4

    (1,971)

    Ornate memorial for an 1800s maharaja

    Elaborately carved white marble funerary monument built in 1899 to honor Maharaja Jaswant Singh II.

    

17. Keoladeo National Park

    4.4

    (2,065)

    National park & World Heritage site

    UNESCO-listed national park & former Maharajah's hunting ground known for its abundant birdlife.

    

18. Jag Mandir

    4.4

    (1,013)

    Luxurious hotel in a 17th century palace

    Upscale hotel in a 17th century island palace with stylish dining, lake views, a spa & a museum.

    

19. Junagarh Fort

    4.5

    (5,732)

    Ancient preserved fort with guided tours

    Preserved 16th-century fort featuring many different architectural styles, with guided tours.

    

20. Ranthambore Fort

    4.4

    (1,604)

    10th-century hilltop site with temples

    Built in 944 CE, this hilltop fort with temples, gates & large walls was the site of many battles.

    

21. Chand Baori

    Architecture and history

    Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

    

22. Jagdish Temple, Udaipur

    4.5

    (672)

    Iconic temple with detailed carvings

    Landmark Hindu temple featuring detailed carvings on the facade, plus statues & other art.

    

23. Fateh Sagar Lake

    4.6

    (1,429)

    Lake

    Fateh Sagar Lake is situated in the city of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is an artificial lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur and Mewar, constructed north-west of

    

24. Pushkar Lake

    4.3

    (519)

    Lake and camel

    Pushkar Lake or Pushkar Sarovar is located in the town of Pushkar in Ajmer district of the Rajasthan state of western India. Pushkar Lake is a sacred lake of the Hindus. The Hindu scriptures

    

25. Chittor Fort

    4.5

    (7,154)

    Massive, historic fort complex

    Sprawling, 240-ha. citadel, more than 1,000 years old, with ornate palaces, temples & gateways.

    

26. Monsoon Palace

    4.3

    (3,798)

    Majestic hilltop palace & scenic views

    Hilltop white marble palace surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary & offering panoramic city views.

    

27. Saheliyon-ki-Bari

    4.1

    (7,133)

    Regal garden with fountains & a museum

    Popular green space with landscaped grounds, marble elephants, fountains & a science museum.

    

28. Hill Forts of Rajasthan

    Palace and history

    The six Hill Forts of Rajasthan, spread across Rajasthan state in northern India, clustered together as a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The forts are mainly based in the Aravalli Range

    

29. Karni Mata Temple

    4.6

    (1,223)

    Temple

    Karni Mata Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Karni Mata at Deshnoke, 30 km from Bikaner, in Rajasthan, India. It is also known as the Temple of Rats. The temple is famous for the approximately

    

30. Rambagh Palace

    4.7

    (1,320)

    Opulent hotel in a converted 1835 palace

    Grand hotel in a converted 19th-century palace, plus a spa, genteel dining & meditation classes.

    

31. Birla Mandir, Jaipur

    4.6

    (2,604)

    Modern Hindu temple of white marble

    Modern, domed Hindu temple built of white marble, with stained glass, intricate carvings & a museum.

    

32. Albert Hall Museum

    4.4

    (10,347)

    Art & artifacts in an ornate museum

    Elegant museum built in 1887 showcasing Indian art, arms, jewels, furniture, artifacts & more.

    

33. Bhangarh Fort

    4.2

    (4,801)

    Haunted house, ruins, and history

    The Bhangarh Fort is a 17th-century fort built in the Rajasthan state of India. It was built by Bhagwant Das for his younger son Madho Singh. The fort and its precincts are well preserved.

    

34. Nakki Lake

    4.3

    (586)

    Lake

    'Nakki Lake is a lake situated in the Indian hill station of Mount Abu in Aravalli range.

    

35. Ajmer Sharif Dargah

    4.4

    (1,916)

    Shrine and architecture

    Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ajmer Dargah, Ajmer Sharif or Dargah Sharif is a sufi shrine of sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. The shrine has the grave of the revered

    

36. Brahma Temple, Pushkar

    4.5

    (1,431)

    Traditional Hindu temple near a lake

    Simple Hindu temple dedicated to the god Brahma, with colorful shrines & lake views.

    

37. Sheesh Mahal

    4.6

    (448)

    Amber Fort area with ornate mirrorwork

    Pavilion in the Amber Fort built for use by the imperial family, famous for intricate mirrorwork.

    

38. Patwon Ki Haveli

    4.2

    (2,774)

    Museum in 19th-century palaces

    Series of early-1800s palaces, now a museum featuring intricate carvings, furniture & artwork.

    

39. Govind Dev Ji Temple

    4.7

    (1,269)

    18th century Hindu temple in a palace

    Ornate 18th century Hindu temple within a city palace devoted to Lord Krishna.

    

40. Dilwara Temples

    4.5

    (971)

    Complex of 5 marble Jain temples

    Elaborately carved temples dating from the 11th century & dedicated to five trithankaras (saints).

    

41. Lalgarh Palace

    Palace, camel, and history

    Lalgarh Palace is a palace and heritage hotel in Bikaner in the Indian state of Rajasthan, built for Sir Ganga Singh, Maharaja of Bikaner, between 1902 and 1926. Laxmi Niwas Palace is a part

    

42. Raj Mandir Cinema, Jaipur

    4.5

    (7,798)

    Art deco & gem-themed movie theatre

    Ornately decorated art deco/modern movie theatre owned by a jewellery dynasty.

    

43. Vijaya Stambha

    4.6

    (273)

    Landmark 9-story tower with carvings

    Built in the mid-1400s, this 9-story memorial tower offers carved images of Hindu deities.

    

44. Mubarak Mahal.

    Palace and architecture

    

45. Bada Bagh

    4.0

    (416)

    Royal cenotaphs from the 1500s & later

    Series of ornate stone cenotaphs dedicated to the royal family, dating to the 16th century.

    

46. Ram Niwas Garden

    4.3

    (707)

    Big, historic city park & gardens

    Huge park built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh in the 19th century with a range of family attractions.

    

47. Salasar Balaji

    4.7

    (4,327)

    Temple

    Salasar Balaji or Salasar Dham in India is a place of religious importance for the devotees of Hanuman. It is located in the town of Salasar, on National Highway 65 near Sujangarh in Churu district

    

48. Mehandipur Balaji Temple

    4.5

    (5,150)

    Temple

    Mehandipur Balaji Mandir is a noted Hindu temple, mandir in Dausa district of Rajasthan, dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The name Balaji is applied to Shri Hanuman in several parts of India

    

49. Ana Sagar Lake

    4.3

    (511)

    Lake

    Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake situated in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan state in India. It was built by Arnoraja, the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1135 -1150 AD and is named

    

50. Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra

    4.3

    (2,587)

    Historic mosque with Indo-Islamic design

    One of India's oldest mosques, built in the Indo-Islamic style during the 1190s with many pillars.