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Founded in 1488, the city of Bikaner forms the third important destination in the desert triangle. It is Rajasthan s fourth largest city, situated in the Thar Desert. The imposing Junagarh fort and many palaces within it, contribute to its timeless beauty. It houses red sandstone and marble palaces like Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas and Rang Mahal; a royal temple called Har Mandir, and a museum. Sheer beauty in the desert is the royal fortified city of Bikaner. Lying at the northern tip of the famous triangle of the desert cities, Bikaner is a beautiful medieval town.

Bikaner’s Forts, Palaces and Temples - magnificent creations in red and yellow sandstone, are living manifestations of its rich historical and architectural legacy. One can feel the medieval aura pervading the city’s lifestyle. Not only do the traditions come alive here in colourful bazaars and havelis, but Bikaner is also famous for the best riding camels in the world. One can witness gaily caparisoned camels at the spectacular Camel Festival at Bikaner, held annually.

Tourist Attraction in Bikaner

Junagarh Fort
This fort was built by Raja Rai Singhji, the sixth ruler of Bikaner.. Within the fort are thirty seven palaces and pavilions. Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate is the main entrance to the fort. The most beautiful palaces in the complex are the Chandra Mahal, Phool Mahal and Karan Mahal. The palaces, exquisitely built in red sandstone and marble are ornate with mirror work, carvings and paintings. A museum with valuable miniature paintings and rare antiques is also located in the Junagarh Fort.

Lalgarh Palace
The magnificent fort in red sandstone, a fascinating combination of the Oriental style and European luxury that leaves you truly mesmerised. Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob for Maharaja Ganga Singh almost -90 years ago. The palace has a billiards room, a library, a cards room and a smoking room. Belgian chandeliers, cut - glass ornaments.

Explore the vibrancy of the Pink city and marvel at the history. One of the top travel destinations in Rajasthan, Jaipur is a kaleidoscope of people, landscape and architectural grandeur.

This famous city is the capital of Rajasthan and has earned universal renown as the " Pink City ", and pink it is, with beautiful constructed palaces, havelis and forts. . Jaipur which means the city of victory was built exactly 273 years back and is 262 km by road from Delhi ( Capital of India ).
Jaipur was planned by Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, a Bengali architect, in a grid system with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes and uniform rows of shops on either side of the main bazaars, all arranged in nine rectangular city sectors (chokris). The city itself is an attractive creation worthy of universal admiration.

There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur’s colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharaja’s are worth admiration. Not to mention the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued costumes that make your trip to the pink city a memorable one.Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. Jaipur the capital city of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the most vibrant and colorful cities of India. Famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes the city basks in the glory of a rich and eventful past.

Tourist attraction in Jaipur
Hawa Mahal is one of the most common and popular tourist attractions in Jaipur. awa Mahal was basically used as a veil by the royal women folk to watch the proceedings on the road below.

The City Palace is another beautiful landmark that was built by Kachchwah Rajput rulers of Jaipur.

Jaisalmer “the golden city” which lies courageously as the western sentinel of India, is a place worth visiting in India. Once a sleepy desert city, Jaisalmer has transformed itself into a major tourist destination of India. Jaisalmer is situated in the westernmost part of the state of Rajasthan, the heart of the great Thar Desert.
The Jaisalmer city commands premiere position among the tourist attractions scattered all over the desert land of Rajasthan. The Jaisalmer city is revered both by Indians as well as foreign tourists. The Jaisalmer city is also known for its old mansions, better known as Havelis. Among many of them you will find Salim ji ki haveli and Nathmal ji ki haveli as the most striking. There are other monuments too, which are equally important because of their distinct and individual architecture.

The city is easily accessible and people are warm and welcoming. In spite of harsh living conditions, Rajasthani people are known for their warm hospitality all over.

Tourist Attractions in Jaisalmer

Forts & Monuments :
Jaisalmer Fort
Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli
Salim Singh Ki Haveli
Patwon-Ji-Ki-Haveli
TaziaTower

Parks :
Desert National Park
Akal Wood Fossil Park

Lakes :
Gadsisar Lake

“ Jodhpur , The Sun City“ Famous for its magnificent forts and palaces. Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in the country. The city is located at the edge of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side.

Jodhpur is one of the favorite tourist destinations to explore in Rajasthan. People from India as well as all over the world visit Jodhpur every year. There are a number of tourist attractions in Jodhpur, captivating the tourists.

Jodhpur tourist spots stand as a living proof of the splendor, traditions and culture of the Jodhpur.

The main tourist places to see in Jodhpur Rajasthan are:

Mehrangarh Fort:
The most bravura fort in Jodhpur is the Mehrangarh Fort. It is situated on a 150m high hill. There are a number of attractions within the fort like several palaces, galleries, a museum, temples and so on.

Umaid Bhavan Palace:
One of the fascinating palace of Jodhpur is the Umaid Bhavan palace. A part of the palace has now been converted into a hotel and a museum.

Jaswant Thada:
Jaswant Thada lies to the left of the Mehrangarh fort. It is a royal cenotaph made up of white marble. It was built to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh.

Samode is situated in the royal Indian state of Rajasthan around 42 km from Jaipur, the capital city. Located on way to Shekhawati, this small village is famous for its haveli and fort.

A real visit to Samode cannot be considered complete without a musical evening of folk dances and songs. Rajasthani bards and musicians with their colorful dresses and unusual musical instruments provide one of the best evenings one can have in India. The instruments include one-stringed fiddles, country violins, bagpipes made out of goatskin, castanets, Jew's harps, and even a one stringed instrument made out of a dried gourd.

There are several places of tourist interest in Samode village. The Samode Palace, now a heritage hotel, is built in the characteristic pattern of an open courtyard with rooms leading off the arched corridor that runs along all the four sides of the building. The Sultan Mahal is on the first floor-an exquisite room with a marble pillared verandah. It has the famous Jaipur blue tile decorations. Every inch of the ceiling and the walls are covered with floral, paisley and geometric motifs painted in vegetable colors. It is called Sultan Mahal after the craftsman, who painstakingly created it.

Samode offers some excellent spots for daylong excursions. Shekhawati is about two and half hours away from Samode. This small village is quite famous for its havelis with murals and wall paintings. Many experts also call this place the living art gallery of the world.

“Udaipur” the city of lakes, one of the most romantic tourist destination in Rajasthan. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur seem almost like a dream. The city of Dawn,Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lake,hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets,painters and writers. Udaipur is easily accessible from every major destinations of India.

The Lake Palace on Jag Niwas Island in the middle of Pichola Lakes is the finest example of its architectural and cultural explosion. The grand City Palace on the banks of the lake compliments the palace along with the Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh) on the hill above. Udaipur is also the centre for performing arts, craft and its famed miniature paintings.The Shilp Gram festival is a center of attraction during the season

Tourist Attractions in Udaipur
Lake Palace and Lake Pichola
Lake Palace is a shimmering granite and marble structure that overlooks the aquamarine waters of the Lake Pichola. It is a harmonious arrangement of pavilions, courtyards, terraces, rooms, corridors, and hanging gardens.

Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir
The summer residence of the princes of Mewar was called Jag Niwas, and is today a magnificent luxury hotel. Jag Mandir, the other island palace has a marble dome and is made in red sandstone.

City Palace and Museum
The imposing City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake on a hill and is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. the complex manages to retain a uniformity of design despite being a conglomeration of buildings constructed by various Maharanas over a long period of time.

Saheliyon-Ki-Bari
To the north of the city lies Saheliyon-Ki-Bari.