Travelling to
Jaipur
Rajasthan
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Vast 17th-century artificial lake south-east of Udaipur with island habitations, marble chhatris and a wildlife sanctuary.
Jaisamand, built by Maharana Jai Singh in 1685 by damming the Gomati river, was once the largest artificial lake in the world and remains among Asia's largest. Its marble dam carries chhatris and a Shiva temple, summer palaces stand on its shore, and its islands are inhabited by Bhil Mina communities. The adjoining Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary hosts birds and mammals including leopards.
14th-century man-made reservoir in Jaisalmer ringed by ghats, temples and chhatris, with the Tilon ki Pol gateway.
Udaipur's iconic lake framing the City Palace, Lake Palace and Jag Mandir, best seen on a sunset boat ride.
Large lake north of Pichola with a boat-access island garden, a solar observatory and a lively lakeside drive.
Tiger reserve in eastern Rajasthan where tigers roam among the ruins of a 10th-century fort; 10 safari zones.
India's largest fort by area, a UNESCO hill fort on a 180 m mesa, central to Mewar's history of sieges and sacrifice.
Open grassland sanctuary in Churu district known for large blackbuck herds and wintering raptors.
Palace that appears to float in Man Sagar Lake on the Jaipur–Amer road; viewed from the lakeside promenade only.
Hilltop Rajput-Mughal palace-fort above Maota Lake in Amer, about 11 km north of Jaipur, best known for its mirror-work halls and ramparts.