Rajasthan

Jaipur

State capital and the 'Pink City': walled old town, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar, with the best bazaars in Rajasthan.

Jodhpur

Rajasthan's second city and 'Blue City': Mehrangarh Fort above blue-painted old lanes, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace and the Sardar Market clock tower.

Ajmer

Sufi pilgrimage city of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti's dargah, Ana Sagar lake and the gateway to Pushkar.

Bikaner

Desert city of Junagarh Fort's painted palaces, the rat temple at Deshnoke, camel country and Bikaneri bhujia.

Udaipur

Mewar's 'City of Lakes': City Palace on Lake Pichola, island palaces, havelis and sunset boat rides.

Chittorgarh

Former Mewar capital crowned by Chittor Fort, one of India's largest forts: Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Padmini's Palace and the Meera Temple.

Bundi

Unhurried Hadoti town of stepwells, Taragarh Fort and the Chitrashala murals of the Bundi school of painting.

Jaisalmer

The 'Golden City' in the Thar: a living sandstone fort, carved havelis, Gadisar Lake and camel safaris on the Sam and Khuri dunes.

Mount Abu

Rajasthan's only hill station at about 1,220 m: the marble Dilwara Jain temples, Nakki Lake and Guru Shikhar, the state's highest point.

Pushkar

Holy lake town with the famous Brahma Temple, 52 ghats, a backpacker bazaar and the annual camel fair.

Sawai Madhopur

One of India's best tiger reserves, with a UNESCO-listed 10th-century hill fort inside the park; base town Sawai Madhopur.

Kumbhalgarh

Rana Kumbha's 15th-century hill fort with immense walls, set in the Aravallis inside a 578 sq km wildlife sanctuary, 102 km from Udaipur.

Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, one of South Asia's most visited Sufi pilgrimage sites.

Karni Mata Temple

Deshnoke shrine to Karni Mata, famous for thousands of rats revered as sacred inside the temple.

Junagarh Fort

Late-16th-century ground-level fort in Bikaner with lavishly painted and gilded palace interiors.

Taragarh Fort

Overgrown 14th-century hill fort above Bundi, linked to the Garh Palace, known for its ramparts and water tanks.

Chittorgarh Fort

India's largest fort by area, a UNESCO hill fort on a 180 m mesa, central to Mewar's history of sieges and sacrifice.

Chand Baori

Ninth-century stepwell in Abhaneri village with about 3,500 steps arranged in a striking geometric pattern over 13 levels.

Jal Mahal

Palace that appears to float in Man Sagar Lake on the Jaipur–Amer road; viewed from the lakeside promenade only.

Albert Hall Museum

Rajasthan's oldest museum, an Indo-Saracenic landmark in Ram Niwas Garden with art, crafts and an Egyptian mummy.

Gadisar Lake

14th-century man-made reservoir in Jaisalmer ringed by ghats, temples and chhatris, with the Tilon ki Pol gateway.

Ranthambore National Park

Tiger reserve in eastern Rajasthan where tigers roam among the ruins of a 10th-century fort; 10 safari zones.

Lake Pichola

Udaipur's iconic lake framing the City Palace, Lake Palace and Jag Mandir, best seen on a sunset boat ride.

Fateh Sagar Lake

Large lake north of Pichola with a boat-access island garden, a solar observatory and a lively lakeside drive.

Sariska Tiger Reserve

Aravalli tiger reserve near Alwar, notable for tiger reintroduction, with safaris and the Pandupol Hanuman temple inside.

Keoladeo National Park

UNESCO-listed wetland bird sanctuary at Bharatpur, a winter haven for migratory waterbirds.

Tal Chhapar Sanctuary

Open grassland sanctuary in Churu district known for large blackbuck herds and wintering raptors.

Nakki Lake

Scenic lake at the centre of Mount Abu with boating, Toad Rock views and a lakeside promenade.

Amber Fort Sound and Light Show

Experience the history, culture and life of Amber through this spectacular show. Amitabh Bachhan narrates the story of Rajasthani kings with a script written by Gulzar. Don't forget the mosquito repellent. The light show can be watched from outside the fort, but the sound won't b

Chokhi Dhani

Around 18 km from Central Jaipur on the Jaipur-Tonk highway, Chokhi Dhani (Fine Hamlet in Rajasthani dialect) is a kind of virtual village and also a 5-star resort. There are lodging facilities available, but the real attraction is the evening fun-fairs. There are two excellent p

Udaipur Ropeway

Spend the evening overlooking the city lights from a high altitude. There is a restaurant on top of the hill with a nice view.

DMR Multisports Arena

Immersive Gaming Zone

Immersive Multimedia - Gaming Lounge

S H Karate Club

Kohinoor Cinema

Shree Mahavir Complex

Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB)

Old-city vegetarian institution in Johari Bazaar: sweet shop, restaurant and hotel, known for paneer ghewar and Rajasthani thali.

Rawat Mishthan Bhandar

Station Road snack-and-sweet shop famed for pyaz kachori and mawa kachori, opposite Polo Victory.

Suvarna Mahal (Rambagh Palace)

Fine-dining room of Taj Rambagh Palace, set in the palace's original gilded dining hall; royal Rajasthani and Indian menu.

Handi Restaurant

MI Road non-veg favourite opposite the GPO, known for laal maas and handi-cooked mutton.

Spice Court

Civil Lines restaurant in Hari Bhawan/Achrol House, popular for Rajasthani meat dishes like junglee maas and keema baati.

1135 AD

Royal-themed fine dining inside Amber (Amer) Palace at Jaleb Chowk, with ornate mirrored halls and Rajasthani/Mughlai food.

Tapri Central

Rooftop tea cafe in C Scheme overlooking Central Park, known for kulhad chai and snacks.

Anokhi Cafe

Organic-leaning cafe on the 2nd floor of KK Square, attached to the Anokhi store; salads, cakes and daily-changing menu.

Tripolia Bazaar

Walled-city bazaar near Tripolia Gate known for lac bangles, handloom and household goods; on the Gangaur and Teej procession route.

World Trade Park

Johari Bazaar

Walled-city Jaipur's jewellery street, known for Kundan, Meenakari and Polki work, gemstones, silver, and tie-dye textiles.

Bapu Bazaar

Busy Pink City street for mojaris, Sanganeri and Bagru block prints, Bandhej textiles, lac bangles, Jaipuri quilts and souvenirs.

Kishanpole Bazaar

Walled-city Jaipur bazaar for dyed fabrics, wooden crafts and souvenirs.

Hathi Pol & Bada Bazaar

Old-city Udaipur lanes near City Palace for miniature and Pichwai paintings, silver, textiles, mojaris and puppets.

Sardar Market

Jodhpur's main old-city market around the Ghanta Ghar clock tower: spices, bandhej, bangles, juttis and street food.

Sadar Bazaar, Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer wholesale-cum-retail market for shawls, chunky jewellery, and wooden and leather goods.