Jaipur is one of the only two Indian heritage cities listed by UNESCO. Rajasthan’s capital and largest city was founded by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century. It is also one of India’s earliest planned cities. It is renowned globally for its beautiful architecture, vibrant markets, heritage hotels, palaces, havelis, and delicious cuisine.

Some of Jaipur’s famous landmarks include Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Jaipur City Palace, Albert Hall Museum, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Vidhyadhar Garden, Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden, and the Nahargarh Fort.

Since shopping is a significant part of your Rajasthan tour packages experience, we suggest you visit markets like Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Chandpole Bazaar, and Nehru Bazaar.

Famously known as the Blue City, Jodhpur is characterised by its blue buildings in the Old City. Rajasthan’s second-largest city, Jodhpur, is famous for its palaces, forts, temples, markets, and heritage hotels. The Umaid Bhavan Palace is one of the finest heritage hotels in the world and has hosted celebrities from around the globe.

The city was founded by Rao Jodha in the 15th century and was initially known as Marwar due to its challenging terrain.

Some of the must-visit places in Jodhpur include the Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum, and Ghanta Ghar. If you’re booking Rajasthan tour packages around August, don’t miss visiting Khichan village, where you will find demoiselle cranes. These migratory birds visit the town from across Eurasia.

Don’t miss exploring Sardar Market, Clock Tower, Sojati Gate Market, Mochi Bazaar, and Sarafa Bazaar to buy exquisite handcrafted accessories, trinkets, and home décor products.

Often referred to as the City of Lakes, Udaipur is marked by the lush greenery of the Aravalli Hills. Founded in the 16th century by Maharana Udai Singh II, the city was the capital of the Mewar Dynasty. Udaipur is famous for the Jaisamand Lake, the second-largest manmade lake in Asia. The Lake Garden Palace, situated in the middle of Lake Pichola, is another landmark of Udaipur.

Some of Udaipur’s famous landmarks include Moti Magri, City Palace, Jag Mandir, Lake Palace, Monsoon Palace, Ahar Museum, Fateh Sagar Lake, Bagore ki Haveli, Doodh Talai Lake, Jaisamand Lake, and Udai Sagar Lake.

If you love shopping, don’t miss the Hathi Pol Bazaar, where you can buy authentic Rajasthani handicrafts and miniature paintings. The Bada Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar are also great places for shopping.

Often considered the gateway to the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is often referred to as the Golden City due to its unique sandstone architecture. The city was founded in the 12th century by Rao Jaisal. Its main attraction, the Jaisalmer Fort, is considered a living fort, as most of the city’s population still resides within it. In fact, the city did not expand beyond its walls until the 17th century.

Some of the many attractions of Jaisalmer include the Nathmal ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Bada Bagh, Mandir Palace, the abandoned village of Kuldhara, Gadisar Lake, Patwon ki Haveli, and Vyas Chatri.

If you love shopping, look for mirror work textiles, handcrafted ethnic jewellery, camel leather products, and items made from yellow sandstone. Don’t miss shopping at Bhatia Bazaar, Sadar Bazaar, Sonaron ka Bas, or Pansari Bazaar in Jaisalmer.

Bikaner is named after its founder, Rao Bika, who created his independent kingdom in the 15th century after a dispute with his father, Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur. Once a major trade centre for camels, Bikaner is now famous for its majestic forts, temples, intricately carved palaces, and camel-leather products.

Popular Bikaneri attractions included in your Rajasthan tour packages include the Karni Mata Mandir, Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and Museum, Rampuria Haveli, Laxmi Niwas Palace, Devi Kund, and Jorbeed.

If you’d like to purchase the famous Bikaneri Bhujia, Kundan jewellery, camel-leather products, Bandhani sarees, and Leheriya textiles, we suggest visiting Kote Gate Market, Station Road Market, and Bhujia Bazaar.

Famous for the eponymous Pushkar Mela, this beautiful city in the Ajmer district is a sacred place for Hindus. It is believed that Lord Brahma created Pushkar, and a temple dedicated to him is also located there. It is famous for the beautiful Pushkar Lake, which is said to have been made when Lord Brahma dropped a lotus from his hands.

The city’s most famous attraction is undoubtedly the Pushkar Mela, one of the world’s largest cattle fairs. Over 50,000 camels brought from far and near are traded in the fair. Besides camels, cows, goats, and other animals are also traded. People also visit the city to take a dip in the holy Pushkar Lake’s water and enjoy the folk dances, music, magic shows, camel races, and other entertainment held during the fair.

Some of the items you can purchase in Pushkar include handicrafts crafted from wood, stone, enamel, and silver. From bandhani material to intricate accessories, there are plenty of things you can buy with our Rajasthan tour packages. Some of the popular places to shop in Pushkar include the Pushkar Fair, Sadar Bazaar, and Kedalganj Bazaar.