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Khatu Shyam Ji is so famous

It is a pilgrimage site for worshipping the deity Krishna and Barbarika who is often venerated as a Kuladevata. Devotees believe the temple houses the head of Barbarika or Khatushyam, a legendary warrior who sacrifices his head upon the request of Krishna during the antebellum of the Kurukshetra War.

KHATU SHYAM JI MANDIR

Located at a distance of around 65 kms from Sikar in Rajasthan, in the tiny village of Khatoo, Khatushyam Mandir is a revered Hindu temple. The temple is visited by more than 85 lac devotees each year who come here to revel in the beauty of the temple and to seek blessings from the Lord himself.

HARSHNATH TEMPLE

14 km away from Sikar, the Harshnath temple is famous for still homing the remains of the Shiva temple from 10 AD. The architectural beauty of the temple is breathtaking, another Shiva temple nearby as built in the 18th century and enjoys a huge following.

KUCHAMAN FORT

The city at that time was inside the fort compound wall and people were residing with the compound. This fort shows the historical significance of the Rathore rule in Rajasthan

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JAIPUR

Jaipur became known as “The Pink City” when, in 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh had most of the buildings painted pink—the color of hospitality—in preparation for a visit by Britain’s Queen Victoria. Today, the city is known for its bazaars, forts, temples, palaces, and wildlife sanctuaries.

AMBER FORT

Marvel at the massive gateways, enjoy leisurely strolls in the sprawling gardens and unwind in the courtyards adorned with frescoes, marble carvings and ancient paintings.
Timing: 8 am, 5.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 9.15 pm

HAWA MAHAL

An iconic landmark of the city, the honeycomb-shaped palace features beautiful jharokhas and windows. This five-storey building has been built without a foundation and is known for its exceptional ventilation, which is also the reason behind its name, Hawa Mahal, which literally translates to ‘Palace of the Winds’. The palace was mainly constructed to enable the ladies of the royal family to see the busy streets from the palace jharokhas.

TIME 8AM TO 5 PM

NAHARGARH FORT

Originally constructed for defence purposes, the fort offers a bird’s eye view of the city.

10 am to 6 pm

CITY PALACE

A stunning blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture, the palace is a magnificent landmark of the city. It continues to be the home of the last ruling royal family who stay in a private section of the palace.
TIME 9 AM TO 5 PM

BIRLA MANDIR

Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan’s capital, Jaipur, Birla Mandir, or Laxmi Narayan Temple, is a breathtaking architectural wonder. Crafted from pure white marble, this tranquil temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Just a short distance away, the Moti Dungri Temple, sits atop a small hill, offering lovely views of the city and is known for its unique three-domed architecture.

TIME 8 AM 12 PM 3 pm 8.30 pm

JAL MAHAL

With picture-perfect views and scenic encircling pathway, the Jal Mahal is ideal for a romantic date with your partner. Relish the serene charm with a walk through the stunning and colouful Chameli Bagh.

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AJMER

Ajmer remains a popular tourist attraction, in addition to being a pilgrimage centre for both Hindus and Muslims. The final resting place of the Sufi Saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti, is visited by Muslims from all over the world; in fact, the Dargah is revered equally by both Hindus and Muslims.

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ANA SAGAR LAKE

Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer, India, is a beautiful and historic artificial lake built in the 12th century by King Anaji Chauhan. Spanning over 13 kilometers, it’s a prominent attraction surrounded by lush gardens like Daulat Bagh. Tourists and locals frequent the lake to enjoy boat rides and savor the scenic beauty. The lake’s serene ambiance and historical significance make it a must-visit destination, providing a peaceful respite from the bustling city life of Ajmer.

NARELI JAIN TEMPLE

This temple became a significant site of pilgrimage of Digambara Jains and is famous for its sculptures and elaborate designs.

A visit to Jain Temple Nareli can be combined together with other sightseeing spots around the city.
Timing 7 am to 7 pm

TARAGARH FORT

The three gateways of Taragarh Fort are called Lakshmi Pol, Phuta Darwaza and Gagudi ki Phatak. Although now in ruins, the gateways of the Fort display an amazing use of Mughal architectural styles. Fascinating inscriptions and ancient locks on the doorways serve as a visual treat.

NASIYAN TEMPLE

Nasiyan Temple, constructed in 1865 is located at Prithvi Raj Marg in Ajmer. It is also known as Lal Mandir (Red Temple) devoted to Lord Adinath, the first Jain ‘Tirthankara’, the temple is a two-storied building and it is one of the best Ajmer tourist places.

ADHAI DIN KA JHOPRA

Beyond the Dargah of Khwaja Mu’in al-Din Chishti, on the town outskirts, are the extraordinary ruins of the Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra mosque and it is one of the famous places to visit in Ajmer.

KHAWAJA GARIB NIWAZ DARGAH

The Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Dargah Sharif, located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India, is a revered Sufi shrine and a significant pilgrimage site for millions of devotees. It is the final resting place of the great Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, popularly known as Khwaja Gharib Nawaz, who was a spiritual leader and a proponent of peace and love

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JODHPUR

Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan is popularly known as the Blue City. The name is clearly befitting as most of the architecture – forts, palaces, temples, havelis and even houses are built in vivid shades of blue.

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MEHRAJGARH FORT

Rising perpendicular and impregnable from a hill which is 125 metres above Jodhpur’s skyline is the Mehrangarh Fort. This historic fort is one of the most famous in India and is packed with history and legends. Mehrangarh Fort still bears the imprints of cannonball attacks courtesy the armies of Jaipur on its second gate. Chiselled and sturdy, the fort is known for its exquisite latticed windows, carved panels, intricately decorated windows and walls of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal and Sheesh Mahal.

MOTI MAHAL

Moti Mahal, as the name suggests, is the Pearl Hall where the royal families held their audience. The hall is known to have glass windows and five nooks that enabled the queens to listen to the proceedings taking place in the Sringar Chowki, The Royal Throne of Jodhpur.

SHEESH MAHAL

Situated within the compound of Mehrangarh Fort is the glass palace of Jodhpur, popularly known as Sheesh Mahal. This magnificent piece of architecture is adorned with walls of mirror work that stretch across ceilings and to the floors. It is superimposed by the mirror work of brightly painted religious figures cast in plaster.

PHOOL MAHAL

Going by the name, the Phool Mahal or Flower Hall is the most exorbitant of all the halls in the palace. This beautiful chamber is said to be the pleasure dome for the Maharajas. The gold used for constructing the Mahal came from Ahmedabad, Gujarat

CHAMUNDA MATA JI TEMPLE

Chamunda Mataji was Rao Jodha’s favourite goddess and so her idol was bought to the Mehrangarh Fort. Thus, the fort became a place of worship and was turned into a temple. Since then, locals have followed the culture of worshipping Chamunda Mata.

JASWANT THADA

This milky white memorial built towards the end of the 19th century as a tribute to the leader Jaswant Singh is a huge tourist attraction. Jaswant Singh, who ruled Jodhpur, invested well in his state.

GHANTA GHAR

Ghanta Ghar, also known as the clock tower, is situated in one of the busiest areas of Jodhpur. The tower was built by Maharaja Sardar singh from whom the adjacent Sardar market takes its name. The Sadar Market is quite popular among tourists for spices, traditional clothes and fancy jewelry .

MASURA HILLS

Masuria garden is one of the three most beautiful and famous gardens of Jodhpur. Located on top of the Masuria hill in the middle of Jodhpur city, it is popular among local devotees as of the centuries-old temple dedicated to a folk deity, Baba Ramdev. The site offers a stunning panoramic view of the city.

SHASTRI CIRCLE

Shastri Circle is a traffic roundabout in the middle of Jodhpur City. While it has a job to do during the day, it is most spectacular at night, when it comes to life with lights and fountains. This draws locals as well as tourists to the spot.

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JAISALMER

The city’s most prominent landmark is the Jaisalmer Fort, also called Sonar Qila (Golden Fort). Unlike most other forts in India, Jaisalmer Fort is not just a tourist attraction. It houses shops, hotels and ancient havelis (homes) where generations continue to live. Jaisalmer traces its inception to the 12th century.

Attractions in Jaisalmer

BADA BAGH

About 6 kilometres to the north of Jaisalmer lies Bada Bagh, also called Barabagh (literally Big Garden). This garden complex houses chhatris or royal cenotaphs of the Maharajas of Jaisalmer state, including that of Jai Singh II. The location of the garden is such that it offers wonderful sunset vistas to tourists.

DESERT NATIONAL PARK

The Desert National Park displays the best of the Thar desert’s ecosystem and its varied wildlife. The Park is formed of undulating sand dunes, jagged rocks, dense salt lake bottoms and inter-medial areas.

TANOT MATA TEMPLE

Some 120 kilometres away from Jaisalmer is the Tanot Mata Temple. Tanot Mata is considered to be a reincarnation of Goddess Hinglaj. There are many stories of how during the 1965 India-Pakistan war, Tanot was under heavy attack and shelling.

AKAL WOOD FOSSIL PARK

Rajasthan is a treasure trove of history and historical artifacts, but one place in particular takes you beyond the ‘timeline of present’, right into the prehistoric Jurassic era. The Akal Wood Fossil Park is a 21-hectare preserved area that lies about 17 km from Jaisalmer, towards Barmer.180 million years ago, a forest used to stand where the park is today. The area was then submersed into the sea and the tree trunks were preserved in the form of fossils.

AMAR SAGAR LAKE

Amar Sagar Lake, located about 7 km towards the western outskirts of Jaisalmer, is a lake cum oasis lying adjacent to the Amar Singh Palace. The palace itself was built in the 17 th century. The complex that includes the palace and the lake is also home to several ponds and wells, along with an old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

JAISALMER FORT

The Jaisalmer Fort also goes by the name Sonar Quila (Golden Fort) as it rises from the desert itself and seems to become one with the golden hues of the sand. The setting sun adds its own magic and shrouds the fort with mystique. The fort is constructed in the classic style of the royals by local craftsmen.

NATHMAL JI KI HAVELI

Two architect brothers built Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli in the 19th century. They worked on the haveli from two sides and the outcome is a beautiful blend of the symmetrical construction. Miniature style paintings and mighty tuskers carved out of yellow sandstone are used for decoration.

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