Top 5 Most important tourist cities in Rajasthan
The land of forts, palaces and lakes, the desert state of Rajasthan is perhaps the most favourite among foreign tourists. Apart from these grand architectural marvels, built by the fiery Rajput rulers, the state is also rich in wildlife and several tourists come here only to visit the National Parks and Sanctuaries where birds and mammals are seen with the least effort.
For most tourists, starting Rajasthan holiday packages from Delhi, Jaipur is the take off point for the interiors and forms one corner of the Golden Triangle itinerary, the other two being Delhi and Agra. Rajasthan is best visited during the winters because summers in the desert can be harsh and unbearable. There are a number of places in Rajasthan which are near Delhi but most of these places require at least an overnight trip to do them justice.
#1. Jaipur
Location: 272 km. from Delhi
Better known as the pink city because of the colour of the stone used in construction of the palaces and other buildings, Jaipur was established in the 18th century by Raja Jai Singh. Apart from sightseeing the city is famous for its jewellery and colourful textiles which hold great attraction for shoppers.
What to see : City Palace and Museum, Amer Fort, Nahar Garh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Rambagh Palace and Sisodia Gardens.
#2. Deeg
Location: 36 km. from Bharatpur
What to see : Deeg is famous for its summer palaces built by the fiery Jat chieftain Raja Suraj Mal. Set amidst lush Gardens and exquisite waterways, Deeg reveals its full grandeur during the Monsoons when all its water systems function properly.
#3. Sariska National Park
Location: 237 km. from Delhi
What to see : A wildlife sanctuary of great repute, Sariska offers an exciting experience of observing wild animals in their natural surroundings. There are tigers, leopards, sambhar, spotted deer, nilgai or blue bull and a host of other birds and mammals.
#4. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Location: 185 km. from Delhi
What to see : Perhaps the finest bird sanctuary in the country, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park as it is also designated, is the home of hundreds of species of resident and migratory birds . It receives thousands of tourists and photographers mainly in the winters when the birds are nesting and the elusive Siberian Cranes have arrived.
#5. Ranthambore National Park
Location: 450 km. from Delhi
What to see : Known for its tigers, Ranthambhor was once the royal hunting grounds of the erstwhile maharajas who built a massive fon and hunting palaces on its outskirts. Rich in mammal as well as bird life, Ranthambhor attracts a number of tourists and wildlife photog raphers throughout the year. Quite used to the presence of tourists on jeeps, tigers and other animals allow them to come quite close without showing any alarm.
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