Lonely Planet India

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781787013698
• eBook ISBN: 9781788686822

Rajasthan

Eastern Rajasthan

Jaipur

Around Jaipur

Bharatpur & Keoladeo National Park

Alwar

Sariska Tiger Reserve & National Park

Ajmer

Pushkar

Ranthambhore National Park

Southern Rajasthan

Bundi

Kota

Chittorgarh (Chittor)

Udaipur

Around Udaipur

Mt Abu

Northern Rajasthan (Shekhawati)

Nawalgarh

Jhunjhunu

Fatehpur

Mandawa

Western Rajasthan

Jodhpur

Around Jodhpur

Jaisalmer

Around Jaisalmer

Bikaner

Around Bikaner

Rajasthan

Pop 77.1 million

Why Go?

It is said there is more history in Rajasthan than in the rest of India put together. Welcome to the Land of the Kings – a realm of maharajas, majestic forts and lavish palaces. India is littered with splendid architecture, but nowhere will you find fortresses quite as magnificent as those in Rajasthan, rising up imperiously from the landscape like fairy-tale mirages or epic movie sets.

Enchanting as they are, there is much more to this spectacular state than its architectural wonders. This is also a land of sweeping sand dunes and shaded jungle, of camel trains and wild tigers, of glittering jewels, vivid saris and vibrant culture. There are enough festivals here to fill a calendar, while the shopping and cuisine are nothing short of spectacular. In truth, Rajasthan just about has it all – it is the must-see state of India, brimming with startling, thought-provoking and, ultimately, unforgettable attractions.

When to Go

• Dec–Feb Pleasant daytime temperatures, but can get cold at night; peak tourists, peak prices.
• Sep–Nov, Feb & Mar Warm nights suit many visitors fleeing colder climes.
• Apr–Aug April and June are hot awaiting the monsoon, which brings rain in July and August.

Best Places to Eat

APeacock Rooftop Restaurant

AJagat Niwas Palace Hotel

ANiro’s

AAmbrai

AShri Mishrilal Hotel

Best Places to Stay

AHotel Pearl Palace

AInn Seventh Heaven

AJagat Niwas Palace Hotel

AHotel Ranthambhore Regency

AHaveli Braj Bhushanjee

Rajasthan Highlights

1 Jaisalmer Visiting the 12-century sandstone fort and riding a camel over silky sand dunes.

2 Udaipur Kicking back at a lakeside restaurant in Rajasthan’s most romantic city.

3 Pushkar Attending this extraordinary camel fair, which combines Hindu spiritualism, camel commerce and cultural celebration.

4 Jodhpur Viewing the Blue City from the ramparts of Rajasthan’s most spectacular fort, Mehrangarh.

5 Ranthambhore National Park Exploring this former hunting rese...

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