Rajasthan Places of Interest

Mandore
Mandore is only 8kms from Jodhpur and has beautiful gardens and rock terraces. It has been a humming city since the 5th century and has its fair share of forts and palaces, gardens and plantations. Mandore was the royal funeral ground for many years and hence has several cenotaphs.

Places of Interest in Mandore

The places of interest are Hall of heroes (houses sixteen gigantic figures chiseled out of a single rock and the memorials of the former maharajas), Ajit Pol (the gate built in celebration of Ajit Singh's victory over the Mughals in the early 18th century), Palace of Abhai Singh (beautiful palace that encloses a small museum) and Memorial of Maharaja Ajit Singh (the temple-shaped memorial - the largest and finest).

Nagaur
Nagaur was the cause of many a battles because of its strategic location. It has a massive fort and there are old palaces, water cisterns and other structures built inside the fortified area. Some of the walls have elaborate scenes painted on them. The main attractions are Dargah of Khwaja Hamiduddin Nagauri and Amar Singh Rathore-ki-Chhatri.

Places of Interest in Nagaur
However, Nagaur is the most popular for the cattle fair that is held here annually. The Nagauri breed cattle are renowned and during the fair a large number of cows, bullocks, oxen and camels are traded. Folk dance, music, traditional Rajasthani food and colorful attires are an integral part of the fair.

Nathdwara
Approximately 50kms from Udaipur is Nathdwara, the popular Hindu pilgrimage location that is visited by numerous devotees every year. It is situated on the banks of the Beas river and is the site for one of the most distinguished shrines of India that is dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Places of Interest in Nathdwara
The Srinathji Temple is famous for the image depicting Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhana hill to overcome Lord Indra. This image was originally worshipped in another shrine and then moved to its current location as a larger temple was built for it. Vaishnavite shrine was constructed in the 17th century and is among the most famous shrines in India. Within the temple is a glorious image of Lord Krishna believed to be dating back to the 12th century BC.

Nawalgarh
Founded in the mid-18th century, Nawalgarh is the site of some of the most breathtaking frescoes. The town still retains its medieval charm and a walk down the streets will definitely transport you back to a bygone era. Be sure to stop at the bazaars on the way. Bustling with activity, the bazaar offers some of the most exquisite items for sale.

Places of Interest in Nawalgarh
The Nawalgarh Fort is an old fort. Within its premises are some lavishly painted "havelis" or mansions including Anandi Lal Poddar Haveli, Jodhraj Patodia Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli and Chokhani Haveli. The Roop Niwas Palace has been converted into a hotel, which combines the medieval ambience with modern facilities.

Rajasthan Places of Interest
Ajmer	Alwar	Bikaner
Banswara	Bharatpur	Bundi
Chittourgarh	Churu	Dholpur
Dausa	Dungarpur	Jodhpur
Jaisalmer	Jhalawar	Jaisamand
Jaipur	Karauli	Kumbhalgarh
Kota	Mandore	Mount Abu
Nagaur	Nathdwara	Nawalgarh
Pushkar	Ramgarh	Rajsamand
Ranakpur	Ranthambhore	Samode
Sawai Madhopur	Shekhawati	Sikar
Tonk	Udaipur