Rajasthan Places of Interest

Ranthambhore
Set amidst the picturesque Aravalli and Vindhya ranges, variegated with dense deciduous forests and dotted with lakes is Ranthambore, the perfect location for a wildlife sanctuary. The Ranthambore National Park represents the outstanding efforts of conservation and caring for nature. The Park is most famous for its population of the royal Indian tigers but the other inhabitants are hyenas, sloth bears, sambars, nilgais and crocodiles, among numerous others.

Places of Interest in Ranthambore
The Ranthambore Fort is located within the Park. Built in the 10th century, the fort is considered to be one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan. There are splendid palaces in its premises. The Badal Mahal or the "Palace of the Clouds" is probably the most famous and has the eighty-four column chhatri of King Hammir.

Samode
It is best to visit Samode on a day trip from Jaipur, which is just a 40kms drive away. The Samode Palace is breathtaking. It was built in the 18th century and is an architectural gem. The interiors are full of treasures including the intricately carved walls and windows, beautiful frescoes, the splendid stained glass windows and the exquisitely painted ceilings.

Places of Interest in Samode
The south side of the building has the famous Sheesh Mahal or Hall of Mirrors, which is the biggest attraction of the Samode Palace. The Samode Bagh follows the famous geometric style of the Mughal gardens. It has beautiful water fountains, fruit trees, grapevines and luxuriously furnished tents.

Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to the famous Ranthambhor National Park. It is a small, market town and proves to be the ideal base for visiting the Park. This location once served as the hunting retreat for the royal family. Today, it represents the finest efforts at preserving the diverse flora and fauna.

Places of Interest in Sawai Madhopur
The Tiger Project - efforts to preserve the Indian tiger - were concentrated here and it affords the best odds of spotting the tiger as compared to the other sanctuaries in India. Several magnificent monuments are located within the premises of the impressive Ranthambore Fort.

Shekhawati
The Shekhawati region is the most gifted region in Rajasthan. It has come to be known as the "Open-air art gallery", as it has an profusion of beautiful architectural wonders. Between the 18th and 20th century, art and architecture flourished in this region and made one of the richest artistic contributions to Rajasthan.

Places of Interest in Shekhawati
"Havelis" (mansions) were built that are fine examples of a distinct and graceful architectural style. The walls of these havellis were adorned with beautiful frescoes and colorful murals.

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