9 Must-Visit Attractions on A Rajasthan Cultural Tour

Temples and palaces, lakes and fortresses, sand dunes and camel breeding farms, public gardens and beautiful museums – Rajasthan is all of this and much more. Steeped in culture and embraced in its delightfully vibrant colours, Rajasthan is aptly the place of kings. A tour to the enigmatic state of Rajasthan is a trip down history lane – exciting and enchanting. With so much to explore and experience, travellers often find that their travel plans are too small and Rajasthan requires more than one visit to truly experience everything that the state offers.

If you are travelling to Rajasthan for the first time then these are a few places that you should definitely include in your itinerary for Rajasthan cultural tour:

1.       Amber Fort

The unparalleled exuberance of Amber fort and the history of the kings and queens, who have lived in it, is hard to miss on your trip to Rajasthan. This beautiful palace complex includes the splendid Sheesh Mahal in addition to several smaller attractions within the fort. Built on top of a hill and used as the residence by the Rajput Maharajas, Amber fort continues to attract a huge number of tourists every day.

2.       Camel Breeding Farm

Located not very far from the city of Bikaner, some consider this as an offbeat attraction while many find places like these to enjoy the true essence of a Rajasthan colourful tour. Established as the National Research Centre on Camel, this farm is a place for you to interact with the locals, understand their lifestyle and even spend time with the most popular animal of the desert – overall, a unique experience.

3.       Junagarh Fort

Also known as the Chintamani Fort, this fascinating 16^th-century fort complex also includes a grand museum. Tourists visit the fort for its beauty, its history of having remain unconquered, and for the museum that houses several ancient artefacts. It is located in the city of Bikaner.

4.       Camel Safari and traditional dinner

A Rajasthan cultural tour is incomplete without the camel safari which gives you the chance to ride a camel into the desert. A small encampment in the desert will treat you to an entertaining evening which includes traditional dance and music and ends with a delicious Rajasthani meal.

5.       Mehrangarh Fort

Nestled on top a hill in the city of Jodhpur, the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort is one of the biggest palace complexes in Rajasthan. The fort includes several smaller palaces and attractions which require an entire day to be explored. For adventure enthusiasts, the fort also hosts a ziplining activity. Sometimes, local musicians and dancers also put up entertaining performances for the visitors at the fort.

6.       Choki Dhani

For an experience which resonates with the traditional Rajasthani lifestyle, visit the Choki Dhani resort. It is built to represent the life of rural Rajasthan and provides visitors with a splendid environment and experience making their Rajasthan colourful tour more memorable and colourful.

7.       Saheliyon ki Bari

This exotic garden in the city of Udaipur gives you a chance to experience life at a slower, more relaxed pace. With fountains, pools and beautiful sculptures around the garden, you will be witnessing the garden which was once used by the queen to take a walk with her maids.

8.       Trekking and Caving at Mount Abu

While forts and palaces and ancient lakes and gardens are surely the most beautiful attractions in Rajasthan, add some adventure to your trip by visiting the hill-station of Rajasthan – Mount Abu. If you had imagined Rajasthan as a dry state then this place will make you think twice.

9.       Temples in Pushkar

Known for its prominently Hindu Rajahs, Rajasthan has several temples but Pushkar remains a favourite when it comes to exploring the part of Rajasthan connected to religiosity. The beautiful city of Pushkar has several temples and a sacred lake which surely deserves a visit during your 

Rajasthan cultural tour.

Rounding up your Rajasthan Cultural Tour

These lovely attractions are only a slice of the vast and storied state of Rajasthan. There are beautiful palaces which have now been converted into 5-star hotels. Several lakes and step-wells can be found in and around cities that you visit during your trip. Known for its wealthy Maharajahs, Rajasthan will not fail to astound you no matter how many times you visit this beautiful state.