After Rajasthan which is India Second Largest State by Area

About Rajasthan which is India second largest state by area

If we talk about the largest state in India based on area, then it has to be Rajasthan. The land area of Rajasthan covers 342,239 sq. km and is 10.4 percent of the total area of India. Rajasthan is bigger than the African nation of Congo. Rajasthan is the only state in India that is covered by the Thar Desert. It is a state with a history of royalty. The largest state by area, Rajasthan, is also a spectacular travel destination in India.

Cities and Places to visit in Rajasthan

Rajasthan has some of the best cities in India. These are historic cities with plenty of tourist landmarks. The best cities in Rajasthan are also world-famous tourist destinations. You can visit all these landmarks in the famous cities of Rajasthan. We have given below some of the best cities that you can visit in Rajasthan, the largest state by area.

• Jaipur – the Pink City of India
• Jodhpur – famous as the Blue City of Rajasthan
• Udaipur – The centre of the Mewar Kingdom.
• Jaisalmer – right in the middle of the Thar Desert
• Bikaner – popular for its temples and forts
• Mount Abu – famous hill station in Rajasthan
• Ajmer – famous for its dargah and Sufi shrine
• Pushkar – the holy city of Rajasthan
• Bharatpur – for bird and animal lovers
• Kota – a famous city on the Chambal river
• Bundi – famous for its step wells
• Banswara – the greenest city in Rajasthan
• Alwar – the gateway to Rajasthan
• Mandawa – the town of painted havelis

Famous historical monuments and heritage places in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is famous for its massive forts, royal palaces, mystical temples, desert adventure, and cultural attractions. Most national and international tourists visit Rajasthan to see magnificent landmarks like Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and Amer Fort. But there are many more monuments that you should visit on your trip to Rajasthan.

• Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh
• Monsoon Palace, Udaipur
• Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
• Lake Palace, Udaipur
• Kumbhalgarh Fort, Udaipur
• Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
• Dilwara Jain Temples, Mount Abu
• Abhaneri Stepwell, Abhaneri
• City Palace, Jaipur
• Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur
• Ranakpur Jain Temple, Ranakpur
• Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
• Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer
• Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Ajmer
• Raniji Ki Baori, Bundi
• Gagron Fort, Gagron
• Lohagarh Fort, Bharatpur

Things to do in Rajasthan 

There are so many exciting things that you can do in Rajasthan. If you ask most tourists, they will tell you that they love the desert safari in Jaisalmer. But this is just one of the things that you can do in Rajasthan. You can do several other activities, relaxing and adventurous, in Rajasthan, the biggest state in India.

• Desert Camping in Thar Desert in Jaisalmer
• Sunset boating at Lake Pichola in Udaipur
• Tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park
• Ziplining at Neemrana Fort
• Camel Festival at Bikaner
• Elephant ride at Dera Amer, Jaipur
• Hot air balloon ride in Jaipur
• Desert dunes at Khimsar
• Brij Festival at Bharatpur
• Cable car gondola ride in Udaipur
• Motorboat ride in Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur
• Horse safari in Pushkar
• The architecture of Abhaneri Stepwell
• Kalbeliya tribal dance and music at Jaisalmer
• Shopping in Bapu Bazaar in Jaipur
• Bird watching at Keoladeo National Park
• Trekking at Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur
• Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani Thali in Jaipur

Best time to visit Rajasthan

The climate in Rajasthan is generally hot during the summer season. You should avoid going to Rajasthan during this period. If you are going in the monsoon season, then you can see lush greenery in Rajasthan. There are chances of rainfall during this season. The winter season is the peak tourist season in Rajasthan. The climate is very good for doing many activities like sightseeing, shopping, and adventure activities. You should plan your Rajasthan visit from November to February.

Conclusion

This is a good time to plan your holidays in Rajasthan. You can plan your own Rajasthan tour itinerary or take any of the Rajasthan Tour Packages. If you want to visit the best tourist attractions in Rajasthan then you can plan and book hotels and safari tickets. You must visit the forts in Rajasthan and also taste the different varieties of Rajasthani street food. All these will make your Rajasthan tour memorable.

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