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Top 4 Places to Visit in Ranakpur

Ranakpur is situated in Rajasthan, India-the land of the kings. And would you expect from such a land? Yes, palaces and temples and the like with world class architecture. And it turns out that’s exactly what its got to offer, in abundance. Ranakpur, a rather popular tourist destination close to the Aravallis, has loads of temples and monkeys too, heroine-ic stories about women, and heavy Jain religious influences. Perfect for your date with religion, history and fantastic Indian glory. Being located in Rajasthan, it is highly uncomfortable in summer, and it pays to pick out suitable times of the year and book ahead. Here are the top 5 destinations here.

This historic place is located in the north of the state of Rajasthan, bordering the state of Haryana. One may often find this place stated in many history books or other historical references, such is the momentous importance of this town. Named after the former king and founder of the place – Rao Shekhar ji. Shekhawati has been historically run by chieftains but many times in history the district has been ruled by various kings who have left behind their marks. Classified as a Historical Region of Northern India by the government of India, Shekhawati has a lot in store for anyone who visits the town. Here we have compiled a list of the Top 5 places to Visit in Shekhawati, Rajasthan:

Just 250 odd kilometres from the capital of India lies a small town which goes by the name Dausa. A rather delicious name, many would say. Located near the famous districts of Alwar and Bharatpur, the town of Dausa is itself an upcoming and a very famous town in tourism circuits. The town is an emulation of the state of Rajasthan on a tiny scale. The city will let you experience Rajasthan in a very tiny area, cub is the city. Whether it be famous forts or your beloved camel rides or a safari, Dausa has it all. Here we have compiled a list of the places to visit in Dausa, Rajasthan that will let you experience the fun filled town in entirety.

Rajasthan’s lone hill station, Mount Abu is a popular tourist destination. Situated in the Sirohi region of Rajasthan, this hill town is adjacent to the Gujarat border and delivers a relief from the scorching heat to the populations of the two states as well as to people from various international destinations.

The town is set on a stony highland in the Aravalli Mountain Ranges 4000 ft. above the sea level. Often termed as “an oasis in the desert”, Mount Abu houses many forests, lakes, and waterfalls that attract many tourists.

Jaisalmer, present in the state of Rajasthan, is situated 580 kilometers from the capital of the city, Jaipur. Located at the core of the enormous Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is a mesmerizing place with its Jain temples symbolizing beauty and intricate craftsmanship. The golden hue of the place with its architectural beauty is a must visit for any traveller wishing to open up their mind to the vastness of the sandy region. Let’s look into some of the best places to visit in Jaisalmer and the timings to visit them.

Raja-sthan, the city of kings in India. True to the grandeur of its name, the architecture, history and hospitality it abounds in makes it a world class, possibly one of the best tourist destinations of India. It has gorgeous palaces and forts built by powerful kings of dynasties of old, it has beautiful lakes which catch the sunlight. It has some of India’s most luxurious hotels, and local cuisine to die for. It also has shopping opportunities and a famed desert nearby. Quite the touristy paradise, no? Now summers, as expected of a tropical desert, are excruciatingly hot, and so experts and locals recommend you go to Rajasthan around the winters, October-March, when climates are as shockingly cold as they were hot in summers.

Mount Abu has a name that immediately brings to your mind Arabian folktales and Aladdin’s magic lamp-his little pet was called Abu. Mount Abu is nothing less magical as a tourist destination- a picture perfect hill station that’s got lakes, temples, forts and palaces, places to watch the sunset from and wild little fauna species could rarely be any different. Also, it has a separate tourist spot marked out for honeymooners by name-that’s how popular it is. Mount Abu remains pleasant weather-wise all the year round, but borders on the hotter side during summer and is pleasantly cold in winter. Even then, February-June is considered the best time to pay it a visit, along with September-December.

Jaipur, India offers the tourist a stirring time mentally, as it slowly unravels to one the mysteries behind each historical artefact it flaunts. There’s the famous Hawa Mahal, with a backstory that would delight you with its flamboyance. There’s also the very famous Jantar Mantar, that would have graced your history books, and is meant also for astronomical observation. Jaipur has a bevy of historical attractions, forts and palaces, but in no way shies away from the very modern grandeur of places like museums and biological parks. This is the place to be headed to if you want a beautiful city steeped in impressive culture. The best time to visit Jaipur would be from November to February, in the winter season.

Udaipur is one place in India that seems to have somehow lapped up the fair share of palaces and history of all its neighbouring areas. Hence, needless to say, it is magnificent as a tourist destination. There is abundance of artefacts that could awe you at every turn of the road- palaces, lakes, hotels, zoos, cultural exploration avenues, architectural wonder, it has got them all. Udaipur is fairly going to take your breath away with high voltage blasts from the past. Udaipur has amiable climate once summer is away and the best time to pay a visit would be any time from September to March.

Ranthambore is famed for the Ranthambore National Park that was established under the ‘Save the Tiger‘ initiative of the Indian government. The former hunting grounds of the maharajas of Jaipur, today help in preserving the depleting tiger population. Apart from the national park, there are places of historic interest like the Ranthambore Fort.

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The Best Time to Visit Rajasthan

The Best Time to Visit Mount Abu

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