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Fort and Palaces
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City Palace, JaipurIt is a palace complex in Jaipur that houses the famous Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal.
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Amber Fort and Palace, JaipurThe Amber Fort, more generally known as the Amer Fort, is one of the most popular and is situated at a distance of 11 km from Jaipur
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Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur The Jaigarh Fort, located on one of the peaks of the Aravalli range of hills is built about 400 m above the Amber Fort. It provides an excellent of view of Aravalli hills and the Amber Fort down below.
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Nahargarh Fort, JaipurNahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur. The view of the city from the fort is impressive.
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Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajsamand The fort is best known as the birthplace of one of the greatest warriors of India, Maharana Pratap.
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City Palace, UdaipurCity Palace boasts of the wonderful blend of Medieval, European and Chinese Architecture. The Palace has various towers, domes and arches, which add to the flavor of heritage site.
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Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh The Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in India and the grandest fort in the state of Rajasthan. The fort, was the seat of power of the rulers of Mewar.
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Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur The fort is enclosed by high and sturdy walls and encloses several palaces and temples within its complex.
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Golden Fort, JaisalmerIt is called the Sonar Qila in the local language as it is made of yellow sandstone. The Jaisalmer Fort takes on a yellow hue in the sun rays and turns a beautiful honey gold colour at sunset.
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Junagarh Fort, BikanerThe Junagarh Fort, originally called the Chintamani Fort, is one of the few forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop.
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Gagron Fort, JhalawarGagron fort was established in 1195 A.D by King Bijaldev of the Parmara Empire.
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Jantar Mantar Observatory, JaipurThe Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the best preserved among all these structures and has been included in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
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Lakes
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Fateh Sagar Lake, UdaipurFateh Sagar Lake said to be the pride of the City of Lakes of Udaipur, it is an artificial lake constructed by Maharana in north of Lake Pichola in 1678
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Ana Sagar Lake, AjmerThis artificial lake, spread over 13 kms is situated in the Ajmer city
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Gadsisar Lake, JaisalmerThe Gadsisar Lake, an artificial waterbody, was built by Raja Rawal Jaisal, the first ruler of Jaisalmer.
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Jaisamand Lake, UdaipurJaisamand lake, famous by the name of Dhebar lake, is the second largest artificial lake in Asia
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Kaylana Lake, JodhpurAn artificial water body, is located at distance of 8 kms west of Jodhpur city on the Jaisalmer road.
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Nakki Lake, Mount AbuNakki Lake truely defines romance in Rajasthan. it is also largest manmade lake at the height of 11,000 meters in India.
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Pichola Lake, UdaipurPichola Lake, an artificial lake was developed in 1362 AD
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Pushkar Lake, PushkarThe Pushkar Lake is a semi-circular shaped sacred water body, also known as 'TirthaRaj'.
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Rajsamand Lake, RajsamandRajsamand lake is also famous as 'Rajsamudra lake'.It is built by Maharana Raj Singh ji in 1660.
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Sambhar Lake, JaipurSambhar Lake also popularly known as "Salt Lake of Rajasthan" as it is a source of large amount of salt production.
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Sardar Samand Lake, PaliThe Sardar Samand Lake was developed by Maharaja Umaid Singh in the year 1933.
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Religious Places
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Birla Mandir, JaipurThe temple is situated at the foothill of Moti Dungari Hill and is one of the several Birla temples situated in different parts of the country.
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Brahma Temple, PushkarThe temple is one of very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma in India and remains the most prominent among them.
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Jain Temple, RanakpurThe most remarkable feature about the temple is that it has a beautiful carving made out of a single rock of marble.
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Dargah Sarif, AjmerIt is the maqbara or grave of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinudeen Chisti and attracts hundreds and thousands of devotees, pilgrims and tourists from all over the country and the world.
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Akbari Masjid, JaipurThe Jama Masjid (Mosque) of Amber on the outskirts of Jaipur City
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Todgarh Church, AjmerChurch constructed by Father William Robb in Todgarh, Ajmer
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Shepherd Memorial Church, UdaipurHospital Road, Udaipur
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Sun Temple, JhalawarIt is situated in the heart of Jhalrapatan in Rajasthan, is famous for a shikhara (peak of a temple) which is 96 ft from the ground.
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Shrinathji Temple, NathadwaraThe Holy place of the divinity form of Lord Krishna and is the presiding central deity of the Vaishnava sect known as Pushtimarg.
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Govind Dev Ji Temple, JaipurIt is located in the City Palace complex. The temple is dedicated to Govind Dev Ji (Lord Krishna).
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Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple, JaipurMoti Dungri temple is perched on a small hill, and is surrounded by an exotic palace.
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Dilwara Jain Temple, Mount AbuThe Jain Delwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu
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Salasar Balaji, ChuruSalasar Dham attracts innumerable Indian worshipers throughout the year.
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Khatushyamji Temple, SikarKhatushyamji is located 65 Km. away from Sikar and 80 Km. from Jaipur via Reengus..
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Wild Life
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Keoladeo National Park, BharatpurThe Keoladeo National Park is one of the richest bird sanctuaries in the world .
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Ranthambore National Park, Sawai MadhopurRanthambore National Park is a treat for every wildlife and nature lover
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Sariska Tiger Reserve, AlwarSariska Tiger Reserve has beautiful location and Aravali hills and Kankarwadi Fort makes it more beautiful
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Darrah Sanctuary, KotaThis hilly sanctuary with thick forests is worth a visit.
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Tal Chapper Sanctuary,ChuruFamous for "The Black buck"
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Sajjangarh Sanctuary, UdaipurSajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 5kms in the West of tourist city Udaipur
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Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary, RajsamandIs located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan.
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Desert National Park, JaisalmerThe Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert and its rich fauna.
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Mount Abu Wildlife SanctuaryThe sanctuary comprises the oldest mountain ranges - The Aravali.
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Sita Mata Wildlife SanctuaryThe forested Sanctuary provides rich pastures for a variety of Deer
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Keladevi Wildlife SanctuaryThe sanctuary boasts of great natural beauty and is home to a wide variety of bird and animal life.
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National Chambal Wildlife SanctuaryThe sanctuary is also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Bhensrodgarh SanctuaryIt was established in 1983 and covers a total area of 229 sq km of scrub and dry deciduous forest.
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Todagarh SanctuaryNature loving tourists can view a variety of birds, animals, and plant life by way of trekking along nature trails.
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Gajner Wildlife SanctuaryA large number of species like the wildfowl, deer, antelope, chinkara, blackbuck etc. are found here.
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Jaisamand SanctuaryThe sanctuary is an expanse of dense woodland over a great area of 52 sq km.
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Shergarh Wildlife SanctuaryIt is located in Shergarh village with varied species available to the nature lovers.
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Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife SanctuaryIt is filled with plenteous trees which include Khair, Salar, Khirni, Ber,Babool and Dhok.
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Sawai Mansingh SanctuaryIt is best known for its eco-tourism which includes Balas and Kundal which are enriched with bio-diversity.
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Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife SanctuaryThe sanctuary provides recreational activities for tourists that include jungle safaris.
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Bassi Wildlife SanctuaryA noticeable wild life protection place in Chittorgarh,is located Bassi on the western boundary of Vindhyachal Ranges.
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Nahargarh Wildlife SanctuaryNahargarh Biological Park of Jaipur is a delight for wildlife lovers.
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Heritage Properties
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Alsisar Haveli, JaipurSansar Chandra Road, Jaipur
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Balsamand Lake Palace, JodhpurMandore Road, Jodhpur Rajasthan-342 006
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Bhanwar Niwas, BikanerRampuria Street, Bikaner, Rajasthan - 334 005
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Bhanwar Vilas PalaceKarauli Rajasthan - 322 241
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Brijraj Bhawan Palace, KotaCivil Lines, Kota Rajasthan-324001
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Cannaught House, Mount AbuRajendra Marg, Mount Abu Rajasthan - 307 501
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Castle Mandawa, MandawaJhunjhunu Shekhawati, Rajasthan - 333704
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Hotel Diggi Palace, JaipurDiggi House, Shiv Marg, C-Scheme Sawai Ram Singh, Highway, Jaipur, Rajasthan - 302 004
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The Hill Fort, KesroliVillage Kesroli via M.I.A., Alwar Rajasthan-301030
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