Cities

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Bikaner

A city in the northwest of the state of Rajasthan, India.
Rao Bika established the city of Bikaner in 1488. He was the first son of Maharaja Rao Jodha of the Rathore clan, the founder of Jodhpur and conquered the largely arid country in the north of Rajasthan.
Though it was in the Thar Desert, Bikaner was considered an oasis on the trade route between Central Asia and the Gujarat coast as it had adequate spring water.
Bika built a fort in 1478, which is now in ruins, and a hundred years later a new fort was built about 1.5 km from the city centre, known as the Junagarh Fort.

Popularly known as the “City of Lakes” because of its sophisticated lake system. It has seven lakes surrounding the city.
Besides lakes, Udaipur is also known for its historic forts and palaces, museums, galleries, natural locations and gardens, architectural temples, as well as traditional fairs, festivals and structures.
Due to the several lakes present here, it is sometimes dubbed “Venice of the East“.

The pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs.
Brahma Temple (Jagatpita Brahma Mandir) – The most important temple in Pushkar is the temple of Lord Brahma, one of the holy trinity of Hinduism. The temple enshrines a life-size idol of Lord Brahma.
Pushkar Lake – The prime attraction of Pushkar is the Pushkar Lake which is considered sacred like the Mansarovar Lake in Tibet. Pushkar has become a place of Hindu pilgrimage because of this holy lake. Legend has it that this lake was consecrated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe when a lotus dropped from his hand into the vale and a lake emerged in that place.

Due to the existence of the Taj Mahal and other historical monuments, Agra has a booming tourism industry and royal crafts such as Pietradula, marble inlays and carpets.
The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1631, to be built in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died on 17 June that year, while giving birth to their 14th child, Gauhara Begum.
Must visit: Taj Mahal

A city on the Ganges river in northern India that has a central place in pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world.
According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva, one of three principal deities along with Brahma and Vishnu.
Since ancient times, the city has been an important centre of Hindu devotion, pilgrimage, mysticism and poetry contributing to its cultural importance.
One of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities.
Among the notable temples in Varanasi are Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Shiva, the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and the Durga Temple.
Must visit: Dev Deepavali festival and occasional riverside sacrifices, **Manikarnika ghat)(do not give more than 300RUP to those who ask you to donate for buring)

Popularly known as the “Blue City”.
The old city circles the Mehrangarh Fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates.
a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert.
A significant city of western Rajasthan and lies about 250 km from the border with Pakistan. This location makes it a key base for the Indian Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), and Border Security Force.
Must visit: Mehrangarh Fort

Nicknamed “The Golden city”, is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
It’s an arid desert region and prone to extremes in terms of temperature.
The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is crowned by the ancient Jaisalmer Fort. This fort contains a royal palace and several ornate Jain temples.
Must do: Camel safari
Must buy: sliver, camel leather bag
Must visit: Jaisalmer Fort.
Must eat: Lessie from Kanchan Shree Ice Cream

Capital of India.
Attractions: Red fort, Chandni Chowk, Lodhi garden, Raj Ghat(Gandhi grave), etc.

Capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings.
must do: Activities to interact with elephants!

Once functioned as a trading outpost for ancient caravan routes in Shekhawati for goods from China and the Middle East.
This lovely town is known as the “Open Art Gallery” as a whole. Town full of murals.