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Bikaner : Lying on the way from Jaipur (330
km) to Jaisalmer (320 km), Bikaner is one of the most vibrant cities of
Rajasthan. Bikaner known world over for the Bikaneri snacks and sweets was
founded in 15th century by Rao Bika. This camel country of Rajasthan is also
known for the camel safari and Junagarh Fort.
» Jaipur : Capital city
of Rajasthan also known as "Pink City of India" is about 250 km
from Delhi. Jaipur, one of the three corners of the Golden Triangle is also
the starting point for rest of the destinations in Rajasthan. Established by
Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, this pink city is famous for Hawa Mahal,
Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, etc. Jaipur is also world renown
for the textile block prints, tie & dye fabrics, precious & semi
precious stone jewelry, handicraft items and Raj Mandhir (Movie theater).
» Jodhpur : Jodhpur is
just 250 km from Jaipur. Known as "Blue City of India", Jodhpur is
the second largest city of Rajasthan. The city was founded by Rao Jodha and
is famous for historical monuments like Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan
Palace. Jodhpur is also a shopper's paradise.
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Jaisalmer : About 275 Kms from Jodhpur,
Jaisalmer is known as the "Golden City" for the amber hued fort
(Jaisalmer Fort) it houses. Founded by Rao Jaisal, the city set at far west
of Rajasthan amidst the Thar Desert is famous for the Jaisalmer Fort,
Patwon-ki-haveli, sand dunes, and the most captivating camel rides and
safaris.
» Pushkar : Just 11 km
from Ajmer, is Pushkar - the famous and one of the most sacred places of the
Hindus. Pushkar is no way less significant then any other holy place of the
Hindus. People come to Pushkar for the world famous Pushkar Fair and the one
and only Brahma Temple. The sunset at Pushkar is another attraction for the
tourists.
» Shekhawati : Lying
north of Jaipur, is the open air art gallery - Shekhawati. This was the land
where Marwari businessmen started constructing their mansions or havelis in
the 18th and 19th Centuries.
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Udaipur : Udaipur is another must visit
destination in Rajasthan. At a distance of 420 km from Jaipur on
Jaipur-Mumbai highway, Udaipur is famous for lakes, palaces (Lake Palace
Hotel), city palace, puppet museum, miniature paintings, and temples
(Nathadwara 50 km and Eklangji 20 km from Udaipur). Known as the "Venice
of East", this city of lakes, was founded by Maharana Udai Sigh II in
1568.
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