Places to visit in Rajasthan
Rajasthan, with its capital at Jaipur, is known for forts, havelis and the thar desert. Here are well-known places to start with, and a tip for each.
Mehrangarh Fort
A fort rising about 125 m above the blue old city of Jodhpur.
The museum audio guide is worth taking.
City Palace, Udaipur
A palace complex on the shore of Lake Pichola.
Boat rides from the jetty give the best view.
Jaisalmer Fort
A living sandstone fort rising from the Thar desert.
Shops and homes still fill its lanes.
Pushkar Lake
A sacred lake ringed by ghats, near Ajmer. It has a rare Brahma temple.
The camel fair is held in November.
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