Rajasthan: Places to Explore

Jaipur, the state capital, is worth a few days' visit: it's a delightful mixture of modernity and folk tradition. Don't be surprised to see camels pulling carts on the main streets, mingling ill-temperedly... Read more

The stark, compelling beauty of the Thar Desert draws travelers to far-western Rajasthan—for good reason. Jaisalmer, a medieval city resplendent with golden buildings and a towering citadel, is an... Read more

Jodhpur, Rajasthan's second-largest city, is known as the Blue City because of the azure-painted houses of the Old City, which are especially impressive when viewed from the ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort... Read more

Romantic Udaipur, the major city here, warrants several days or more since the Aravali Hills and the Mewar region that surround the city have several fascinating day-trip destinations. The Mewar region... Read more