Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0Amber Fort, Jaipur
A sandstone and marble fort-palace above Maota Lake, part of the UNESCO Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Video by My Barrio My Mundo on YouTube
Photo: Gérard Janot, CC BY-SA 3.0Capital
Jaipur
Best time to visit
October to March
Getting there
Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur have airports. Trains and good highways link the main cities.
Ideal trip
10 to 12 days to cover the highlights
About Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the India of postcards: hilltop forts, lake palaces, painted havelis and the Thar desert. It is also one of the easiest states to travel.
Popular cities in Rajasthan
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AjmerBikanerBundiChittorgarh (Chittor)JaipurJaisalmerJodhpurKotaMount AbuPushkarSawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)Udaipur
Top places in Rajasthan
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Henrik Bennetsen, CC BY-SA 2.0Udaipur
The City of Lakes, with the City Palace on Lake Pichola and sunset boat rides.
Video by DuckTravel走鸭旅行 on YouTube
Photo: Gérard Janot, CC BY-SA 3.0Jaisalmer
A living golden fort and camel safaris in the dunes of Sam and Khuri.
Video by Gabriel Traveler on YouTube
Photo: THerrington, CC BY-SA 3.0Ranthambore
One of India's best parks for tiger sightings, with a 10th-century fort inside.
Video by Sammy and Tommy on YouTube
Photo: Ssjoshi111, CC BY-SA 3.0Chittorgarh Fort
One of the largest forts in India, full of tales of Rajput valour.
Video by Discover India Films on YouTube
Bundi
A small town of stepwells, blue houses and painted palace walls, still free of crowds.
Video by Architectural Digest India on YouTube
Neighbouring states
Timings, fees, permits and road conditions change. Please check official sources before you travel.