Rajasthan Forts and Palaces

Rajasthan-tour Forts and Palaces

In Rajasthan many forts and palaces can be seen. Highlights: the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur and the Jaisalmer Fort. In a ‘regular’ 14 day Rajasthan-tour you will pass by a number of most important forts in Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. Between Jodhpur and Udaipur you can also visit Kumbhalgarh.

Rani Sati tempel

Jhunjhunu / Mandawa

This Rajasthan-tour starts in the Shekhawati district: with the cities of Jhunjhunu and / or Mandawa. Places of interest: the Rani Sati Temple and many painted havelis (private mansions with historical and architectural significance).

Junagarh Fort Bikaner

Bikaner

Beside the Junagarh Fort there are more places of interest in Bikaner, such as:

Lalgarh Palace
National Research Centre on Camel
Bikaner Karni Mata rat temple (in Desnoke)

Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer

The Jaisalmer Fort is dominating this yellow desert town.

Other places of interest, among others:

Bada Bagh
Lodhruva
Khuri for a camel safari and / or spending a night in the desert

Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur

Jodhpur

The Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is towering above this blue city.

Other places of interest, among others:

Umaid Bhawan Palace
Bell tower
Bishnoi village safari in the surrounding area

View from restaurant Ambrai

Udaipur

In this city shootings were made for the James Bond film Octopussy with Roger Moore starring as James Bond.

Other places of interest, among others:

Jag Niwas or Lake Palace, in the middle of Lake Pichola; it is a luxury hotel now.
Jag Mandir, another small palace in the same lake.
City Palace of Udaipur, one of the largest forts in India.
Bagore-ki-Haveli
Jagdish Temple