Rajasthan · 10 destinations & hidden spots
Amer, Jaipur district
A majestic 16th-century hilltop fortress overlooking Maota Lake, built with yellow and pink sandstone. Features the glittering Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Diwan-i-Aam, and ornate Ganesh Pol gateway.
Badi Choupad, Pink City, Jaipur
Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, this iconic five-story pink sandstone structure features 953 intricate carved jharokhas (windows) designed for royal women to observe street festivals undetected.
Tulsi Marg, Pink City, Jaipur
A grand royal residence complex blending Rajput, Mughal, and European architecture. Includes Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal museum, and the Peacock Gate in Pitam Niwas Chowk.
Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur
A UNESCO World Heritage astronomical site built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, housing 19 architectural astronomical instruments including the world's largest stone sundial (Vrihat Samrat Yantra).
Krishna Nagar, Jaipur
Standing on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, Nahargarh offers breathtaking panoramic sunset views over Jaipur city. Features Madhavendra Bhawan, Jaipur Wax Museum, and rooftop stepwells.
Hidden Gem
Amer, near Anokhi Museum, Jaipur
An exquisite 16th-century geometric stepwell near Amber Fort featuring symmetrical criss-cross staircases, recessed doorways, and quiet octagonal pavilions.
Hidden Gem
Galta Hills, Jaipur
A historic Hindu pilgrimage shrine built into a narrow mountain pass in the Aravalli Hills, featuring natural freshwater springs (kunds), pink stone pavilions, and friendly rhesus macaque colonies.
Pushkar town, Ajmer district
One of the very few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in the world, dating to the 14th century, situated near the sacred 52 bathing ghats of Pushkar Lake surrounded by white-washed temples.
Dargah Bazar, Ajmer
The revered Sufi shrine of saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, established in the 13th century. Attracts millions of devotees of all faiths seeking blessings at its marble courtyard and qawwali gatherings.
Hidden Gem
Taragarh Hill, Ajmer
Perched high on Nagpahari Hill overlooking Ajmer, this 8th-century fort built by King Ajaypal Chauhan is one of India's oldest hill forts, offering dramatic valley views and ancient stone ramparts.
