Must-see attractions in Rajasthan

  • St Saviour’s Church

    Mt Abu

    Northeast of the market area, this British-era church (c 1834) is passed on the way to the Delwara temples.

  • Chamundaji Temple

    Jodhpur

    At the southwestern end of the fort, this temple is dedicated to the goddess Durga in her wrathful aspect.

  • Tripolia Gate

    Udaipur

    This three-arched gate was built in 1711 and opens onto the large Manesh Chowk in the City Palace complex.

  • Hathroi Fort

    Jaipur

    The precinct of Hathroi Fort is named after this derelict (but still occupied) fort perched on a hilltop.

  • Jai Pol

    Jodhpur

    The Jai Pol was built by Maharajah Man Singh in 1808 following his defeat of invading forces from Jaipur.

  • Gandhi Ghat

    Pushkar

    Gandhi’s ashes were sprinkled here on Gau Ghat and since then it has also been known as Gandhi Ghat.

  • Naya Rangji Temple

    Pushkar

    The large Naya (new) Rangji temple is east of the lake and is the scene of regular chanting devotions.

  • Chokelao Bagh

    Jodhpur

    Chokelao Bagh is a restored 18th-century Rajput garden featuring garden and rooftop restaurants.

  • Toad Rock

    Mt Abu

    This natural rock formation is said to look like a toad sitting by the lake, about to hop in.

  • Jubilee Clock Tower

    Ajmer

    This solid clock tower was built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887.

  • Surya Temple

    Jaisalmer

    This small 16th-century Hindu temple inside the fort is devoted to Surya, the sun god.

  • Gurdwara

    Pushkar

    The ornate, multidomed gurdwara hosts Pushkar's Sikh community and welcomes visitors.

  • Jain Temple

    Pushkar

    This intricately carved Jain temple is found on the western shore of Pushkar Lake.

  • Raghunath Temple

    Mt Abu

    The 14th-century Raghunath Temple stands near Nakki Lake’s southern shore.

  • Devji Temple

    Bharatpur

    This small Hindu temple is in Gandhi park, opposite the main post office.

  • Geevrajka Haveli

    Rajasthan

    Look for Hindu deities painted on the ceiling of the entrance vestibule.

  • Jama Masjid

    Bharatpur

    The Friday Mosque is opposite the city post office, south of the fort.

  • Sheetla Mata Gate

    Udaipur

    This gate marks the southern entrance to the City Palace complex.

  • Brahma Ghat

    Pushkar

    A bathing ghat dedicated to Brahma and below the Brahma temple.

  • Krishna Temple

    Eastern Rajasthan

    This temple is located in the compound of the old city palace.

  • Badi Pol

    Udaipur

    The main entrance to the City Palace complex, built in 1615.

  • Rameshwar Ghat

    Udaipur

    Boat trips on Lake Pichola can be taken from this ghat.

  • Varah Ghat

    Pushkar

    Vishnu appeared at Varah Ghat in the form of a boar.

  • Mandi Gate

    Rajasthan

    One of the Old Town's many pols (gates).

  • Nansa Gate

    Rajasthan

    One of the Old Town's many pols (gates).

  • Baori Gate

    Rajasthan

    One of the Old Town's many pols (gates).

  • Sisodia Rani Palace

    Jaipur

    The outer walls of Sisodia Rani Palace are decorated with murals depicting hunting scenes and the Krishna legend.

More destinations you need to see