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Tourism in Rajasthan


Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture. Every third foreign tourist visiting India also travels to Rajasthan as it is part of the Golden Triangle for tourists visiting India.

Endowed with natural beauty and a great history, Rajasthan has a flourishing tourism industry. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels. Tourism has increased employment in the hospitality sector. The main sweet of this place is ghewar.

Rajasthan is known for its palaces, it is claimed as best place for tourism related to palaces. Following are some of major palaces in Rajasthan.

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Lake Palace

Hawa Mahal

Rambagh Palace

Jag Mandir

Jal Mahal

City Palace, Udaipur.jpg

Rajasthan is famous even for its forts. Hill Forts of Rajasthan are also a part of world heritage.

Amber Fort

Ganesh Pol Entrance, Amer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort

Jain Temple inside Jaisalmer Fort

Kumbhalgarh Fort

Carving of Kirti Stambh, Chittorgarh Fort


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