Places you should not miss on Jaipur and Udaipur city tour

Rajasthan is a North-Western state in India bordering with Pakistan. The prolific state represents unparalleled historical and cultural riches holding deep-rooted Indian traditions. The place is a common sight of men wearing colorful Rajasthani turbans, women in traditional clothes, heartwarming Rajasthani classical music. The state is deeply associated with royal Maharaja’s whose tales of bravery are till date etched in the pages of history. The rich cultural heritage with sizeable forts and lavish palaces speak volume of their opulent lifestyle. The monuments can be found in the best tourist destinations of Rajasthan - Udaipur and Jaipur city. The top sightseeing places in Rajasthan count maximum from Jaipur and Udaipur city tour. Here is a researched and detailed travel guide of Rajasthan covering the best places in the twin cities. Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and is bestowed with the best cultural heritage from the Royal Kings of Rajasthan. Take Jaipur city tour and visit the following tastefully done places to see reminisces of Rajputs- Jaipuri.City Palace: The regal palace complex features - Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Badal Mahal and Govind Dev Temple. The museum in Mubarak Mahal showcases noteworthy artifacts of Rajasthani textiles. Chandra Mahal offers eye-catching decorative work including works of gold-leaf and mica. The fine work of gold on the ceiling of Govind Dev Temple is a sight for sore eyes. ii.Jantar Mantar: The ancient astronomical observatory was built by Maharaja Jai Singh for tracking the positions of stars and planets. It has a set of 14 architectural instruments which are preserved to date. These are said to have delivered correct astronomical calculations. iii.Amer Fort: It is a palatial fort housing Diwan-i-Aam, or "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-i-Khas, or "Hall of Private Audience", the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas. Elephant rides are offered to reach its entrance gate called Sun Pol (Sun Gate). iv.Hawa Mahal: Also called ‘Palace of Winds’ is a five-storeyed pyramidal façade with over 950 small windows called Jharokas. The towering height and facade like structures allow good ventilation of air for which it is named ‘Hawa Mahal’ (Hawa – air; Mahal - Palace). Udaipur also referred to as the ‘City of Lakes’ is a charming city in Rajasthan with awe-inspiring monumental reminders of the Rajputana era. The Udaipur city tour is a time travel to the past with the visit to ornate palaces of Maharaja’s - Udaipuri.City Palace & Museum: It is a 400 years old palace complex reflecting an exquisite blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Entrenched on the banks of Lake Pichola you will enjoy spectacular interiors marble-work, murals, wall paintings, silver-work, inlay-work. ii.Saheliyo-ki-Bari: located on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake, it is a colorful flower laden marvelously decorated garden. It was built by Raja Sangram Singh as dowry for her princess along with her group of 48 young women attendants. iii.Jagdish Temple: exhibiting Indo-Aryan architecture is an ornate temple with beautiful carvings dedicated to Lord Jagannath (a form of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna). Along with deity of Lord Jagannath you will also find smaller shrines of Shiva, Ganesha, Sun and Goddess Shakti. iv.Monsoon Palace: also called Sajjan Garh Palace is a palatial palace perched on Aravalli hills with a waterfront of Fateh Sagar Lake. Its staggering height a sweeping view of Udaipur city and its countryside surroundings. Travel to Jaipur and Udaipur and visit these historical gems from the era of Rajputs. These are the proof of workmanship that has withstood the effect of time and nature. You can also witness these opting for best Jaipur tour packages and experiencing the best of Rajput era.