A tour to Rajasthan would transport you to a completely different world. It is a magnificent state and is recognized for its stately charm that casts an indelible impression upon the tourists. Its majestic palaces, impressive havelis and colossal forts stand as the relics of the glorious and romantic past of the region. The cities in Rajasthan are known for their individual appeal and have historic significance. Some of the popular urban destinations of Rajasthan are discussed in brief below:

Jaipur: Jaipur, the capital of the state, is one of the most important cities in Rajasthan and was founded by Sawai Jaisingh II, in the year 1727 AD. This town has retained its old world charm and is characterized by extensive boulevard and beautiful gardens, imposing forts and palaces. Jaipur is also well-known for its jewelry, art and fabrics and is a delight for ardent shoppers. The chief attractions that you can watch here are Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amer Palace.

Udaipur: It is also an important town of Rajasthan and is located on the banks of Lake Pichola. This town is rightly given the sobriquet �Jewel of Mewar� owing to some of finest palaces built by the skillful medieval artisans patronized by the kings. Here you can catch a glimpse of the important attractions such as Lake Palace, City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Jagdish Temple and Lake Pichola.

Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer is an irresistible lure for the nature lovers and is rightly called as the �Golden City�. It was founded by Rao Jaisal. This town is most famous for the sand dunes and exciting camel safaris. The golden fort made of yellow sandstone is a unique feature of this town. The major things to watch in this town are Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon-ki-Haveli, Gadissar Lake and Salim-Singh-ki-Haveli.

Ajmer: Ajmer occupies an indispensable place among the cities in Rajasthan and was founded in the 7th century by Raja Prithviraj Chauhan. This town holds a lot of religious significance for the people and remains on the priority list of a person who is on his pilgrim tour. You just cannot miss out the attractions here such as Dargah Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, Adhai-din ka Jhonpra and Ana Sagar.

Chittaurgarh: It is an amazing town and is most popular for its colossal fort which is 3 miles long and 495 feet high. The fort has seen many dramatic events in the medieval era, including the famous mass immolation ( Jauhar ) committed by the Queens in the 14th century. The town is also known for the two towers - Vijaystambha, and Kirtistambha (Tower of Victory).

Bikaner: This city lies in the north of the desert state and is dotted with a lot of sand dunes. More popularly called the camel country, the city is famous for the best riding camels all over the globe. Some of the things you should not miss out in this colorful town are Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Camel Farm and Lakshmiminath Temple.

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