Located in the northwestern region of India, the royal and imperial state of Rajasthan is India's largest state. Known as the €Land of the Kings€ it is one of the most vibrant and colorful Indian states. Drenched into royal grandeur and having glorious past the state of Rajasthan is renowned for its rich culture, tradition and glorious past which can be seen or observed in its magnificent forts, palaces, temples, monuments and colorful fairs & festivals. The state has been India's must sought after tourist destination appeal tourists from all over the world. It attracts tourists with varied tourism options and numerous attractions. Magnificent monuments, fantastic forts & palaces, beautiful temples, splendid havelis, historical cities, traditional villages, exotic wildlife sanctuaries & national parks, exciting desert safari by jeep or camel, ripping sand dunes and traditional cuisine are highlights for tourism in this royal and imperial Indian state of Rajasthan.

There are many interesting tourist places in this state which can be explored during Rajasthan trip in India. It would be best thing to know about some popular tourist places of the state before you embark on Rajasthan tours in India.

Jaipur: Jaipur, fondly known as the Pink City of India, is the capital and largest city of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, it is one the finest planned cities in India. It is renowned for its magnificent forts, palaces, temples and other monuments. Major attractions to see in this city include City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort, Birla Temple and Albert Hall Museum. Jaipur is also gateway for Rajasthan tours in India.

Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer, fondly known as the Golden City of India is a beautiful city and wonderful tourist place to see in Rajasthan. It is located in the heart of the vast Thar Desert (the Great Indian Desert). Founded by Rawal Jaisal in the year 1156 it is a historic city renowned for its historic monuments and colorful festivals. Golden Fort, Jain Temples, Gadisar Lake, Sam Sand Dunes, Desert National Park, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Desert Festival are prime attractions for tourism in Jaisalmer.

Jodhpur: Jodhpur, fondly known as the Blue City of India, is the second largest city in Rajasthan after the state capital Jaipur. Located on the edge of the great Thar Desert the city of Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha Ji in the year 1459. It was once the capital town of princely state of Marwar. The city is dominated by a 10 km long massive wall named the Mehrangarh Fort. Mehrangarh Fort is the main attraction for tourism in this historic city. Other attractions include Jaswant Thada Memorial, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Balsamand Lake & Palace and Mandore Garden.

Udaipur: Udaipur, the City of Lakes & Palace, is the most beautiful city in Rajasthan. It is a popular tourist destination with many elegant palaces and lovely lakes. Major attractions to see in this city include City Palace, Lake Palace, Jagmandir Palace, Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake, Jagdish Temple, Eklingji Temple, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, and Vintage Car Collection.

All the aforementioned tourist places have the prominent places on the tourism map of Rajasthan and attract tourists from all over the world in quite good number. Bikaner (the Camel City), Pushkar (the Land of Hindu God Brahma), Ajmer Dargah Sharif, Mount Abu (the Only Hill Station of Rajasthan), Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary are some other popular tourist places which can be visited and explored on Rajasthan Tourism in India.