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.
Rajasthan is a northern Indian state
bordering Pakistan. Its palaces and forts are reminders of the many
kingdoms that historically vied for the region.
In its capital, Jaipur, are the
18th-century City Palace and Hawa Mahal, a former cloister for royal
women, fronted by a 5-story sandstone screen. Amer Fort, atop a nearby
hill, was built by a Rajput prince in the 1600s.
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.
Rajasthan is known for its palaces, it claimed as best place for tourism related to palaces.
Following are some of major palaces in Rajasthan.
Umaid Bhawan Palace: It is the
largest Royal Palace in Rajasthan and considered as one of largest
private residence in the world.
Lake Palace: It is now a luxury hotel located in Pichola Lake, Udaipur.
Hawa Mahal: It is known as “Palace of Wind” or “Palace of Breeze” because there are more than 950 Windows in the Palace.
Rambagh Palace: Formerly a Royal Palace now converted into a Heritage Hotel, known as one of best Heritage Hotel in the World.
Devi Garh Palace: Formerly a palace now
converted into Heritage Hotel, in 2006, The New York Times named it as
one if leading luxurious hotel in Indian subcontinent.
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