Must-see attractions in Eastern Rajasthan

  • Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir), Jaipur, India

    Birla Lakshmi Narayan Temple

    Jaipur

    This splendid modern marble edifice lies at the foot of Moti Dungri fort. The wealthy industrialist Birla family, from Pilani, Rajasthan, bought the land…

  • Sisodia Rani Palace Garden, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. (Photo by: IndiaPictures/UIG via Getty Images)

    Sisodia Rani Palace Garden

    Jaipur

    Six kilometres from the city, on Agra Rd via the Ghat Gate, this formal garden is enjoyable to wander around and take in a breath of fresh air. The grand…

  • SRC Museum of Indology

    Jaipur

    This ramshackle, dusty treasure trove is an extraordinary private collection. It contains folk-art objects and other pieces – there’s everything from a…

  • Ganesh Temple

    Jaipur

    The old Ganesh temple below Moti Dungri is a special and very popular place of worship. Throngs of devotees attend the temple on Wednesdays (the…

  • Salim’s Paper

    Eastern Rajasthan

    Salim’s Paper is the largest handmade paper factory in India. The paper is made from fabric scraps, and often decorated with petals or leaves. The 200 or…

  • Modern Art Gallery

    Jaipur

    This peaceful modern gallery makes a pleasant diversion during a stroll around the greenery of Ram Niwas Bagh. It’s housed in an old theatre, on the 1st…

  • Shiva Temples

    Pushkar

    About 8km southwest of town (past the turn-off to Savitri Mata Temple) is a collection of Shiva temples near Ajaypal, which make a great trip by motorbike…

  • Arabic & Persian Research Institute

    Eastern Rajasthan

    Houses a rare collection of old Arabic and Persian manuscripts and books dating from the 12th to the 17th century. It's east of the town centre, near the…

  • Moti Dungri

    Jaipur

    This small, romantic fort looms above J Nehru Marg. It has served as a prison, but today remains in the possession of the former royal family.

  • Govind Devji Temple

    Jaipur

    This early 18th-century Krishna temple is a popular place of worship set in gardens just outside the City Palace walls.

  • Hathroi Fort

    Jaipur

    The precinct of Hathroi Fort is named after this derelict (but still occupied) fort perched on a hilltop.

  • Gandhi Ghat

    Pushkar

    Gandhi’s ashes were sprinkled here on Gau Ghat and since then it has also been known as Gandhi Ghat.

  • Naya Rangji Temple

    Pushkar

    The large Naya (new) Rangji temple is east of the lake and is the scene of regular chanting devotions.

  • Gurdwara

    Pushkar

    The ornate, multidomed gurdwara hosts Pushkar's Sikh community and welcomes visitors.

  • Jain Temple

    Pushkar

    This intricately carved Jain temple is found on the western shore of Pushkar Lake.

  • Brahma Ghat

    Pushkar

    A bathing ghat dedicated to Brahma and below the Brahma temple.

  • Krishna Temple

    Eastern Rajasthan

    This temple is located in the compound of the old city palace.

  • Varah Ghat

    Pushkar

    Vishnu appeared at Varah Ghat in the form of a boar.

  • Sisodia Rani Palace

    Jaipur

    The outer walls of Sisodia Rani Palace are decorated with murals depicting hunting scenes and the Krishna legend.

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