Simply 35 of our favourite images taken in royal Rajasthan for your inspiration…
Rajasthan literally translates to the ‘Land of Kings’. The state showcases the quintessential royal India of yesteryear in all her former glory. She’s studded with splendid forts and palaces and enriched with history. Certainly, you won’t want to spend all your time on holiday exploring the architecture (we believe the best way to experience Rajasthan is with variety); still, you’d be mad not to visit a few!
Sunlight streams through the window at the Red Fort in Agra, a stones-throw from Rajasthan.
This stunning hall is the entry to the Umaid Bhawan Palace. It is today still the residence of the Jodhpur royal family, with a small portion of the property now being a luxury hotel operated by the Taj group.
A local lady enjoys a view of Lake Pichola and the Lake Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Another peek inside the City Palace Museum in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
A stunning view of Udaipur. This is royal Rajasthan at its finest.
The vast City Palace in Udaipur is nestled on the banks of Lake Pichola.
You’ll spot this coloured stained glass window at the City Palace Museum in Udaipur. Peep through for a breath-taking view of the city below.
Inside one of the rooms at the City Palace Museum in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
A terrace at the City Palace Museum in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
An exterior look at the Rambagh Palace, now a luxury hotel in Jaipur managed by the Taj Group. It was formerly the residence of the Jaipur Maharaja. Transport yourself back to royal Rajasthan with an indulgent stay here at the Rambagh, one of our Top 10 Heritage Hotels in Jaipur.
Yes, this list of inspiring images was to focus on royal Rajasthan, whereas the Taj Mahal is a stones-throw away in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. But how can we possibly discuss the region’s architecture without including this iconic monument?!
A lady soaks up a glorious sunset viewing of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
This brightly dressed lady is enjoying a view of the Jal Mahal water palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
A scene at Ahichhatragarh Fort in Nagaur, Rajasthan. Part of the fort is now a beautiful boutique hotel that you can stay at, called Ranvas.
The Mewar Terrace at the beautiful Lake Palace in Udaipur, now a luxury hotel managed by the Taj Group. For many, this property is the epitome of royal Rajasthan, and a stay here is truly magical.
Mehrangarh Fort towers over the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur. It’s not hard to see from this image how Jodhpur came to be known as the Blue City…
A peek inside the majestic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
The desert city of Jaisalmer is known for its intricately carved havelis formerly owned by rich merchants.
The elegant Jal Mahal (‘Water Palace’) appears to float in the middle of Mansagar Lake, Jaipur. You can’t physically visit the palace but it’s worth soaking up a view from the banks of the lake; especially at sunset.
Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur is lesser visited than the more popular Amber Fort but with views like this, its difficult to understand why!
The Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, aka the Palace of Winds is lit up by fireworks on the night of Diwali.
This beautiful red courtyard is the first thing you’ll see when entering the City Palace Museum in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Staff chat while working at the City Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
This stunning doorway adorns the City Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. A fine example of royal Rajasthan.
The stunning ‘Blue Room’ can be found at the City Palace in Jaipur, but only if you have access to the private areas (we’ll get you in!).
Fatehpur Sikri, half-way between Agra and Jaipur, is a stunning example of Mughal architecture.
This one’s not quite in Rajasthan but Safdarjung’s Tomb in nearby Delhi deserves a mention.
Monkeys descend on Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan.
A tourist explores the delicately carved pillars of Amber Fort, Jaipur.
You’ll find these colourful stained glass windows at the Hawa Mahal, aka the Palace of Winds, in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
This glittering palace is located inside Junagarh Fort in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Junagarh Fort is less visited and, in our opinion, very underrated.
Ladies dressed in colourful local dress enter Amber Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
This delicate, honeycombed screen is known as ‘jaali’ work and can be found at Amber Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
A tourist appreciates the stone carving work at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
Light beams through the mosque adjacent to the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
If you’d like to experience the splendid architecture of Rajasthan for yourself, please do get in touch. As experts in private, tailor-made tours of this very region and with a proven track record, we’d be a perfect match to assist with your travel arrangements. Meanwhile, for inspiration, you might find out Ultimate Luxury Rajasthan Tour up your street – it not only visits the region’s most beautiful forts and palaces but even invites you to stay in them (the ones that have been converted to exclusive luxury hotels, that is). You could also check out our favourite hotels in Rajasthan for 2021. and our Top 3 Luxury Taj Hotels in Rajasthan.
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