Tourism in Rajasthan

Schematic map of Rajasthan Travel map

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 with its slogan "Padharo Mhare Desh (Welcome to my land.)"[1] The capital city, Jaipur, also known as Pink City, is a very popular tourist destination and is a part of the Golden Triangle. The Walled City of Jaipur is only the second Indian city to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,[2] after Ahmedabad.

Jaipur, also known as Pink City is the capital of Rajasthan and a UNESCO World heritage site
Udaipur City Palace
Amber Fort, a UNESCO World heritage site
Vijaya Stambha
Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World heritage site
Mehrangarh Fort
Inside view of Mehrangarh Fort
Udaipur Lake Palace

The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists, Indian and foreign. Tourism accounts for almost 15% of the state's domestic product.[3] In 2019, 52 million domestic tourists visited Rajasthan.[4]

  1. ^ "'Padharo Mhare Desh': Rajasthan govt reverts to old tourism slogan". Hindustan Times. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  2. ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Jaipur City, Rajasthan". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Rajasthan Economy". business.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Tourism Department Annual Progress Reports - Rajasthan Tourism". www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 6 February 2023.