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Distance from Jaipur: Around 85kms.
Bhangarh, the very well-known Bhangarh fort is counted among the most haunted and imposing forts in Rajasthan. It is one of the best places for history buffs, experience seekers and photo fanatics. Settled between Alwar and Jaipur, Bhangarh is one of the most popular pre-historic sites boasting of several Hindu temples (temples of Gopinath, Shiva and Ganesha), great havelis, a mosque and a palace.
Distance from Jaipur: 145 km (approximately 2 hours and 40 mins)
Located close to Ajmer and usually covered as a circuit, Pushkar is famous as one of the most ancient cities in India. The beautiful lake at the centre and the rare Brahma temples here are what make Pushkar a unique place to visit. It is a delight for backpackers as food and accommodation in Pushkar is fairly inexpensive. Pushkar is also popular for the Pushkar desert camel ride which attracts several foreigners to this quaint region in Rajasthan.
Distance from Jaipur: 140 km (approximately 2 hours 15 mins)
Popular for the famous Dargah Sharif, Ajmer is one of the closest getaways from Jaipur and is visited by tourists all year round. The dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud-Din Chishti is visited by Hindus and Muslims alike. Ajmer is a historic city with small, crowded streets and a busy daily life. Despite that, it is one of India’s most visited tourist attractions on account of the famous dargah. Since Ajmer is located at the foothills of the Aravalli range, Ajmer offers some stunning views too.
Distance from Jaipur: 336 km (approximately 5 hours)
Jodhpur is one of the largest cities in the state of Rajasthan and is renowned as the Blue city. This is due to the sea of blue you see when you look at the houses of the city from the beautiful and humongous Mehrangarh fort. Famous for its marveous handicrafts, folk singing and dacning and the unparalleled enthusiasm of people during festivals like the famous Marwar, Jodhpur is an ideal getaway with a great mix of history and culture.
Distance from Jaipur: 240 km (approximately 4 hours)
What can we say about the city which is home to India’s biggest tourist attraction – the Taj Mahal?!? Agra is one of the most historic places to visit in the country. It forms the golden triangle with Delhi and Jaipur and attracts visitors all year round. Agra’s association with the Mughals makes it an incredible and substantial part of India’s history. Be it the food and culture of this city or the architecture of its monuments, Agra is a delightful must-visit for anyone who is interested in India.
Distance from Jaipur: 169 km (approximately 3 hours and mins)
One of the best national parks in India, Ranthambore is a delight for wildlife lovers. It is located at a convenient driving distance from Jaipur making it one of the best weekend getaways from Jaipur. The tigers in Rathambore have been well looked after and are also accoustomed to human presence. This makes Ranthambore one of the best places for wildlife photography. Ranthambore is also surrounded by ancient temples and mosques, lakes full of crocodiles and cenotaphs which take you back in time.