Famous Weekend Getaways From Jaipur

Although, Jaipur is a complete tourist destination in India, that tells very much about ancient history and the culture of Rajasthan. However, there are lots more other things and places that should be explored by the traveler in a Rajasthan that tells the story of the glorious past of this part of India. These tourist places also have same tourism significance as Jaipur has. If you are in Jaipur then you visit these places as a weekend destination and feel that how fascinating and royal are these locations. We listed some of the popular destinations like Ajmer, Puskar, Ranthambhore, Jodhpur, Agra, Delhi etc. where you plan an instant trip from the pink city on weekends.

List of Places To Visit Near Jaipur On Weekends

Ajmer, Rajasthan

Located at 130 km from Jaipur, Ajmer nestled between Aravalli Hills. It is a home of world famous shrine of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti or Ajmer Sharif and is also the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km), an ancient Hindu pilgrimage city, famous for the temple of Brahma. Visited by the both Hindu and Muslim devotees, Ajmer Sharif is one of the very prominent pilgrimage sites of India. With many famous temples also present here, the city is a renowned religious spot for Hindus and Jains alike. A trip to the Ajmer and visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah to the fulfillment of your long awaited wish with your loved ones is the best idea for a weekend so far.

 

Ranthambore, Rajasthan

Former hunting grounds of Maharajas of Jaipur until the Independence of India and now renowned National Park of the country, Ranthambore located 160 km southeast of Jaipur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. For the wildlife enthusiastic visitors, Ranthambore could be the best place for the spot a tiger, it is said the tigers of Ranthambore National Park is very familiar and they are always ready for giving some nice poses for photography. Along with rich flora and fauna and natural habitation of hundred of wild species Ranthambore is a home of famous Ranthambore Fort. Along with five other forts of Rajasthan, Ranthambore fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Today the Ranthambore National Park terrain is the major weekend destination from Jaipur that has pulled the attention of many wildlife photographers and lovers in this destination.

 

Alwar, Rajasthan

Located around 150 km north of Jaipur, Alwar is one of the historical city of Rajasthan and one of the best choices as a weekend destination from Jaipur. As other historical cities of Rajasthan, Alwar also has many places to explore to its vicinity like city palace, Dadhikar Fort, Bala Quila, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Alwar Museum, Siliserh Lake and one of the most haunted places Bhangarh fort is just 35 km away from Alwar. Apart from this Alwar is famous for flying foxing activity. Therefore, for the instant weekend trip from Jaipur, Alwar is the best choice.

 

Pushkar, Rajasthan

Pushkar is a sacred Hindu town of Ajmer District of Rajasthan, popularly known for the Brahma temple and the Pushkar fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) that is held every year in the month of November. At the distance of 140 km, there is a short drive of 3 to 4 hour to reach here from Jaipur. One of the oldest cities in India, Pushkar lies on the shore of the Pushkar Lake, along with visiting the ancient temple and exploring amazing local flea market one can enjoy local fun activities like camel ride, horse ride, camel hair art, mustache art, turban art and so on. Pushkar is one of the most visited tourist places by the foreigners in India.

 

Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Bharatpur is a paradise for the bird watching, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season. Now named as Keoladeo Ghana National Park is the one of largest assemblage of migratory birds with diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species, 7 turtle species, and a variety of other invertebrates. Also listed on UNESCO’s world heritage site, folks can spot some of the very rare species of birds here, for wildlife lovers and photographers this place is perfect for spend the weekend from Jaipur.

 

Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Home of World’s most significance symbol of love, one of seven wonders of the world and India’s most visited tourist place none other than Agra, Home of the white beauty – The Taj Mahal. Agra is just 240 km from Jaipur and perfect weekend getaway from here specially for the couples. It is the land of structural wonders that were built by the Mughal rulers. It is an astounding city of Uttar Pradesh, known all around the globe for the brilliant buildings like Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb and Agra Fort.

 

Delhi

Sitting capital of the republic of India and ancient capital of Mughal emperor, Delhi is one of the most colorful cities in India. Delhi is the perfect example of the modern and traditional India. One hand Delhi is the home of the lots of ancient historical monuments another hand it hosts some marvelous modern era mall, markets, and constructions. With lots of historical places to visit, lots of market and malls to shops, numerous restaurants or food joints for dining in and happening nightlife, Delhi has lots of things to do on weekends. With the distance of 250 km Jaipur, Delhi is one of the best weekend getaways from Jaipur.

 

Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Source -: Jmacleantaylor/wiki

At the distance of 330 km from Jaipur, one can easily plan for a quick weekend trip for Jodhpur. Once the capital of the kingdom of Marwar, Jodhpur now is the second largest city in Rajasthan state. As other major cities of Rajasthan, Jodhpur also adorned with spectacular forts, grand royal palaces, and some other ancient monuments. Rao Jodha, a chief of the Rathore clan, founded Jodhpur “The Sun City” in 1459 and city got his named after him only. The main attraction of the city is the Mehrangarh Fort that is one of the largest forts in India, located at the top of the hills of blue city Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort is a magnificent spectacle and an architectural masterpiece. Undoubtedly, Jodhpur is a perfect weekend destination from Jaipur for the history buffs.

 

Bikaner, Rajasthan

Bikaner is the city that is associated with the rich cultural heritage of ancient Rajasthan. With the array of tourist attractions like forts, temples, markets and activities like camel safari, Bikaner has the lot of things to do. In the month of July, Bikaner also hosts the famous Camel Festival in the nearby small village called Ladera. For sightseeing in Bikaner, the palace of the Laxmi Niwas Palace, Lalgarh Palace, Jain Haveli and Bhadreshwar Jain Temple are the best options. Placed in the northern part of Rajasthan this sandy city is around 300 km from Jaipur and takes around 7 to 8 hours to reach by own vehicles. Bikaner could be your next weekend destination from Jaipur if your want to enjoy camel safari with enjoying some ancient architectural marvels.

 

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Tourism of Rajasthan is incomplete without talking about the Lake city Jodhpur. Though Jodhpur is quite far (400 km) from Jaipur only perfect for long weekends. Founded by the maharaja of Mewar Maharana Udai Singh, after the named of him, the city got his name. Situated around the beautiful artificial lake Pichola, Udaipur known for its history, culture, scenic locations and the Rajput-era palaces, Udaipur also listed as one of most beautiful tourist destinations in the world by several tourism magazines. Lake Palace now served as a hotel once it was the palace of Maharaja of Udaipur located in the middle of the lake is the main attraction of the Udaipur city.

 

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