| Rajasthan is renowned for its forts and palaces. Built | | | | huge reservoirs carved out of rock and Bhim Burj, the |
| on high peaks, amidst vast deserts, and on islands in | | | | largest battlement, on which is mounted a cannon. It |
| lakes, the forts and palaces of Rajasthan displays the | | | | offers an excellent view of the town and |
| excellent architectural legacy of Rajasthan. Some of | | | | bird-watching, which is another attraction among |
| these forts and palaces look worn out from their | | | | tourists. |
| exteriors. But the interiors transfer you to a different | | | | Junagadh Fort- Bikaner: It is an indisputable fortress, |
| world. And when you visit the timeless land of | | | | which has never been conquered by anyone till date. |
| Rajasthan, a stay in one of these forts and palaces | | | | Built in 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, it is an alarming |
| will take your breath away, as many of them are back | | | | structure surrounded by a moat. The main entrance to |
| with their past magnificence. Popular as the Heritage | | | | the fort is Karan Pol, facing east. Next to it is the Suraj |
| Hotels, these places are a beautiful blend of the royal | | | | Pol which means the sun gate. The fort houses very |
| past and the modern present. | | | | magnificent palaces like Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas |
| Taragarh Fort - Kota: Taragarh Fort was the home to | | | | and Rang Mahal. Har Mandir is a grand chapel for the |
| an important princely state at the Rajput days of glory. | | | | royal family to worship their gods. They make a |
| It is a gigantic fort built in 1354 and reachable by a | | | | picturesque ensemble of courtyards, balconies and |
| vertically inclined road leading to its main gate. The | | | | windows spotted all over the structure. It also houses |
| gateway to the fort is topped by wild elephants. It has | | | | a museum which has a huge collection of items. |