As the New Year eve approaches closer, the party wanderers start searching for destinations where they can celebrate the much-awaited day with great zeal and excitement. Here we bring 9 best places of Rajasthan which are the best to create lifetime memories. They are:
1. Mount Abu
Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan and hence is also called as the Oasis in the Desert. The abundance of lakes, rivers, waterfalls and evergreen forests along with the sunset view from Mt. Abu make it favourite of travel freaks. The rich lineage of ancient legends, temples and forts also make it a favourite destination of history buffs and religious people.
Best Places to visit in Mount Abu: Jain Temples including Dilwara Temples, Durga Ambika Mata Temple, Nakki Lake, Achalgarh Fort etc.
2. Kumbhalgarh Fort:
Enjoying the credit of having second longest wall in the world, the majestic Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar fortress situated near Udaipur and is one of the best places to celebrate New Year. With a massive a 38 km long wall, it is a World Heritage Site under the group of Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Best Places to visit in Kumbhalgarh Fort: 300 Jain Temples, 60 Hindu Temples, Shiva Temple with the largest ‘Shivalinga’ of India.
3. Ajmer
Ajmer is the most popular destination accommodating a domed shrine of Muslim Sufi saint Garib Nawaz (Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti).
Best Places to visit in Ajmer: Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Adhai Din ka Jhonpda, Mayo College, Anasagar Lake, Soniji Ki Nasiyan and more.
4. Pushkar
Situated along the shores of pristine Pushkar Lake, Pushkar is a sacred destination for the Hindus.
This ancient town boasts of a 14th century Jagatpita Brahma Temple which is one among the oldest temples in the world.
Best Places to visit in Pushkar: Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Varah Temple, Man Mahal, Camel Safaris, Pushkar Fair, Nagaur Fair and Cattle Fair.
5. Jaipur
The “Pink City” and capital of Rajasthan -Jaipur is yet another city which has many attractions to celebrate New Year. Amber Fort, an attractive fort built of red stone, Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World heritage Site and one of the largest of the 5 astronomical observatories, the iconic Hawa Mahal (1799) where the royal ladies could sit and observe the everyday life and The Albert Hall Museum housing a range of stone and metal sculptures, craft items, carpets, weapons, ivory goods and miniatures from parts of Rajasthan, make it a favourite for avid travellers.
Best Places to visit in Jaipur: Nahargarh Fort, Central Museum, Jaigarh Fort, Birla Temple, Jal Mahal, Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing, Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple.
6. Udaipur
Udaipur, yet again, is undoubtedly one of the best places to celebrate New Year’s in Rajasthan. Also called as a city of lakes and the ‘Venice of the East’,’ it is built around water bodies and the lush green Aravali Hills. The top tourist spot in Udaipur is the famous Lake Palace situated in the middle of Lake Pichola. Jaisamand Lake is the second largest man-made sweet lake in Asia.
Best Places to visit in Udaipur: Lake palace, Udaipur City Palace, Jag Mandir, Monsoon Palace, Ahar Museum, Fateh Sagar Lake, lake Pichola, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Shilpgram (festival in December), Haldi Ghati and Bagore Ki Haveli.
7. Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is a perfect New year eve getaway, also referred to as the ‘Golden City’ which acts as a guard to the Thar desert at western Rajasthan. The Jaisalmer Fort also known as Sonar Qila (Golden Fort) is the most prominent tourist attraction here.
Best Places to visit in Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer Fort and Museum, Nathmaljii Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Mandir Palace, Patwon Ki Haveli, Jain Temples, Kuldhara, Desert national park and bada Bagh.
8. Jodhpur
Jodhpur (1459) gives another best choice to celebrate the New Year eve. Its signature construction in shades of blue which is used to build the palaces, forts, havelis, temples and houses, has made it famous as the Blue City. The fortress of Mehrangarh looming on a rocky ridge with eight gates is one of the renowned attractions here.
Best Places to visit in Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, Khejarla Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Ranisar Padamsar, Chamunda Mataji temple, Jodhpur Government Museum, Mahamandir, Bishnoi Village Safari, Sardar Samand lake and Palace and Ghanta Ghar.
9. Ranthambore
Ranthamboreis one of the most loved destinations for the New Year eve. Even during pandemic times, Bollywood stars namely Alia, Deepika, Ranbir, Ranveer etc have camped here to make New Year celebrations. Ranthambore national Park and Tiger reserve offers the finest opportunity to spot a tiger in the midst of the wilderness.