Top Offbeat Attractions and Experiences in Rajasthan

Top Offbeat Attractions and Experiences in Rajasthan is one of the most famous states in India for tourism. Do you have any plan for a tour to Rajasthan? Then, you have come to the right place. We at Rajasthan are providing information so that you can have a unique tour to Rajasthan.

Usually, when anybody makes a travel plan for Rajasthan, he or she thinks about some common tourist destinations such as Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer. But, apart from these places, some unexplored places of Rajasthan are there which are equally rich in culture and heritage. These places are less chaotic and crowded as they are less popular as tourist destinations.

You can experience untouched natural beauty as well as the grand historical monuments of Rajasthan. You can enjoy the Royal culture by choosing one of the best Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan. We at Tourism are inviting you to stay our Rajasthan Palace Hotel and take back some of the Top Offbeat Attractions and Experiences in Rajasthan.

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Mandawa

A part of the Shekhawati region, Mandawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan and is situated 190 km north of Jaipur. This city is an important part of Shekhavati Rajputs.
The most important tourist attraction in Mandawa is the Mandawa Fort that was founded in 18th century by Thakur Nawal Singh. Today this fort is a heritage hotel and the hospitality here gives you a taste of royal life Top Offbeat Attractions and Experiences in Rajasthan.

Other important tourist attractions in Mandawa include havelis (manors) that have ancient and unique architecture, paintings and designs. Such havelis are Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli and Aakharam ka Haveli.

Recreational activities in Mandawa include heritage tours, shopping, camel rides and sightseeing.
Although Mandawa Fort is the best place for experiencing the life of the royal families of Rajasthan, some other fabulous hotels in Mandawa region include Desert Resort, Hotel Heritage Mandawa and Sara Villas Top Offbeat Attractions and Experiences in Rajasthan.

Best time to visit Mandawa:
The best season to visit Mandawa are the winter months from October to March.

How to reach Mandawa:
The nearest airport from Mandawa is Jaipur. From Jaipur, one can take a cab to Mandawa. The nearest railhead from Mandawa is Jhunjhunu. The station is serviced by several important trains and is linked to major stations like, Delhi, Jaipur, and Bikaner. By road, one can reach Mandawa from several cities in Rajasthan and North India like New Delhi, Jaipur, and Bikaner.

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Osian

Osian (also spelt Osiyan) is an ancient town located in Jodhpur District. An oasis in the Thar Desert, it has been known as the “Khajuraho of Rajasthan” for its temples. Osian is a spiritual place. Here ancient temples with magnificent architecture attract tourists. Such temples are Kali Temple, Sachiya Mata Temple, Sachiya Mata Temple, Vishnu Temple, Pippala Devi Temple and Shiv Mandir. Apart from these, there are many Jain Temples, Surya Temples and Harihara Temples in Osian.

Recreational activities in Osian include shopping, camel rides, elephant rides, jeep safari, kite flying and heritage tours. For shopping of traditional Rajasthani clothing and jewellery, you need to visit Roop Bazaar and Moyal Market.
The main accommodation style in Osian is luxury tents Top Offbeat Attractions and Experiences in Rajasthan.

Best time to visit Osian:
The best time to visit Osian is from October to March.

How to reach Osian:
The closest airport to Osian is Jodhpur, 70 km away. Jodhpur has good air and rail connectivity from major cities of Rajasthan and Delhi and Mumbai. From Jodhpur, you can hire a cab to to Osian.

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Bundi

Bundi is a city in the Hadoti region. It is popular for its ornate forts, palaces and stepwell reservoirs known as baoris. The buildings and monuments that exhibit the architectural beauty of Bundi are Taragarh Fort, Bundi Palace, Nawal Sagar, Dabhai Kund, Sukh Mahal, Jait Sagar Lake, Phool Sagar, Kshar Bagh and Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri.
A trip to Bundi also offers you exciting excursions to popular tourist attractions like Dugari Fort (39 km from Bundi on the way to Ranthambore), Gudha Dam, Kedareshwar Dham ( Bag Ganga), Keshoraipatan, Thikana (Bada Khera), Ramgarh, Bijolia, Menal, Talwas, Rameshwaram, Indragarh, Balwan, Thikarda and Hindoli.

Recreational activities in Bundi include camel rides, elephant rides, dune bashing and watching snake dance.
The main hotels in Bundi are The Hadoti Palace, Bundi Vilas, Dev Niwas, Pratapgarh Haveli, Rajmahal Palace Hotel and Ummaid Bagh Resort Top Offbeat Attractions and Experiences in Rajasthan.

Best time to visit Bundi:
The best time to visit Bundi is the winter months from October to March.

How to reach Bundi:
The nearest airport to Bundi is Jaipur which is 200 kms or 4 hours away. You can hire a cab from Jaipur to Bundi. The connectivity via trains is through Kota, Neemach (MP), Chittorgarh, and New Delhi.

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Rawla Narlai

Located in southern Rajasthan, Rawla Narlai is a 17th century fortress located beneath a massive 350 feet high rock. The fort is now a heritage hotel and captures what a 17th century “villa” was like. If you are travelling by road between Udaipur and Jodhpur, Narlai is a great stopover destination for a night or two.

Being an ancient fort, Rawla Narlai itself is an attraction for tourists. Other important tourist attractions in Narlai are Adinath Jain Temple, Munisurvat Swami Jain Temple, Suparshvanath Jain Temple and Shantinath Temple. The hillocks and temples around the fort, complimented by natural beauty makes your stay really memorable.
Recreational activities in Rawla Narlai include jeep safari, visit to local villages, shopping, camel ride and trekking.

Best time to visit Rawla Narlai:
The best time to visit Narlai is from October to March. During this season, the temperature remains moderate.

How to reach Rawla Narlai:
The nearest airport from Rawla Narlai is Jodhpur (134 kms) and the nearest railway station is Falna (45kms). From here, buses and cabs can be hired to reach Narlai, Top Offbeat Attractions and Experiences in Rajasthan.

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Dungarpur:

A vacation to Dungarpur means exciting excursions, exotic locations, fabulous festivals and lots of fun. Dungarpur is a city in the southernmost part of Rajasthan. Dungarpur is home to various ancient tribal cultures, some of them believed to be extinct. It is also known as the “City of hills”.

Excursions that provide an enriching experience include tours to NagPhani Parshwanath, Baneshwar, Deo Somnath, Galiyakot (Syedi Fakhrudd in Shaheed Dargah, Dawoodi Bohra Community), Punali, Bankora, Shree Raghunathji Mandir (Bhiluda), Kalaji Temple (Varda) and Virat Andheri Mata. Bhiluda and Varda are villages that are close to Dungarpur and come under Dungarpur district under administrative map Top Offbeat Attractions and Experiences in Rajasthan.

Get mesmerized by architectural beauty of temples like Dev Somnath Mandir, Katkeshwar Mandir (Katisour), Shree Jetholeshwar Mahadev Temple (Oad), Shrinathji temple, Shri Adinatha Jain Swetamber Temple, Rokadia Ganesh Temple, Sarneshwar Mandir, Panchmukhi Hanumanji Mandir & Kalyan Dham, Sita – Ram Ashram (Jethana), Shree Hadmatiya Hanumanji mandir (Arthuna), Shree Mandaviya Hanumanji mandir (Mandav) and Shree Karadiya Hanumanji Mandir (Karada).
Other palaces and places where you can learn more about the history of Rajasthan are Haveli Juna Mahal, Udai Bilas Palace, Juna Mahal (or the Old palace), Government Archaeological Museum and District Library.

Dungarpur also has various funfairs and festivals that attract tourists. Such yearly events include Baneshwar fair, Vagad festival, Amit Egyaras, Ghotia-Amba fair, Vitthaldeo fair, Urs Mubarak (Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed), ShreeShetrapaljidada fair, Purnima Garba (in Bhiluda), Stone throwing Holi, (Bhiluda), Bhedmata Fair and Goreshvar Mahadev (Shivratri mela).
The recreational activities in Dungarpur include camel rides, sightseeing, shopping, trekking, birding tours, folk music and folk dances.
In Rajasthan, there are many hotels today that used to be royal palaces decades ago and Dungarpur is no exception. Get treated like royalty at the Udai Bilas Palace. The other recommended hotel is Peerless Sarovar Portico Hotel.

Best time to visit Dungarpur:
You need to save yourself from scorching heat when you plan a trip to Dungarpur. Hence, the best time to visit is from October to March when the climate is moderately cold. If you wish to attend some mela (funfair) in Dungarpur, then check the dates and plan your trip accordingly.

How to reach Dungarpur:
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Dungarpur. Nearest airport is at Ahmedabad or Udaipur. From Ahmedabad, the distance is around 175 kms which can be covered under 3 hours and from Udaipur it is just 100 kms and takes under 2 hours, Top Offbeat Attractions and Experiences in Rajasthan.