6 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100
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An Indo-Saracenic palace that dazzles with 97,000 lights during Dasara festival. One of India's most visited monuments after the Taj Mahal.
India's second-most visited monument, 97,000 illumination lights.
A majestic fort-palace overlooking Maota Lake, built from red sandstone and marble. The Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) is dazzling.
UNESCO World Heritage, Rajput architectural masterpiece.
One of the largest forts in India, rising 125 meters above the 'Blue City' of Jodhpur. Still partially occupied by the royal family.
One of India's largest forts, 'Blue City' landmark.
One of the few 'living forts' in the world â one-quarter of Jaisalmer's population still lives inside its walls. Made of golden-yellow sandstone.
UNESCO World Heritage, living fort, 'Golden Fort'.
The residence of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years. India's Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony takes place here annually.
UNESCO World Heritage, symbol of Indian independence.
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One of the largest forts in India spanning 700 acres, known for three legendary acts of jauhar (mass self-immolation).
UNESCO World Heritage, 700-acre fortress.
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