Historical Sights and Heritage

Royal Palaces

1. City Palace (Jaipur)
   • Blend of Rajput, Mughal, and European styles.
   • Houses museums and royal residences.
2. City Palace (Udaipur)
   • Largest palace complex in Rajasthan.
   • Located on Lake Pichola’s eastern bank; includes courtyards, balconies, and the Crystal Gallery.
3. Umaid Bhawan Palace (Jodhpur)
   • One of the last great palaces built (20th century).
   • Part is now a heritage hotel and museum.
4. Laxmi Niwas Palace (Bikaner)
   • Built in Indo-Saracenic style; residence of Maharaja Ganga Singh.
5. Hawa Mahal (Jaipur)
   • “Palace of Winds”; designed for royal women to observe street festivals in privacy.