Patwari Exam · Rajasthan GK
Tourist Places and Wildlife of Rajasthan
This note introduces Rajasthan's major tourist cities and wildlife sanctuaries — Ranthambore, Sariska, Keoladeo, Mount Abu and others.
- Rajasthan GK
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Verified 6 October 2026 · Source: Rajasthan Tourism Department
Key Facts
- Ranthambore National Park (Sawai Madhopur)
- Part of Project Tiger; one of the parks in India with the highest tiger numbers.
- Sariska Sanctuary (Alwar)
- Part of Project Tiger; tigers went extinct here in 2005 and were later reintroduced.
- Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur)
- Known as "Ghana Bird Sanctuary"; a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985; a winter stopover for Siberian cranes.
- Mount Abu
- Rajasthan's only hill station; home to the Dilwara Jain temples and Nakki Lake.
- Jaipur — the Pink City
- Known for Jantar Mantar (UNESCO), Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort and the City Palace.
- Jodhpur — the Blue City
- Known for Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and the Clock Tower.
- Udaipur — the City of Lakes
- Known for Lake Pichola, the City Palace, Jag Mandir and Saheliyon ki Bari.
- Jaisalmer — the Golden City
- Known for the Sonar Kila (Jaisalmer Fort), Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli and the Sam sand dunes.
- Pushkar
- Known for the Kartik Fair (the world's largest camel fair), the Brahma Temple and its 52 ghats.
- Barmer district
- Oil production at Chainpur-Bawani; the Mallinath Cattle Fair (Tilwara); traditional Ajrakh prints.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keoladeo National Park famous for?+
Bharatpur's Keoladeo National Park is famous as the "Ghana Bird Sanctuary" and is a winter stopover for Siberian cranes; it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Which is Rajasthan's only hill station?+
Mount Abu is Rajasthan's only hill station, home to the Dilwara Jain temples and Nakki Lake.
What is the Kartik Fair at Pushkar famous for?+
The Kartik Fair at Pushkar is the world's largest camel fair.
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