On a low hill just north of Jaisalmer, an otherworldly skyline of domes and pillars rises above the desert. These are the royal cenotaphs (chhatris) of Bada Bagh—a golden necropolis where the Bhati rulers and their families were commemorated for centuries. At sunrise and sunset the yellow sandstone blushes into copper, the domes casting long colonnaded shadows across the scrub and the old mango groves below.

Jaisalmer Fort, often called the “Golden Fortress,” is one of the most iconic landmarks in India’s desert state of Rajasthan. Standing majestically atop Trikuta Hill, the fort gleams like gold at sunrise and sunset, its sandstone walls glowing against the vast Thar Desert.

Perched atop the rugged Aravalli Ridge north of the Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort stands as a testament to Rajput engineering, military might, and architectural splendor. Often overshadowed by its more ornate neighbor, Jaigarh’s true majesty lies in its formidable walls, hidden passages, and the legendary Jaivana Cannon—the world’s largest cannon on wheels.

Nestled at the heart of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, lies one of India’s most illustrious and storied palaces: the City Palace. An architectural marvel that seamlessly fuses traditional Rajput aesthetics with Mughal grandeur, the City Palace complex occupies nearly one-seventh of Jaipur’s walled city.

Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is a tapestry of history, culture, and architectural grandeur. Among its many jewels, Amber Fort (also spelled “Amer Fort”) stands out as an emblem of Rajput valor and artistry.