39 Notable Architectures to Explore in Rajasthan

Also known as wind palace, is a classic example of palace architecture in Jhunjhunu. It is now a ruin, attracting tourists and locals alike.

Kiraddu temples are a group of ruined temples located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. The ruins of at least five temples exist at Kiradu. Of these, the Someshvara temple is the best-preserved structure. Epigraphic evidence suggests that the temples were constructed during the 11-12th century by the vassals of the Chalukya Monarchs.

It was constructed by Bharatpur jat rulers situated in Bharatpur. Maharaja Suraj Mal used all his power and wealth to a good cause and built numerous forts and palaces across his kingdom, one of them being the Lohagarh Fort (Iron fort), which was one of the strongest ever built in Indian history.

Nagaur fort is a prime tourist location in Nagaur district. It is a beautiful sandy fortress built in the second century. This fort has witnessed plenty of battles during the Bygone era.

Jain Temples situated in the Jaisalmer Fort are a must-visit site in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. You will find these temples to be very old and high pilgrimage as well as archeological value attached to them. These are a group of Jain temples dating back 12th and 15th centuries and are dedicated to various Jain Tirthankars (Hermits). On the walls of the temples, you can find animal & human figures, carved in the famous Dilwara style.

Ramathra Fort is located at Karauli district of Rajasthan, India. Ramathra Fort is located just south of the golden triangle of Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi. It is a 4-hour drive from Jaipur and Just 2 hours from Sawai Madhopur en route to Agra. It is excellent for Bird watching and exploring the countryside around the area.

The Rampuria Haveli is “the pride of Bikaner” according to Aldous Huxley who is a prominent writer and philosopher. His comment after making his visit to the Rampuria Haveli is rightly made so because of its antiquity, grandeur and exquisiteness.

Padmini Palace was once the palatial abode of the exquisitely beautiful Rajput queen, Rani Padmini, the wife of King Rawal Ratan Singh. Revered as an epitome of beauty, Rani Padmini was the daughter of a Sinhala ruler Gandharvasen and plays a crucial role in the history of the gallant Rajput warriors. This queen was mentioned in the epic poem of 'Padmavati', which had been composed during 1540 CE, by Malik Muhammad Jayasi.

This is the largest temple in India devoted to Rani Sathi. Architectural wonder.

Also known as "Queen's stepwell" is a noted Stepwell in Bundi. It was built in 1699 by Rani Nathavati Ji who was the younger queen of the ruling Rao Raja Anirudh Singh. It is a 46 m deep stepped well with some superb carvings on its pillars and a high arched gate. It is a multistoreyed structure with places of worship on each floor.

A hilltop palatial residence in the city of Udaipur, overlooking the Fatehpur Sagar lake. The palace offers a panoramic view of the city's lakes, palaces, and surrounding countryside. It was built chiefly to watch the monsoon clouds; hence, appropriately, it is popularly known as Monsoon Palace. It is said that the Maharana built it at the top of the hill to get a view of his ancestral home

Salim Singh Ki Haveli was built in 1815 by Salim Singh, the prime minister of the kingdom when Jaisalmer was the capital. This mansion was not created with the help of cements and mortar- the stones are connected with strong iron rods. This is famous for its distinctive architecture.

It is a park that is housed with the replicas of the 7 wonders of the world in the Kota city of Rajasthan. Many people come here to see the wonders of the world and click photos of monuments.

Seven Wonders Park in Kota comprises of miniatures of all the Seven Wonders of the World. These include Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid, Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower, Christ the Redeemer of Brazil, Colosseum, and Statue of Liberty.

This is the oldest Hindu temple located in the Alwar. this temple represents the cultural significance of the Alwar city. The temple’s presiding deity is an anthropomorphic form of Lord Jagannath

Constructed in the year 1354, the Taragarh fort is one of the most impressive structures in the city of Ajmer, in the northern state of Rajasthan in India.

Laxmi Niwas Palace, which is an epitome of luxury and extravaganza, charms the guests with its majestic and regal architecture. The hotel depicts the ancient Rajasthani style of structural designing.

This is a jain temple dedicated to the Chandraprabha. The white stone idol was retrieved from underground, reinforcing the belief that this place was once a Dehra, a place where Jain idols are worshipped

Vyas Chhatri is an assemblage of golden sandstones, which stands as an edifice of Rajasthani architecture. It was built in order to honour Sage Vyasa, who compiled the 300,000 verses of the epic Mahabharata.