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POPULAR RAJASTHAN CITIES

• Jaipur

• Jodhpur

• Jaisalmer

• Udaipur

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    - Jaipur City
    - Jodhpur City
    - Jaisalmer City
    - Udaipur City

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• Nainital

• Gwalior

• Jain Temples

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• Orchha

• Lake Pichola

• Srinagar

Popular cities in Rajasthan State are: Jaipur | Jodhpur | Udaipur | Jaisalmer

Shopping in Rajasthan

Rajasthan's craftspeople have been famous for centuries for their jewel settings, stonework, blue pottery, enamel, lacquer, filigree work, tie-dye, and block-printed silk and muslin. Since You can find a range of items in Rajasthan right from handicrafts to paintings to gems and jewelry, it is truly a shoppers paradise. The land is traditionally rich in making handicrafts and handlooms. Since precious and semi precious stones are available in abundance here, it is also famous for its jewellery industry and it is one of the world's largest centre for hand-cutting of gems. It is India's important source for precious and semi precious stones like; Ruby, Emerald, Garnets, Agate, Amethyst, Topaz, Lapis lazuli, Carnelian, etc.
Almost all the major tourist cities of Rajasthan- Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer are famous for handicrafts to paintings to gems and jewelry. Be sure to keep some time and budget for shopping because you will get some unique and exclusive items here. Here are some of the main shopping areas, markets of the major cities of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Shopping in Jaipur:
Shopping in Jaipur is a pleasure. Jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones and the famous 'kundan'and 'minakari' work of Jauhari Bazaar attract many. The main markets popular among tourists are Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar and M.I. Road.

Rajasthan Shopping in Jodhpur:
Jodhpur's vibrant bazaars are among the city's key sights, particularly Sardana Bazaar and the Girdikot Bazaar, near the clock tower. These colorful markets with tiny shops dotting the narrow lanes are situated in the heart of the city and are popular for a wide range of handicrafts, leather shoes, tinklets, steel utensils and wedding clothes, making them the favorite haunt of shoppers.

Rajasthan Shopping in Udaipur:
local arts and crafts and numerous shops flood the markets of Udaipur. The tourists love to buy hand painted fabrics, folk toys, silver jewellery, turbans, colorful tie-dye and batik saris and clothes, miniature paintings done in Rajput style and 'Pichwais', the brightly dyed and themed wall hangings. One may shop for impressive metal images of gods and goddesses that are made in the nearby village of Molalla. The popular shopping spots are a constellation of stalls on the Lake Palace road, near Rang Niwas Palace Hotel and Jagdish Temple. Clock Tower, Hathipole, Chetak Circle and Bapu Bazaar are other favorite places to shop from.

Rajasthan Shopping in Jaisalmer:
Jaisalmer is famous for its mirror work, embroidery and woolen shawls. Local artisans also make attractive, good quality wooden boxes, silver jewelry and curios. The main shopping areas are Sadar Bazaar, Sanaron ka Bas, Manak Chowk and Pansari Bazaar.

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