The Hidden Gems of Rajasthan - A Guide to the State's Unexplored Gems

 The royal, cultural, and vibrant history of Rajputana kings and their pride fascinate everyone to visit for once in Rajasthan. It’s always on the top luxury traveler's guide list for holiday experiences for localists and foreigners. However, people often end their trip exploring Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Ranthambore, Amer, and Mount Abu. We agree these cities have the most majestic attractions that captivate tourists. Many other unexplored offbeat destinations of Rajasthan offer glimpses of princely paradise.  

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The Intriguing Trail to Unexplored Places of Rajasthan 

From Sand Dunes to beautiful lakes to royal forts, you can find the best spots for the perfect getaway. In this blog, you can pick the authentic, hidden gems for an unconventional holiday experience at Rajasthan offbeat destinations:

Explore Rajsamand to Discover Majesty and Tranquility 

Have you heard about the famous majestic Kumbhalgarh Fort?

 

It’s the famous UNESCO world heritage destination and the second largest wall. Experience the solitude amidst the mesmerizing view of the Aravali range, lake, and lush green beauty. 


The fort is the birthplace of Rajput King Maharana Pratap. After exploring the mighty and charming fortress, you can find solitude at Rajsamand Lake. Dwarkadhish Temple and Charbhuja Vishnu Temple are other attractions to spend time on. 

 

You can plan the trip to this one of the Rajasthan offbeat destinations in October-March. Cab and bus are available at convenient rates from Udaipur whether you’re coming by train or air. 



Discover Solitude at Abhaneri Stepwells 


Its alluring geometrical-shaped deepest stepwells captivate the tourists. It's the best place to experience solitude in the early morning or evening. It’s another less explored off-beat place of Rajasthan. You must know that many Hollywood and Bollywood filmmakers have shot here. Its surrounding ruined architectural structure tells the story of attacks.


Apart from Chanbaori Stepwell, Harshat Mata Temple is another place. Tourists can attend the Arti and take the blessings goddess of joy and happiness. 

 

Further, you can hit the roads to Dungarpur, one of the unexplored places of Rajasthan, featuring stunning Rajputana architecture. Udai Bilas Palace's majestic sculpt and Juna Mahal’s glass and mirror style interior exterior reflects the charm of ancient time. If you seek a place away from the hustling lifestyle and noise of the city, Dungarpur will offer a sense of calm. 

 

It's a small town, so a few stay options are available. You can check in at Aagman Village Safari Camp. It can facilitate the best accommodation amidst nature at affordable rates. 

 

After that, you can head on to Bhangarh Fort or Rusirani Village. One holds the charm of the rural culture of Rajasthan, and the other one adds the adventure with some haunted stories.



Kuldhara: Rajasthan’s Mysterious Offbeat destinations 


Many abandoned villages encapsulate the unveiled truth of the history and culture of India. Kuldhara is situated in Rajasthan, known as a ghost town. As per the stats and aspects, it was the land of Paliwal Brahmins. The town gives an eerie vibe due to its monochrome terrain and spooky ambiance.  

 

God knows the location effect or another reason that turned this place into a haunted structure. Tourists visit here to witness the beautifully renovated cluster of houses and temples.  

 

If you’re planning a journey to Jaisalmer or Udaipur, or Jodhpur and have curiosity about the abandoned villages of Rajasthan. Kuldhara is a must-visit, unexplored offbeat destination in Rajasthan. 



Ranakpur: Hidden Serene Paradise for Couples in Rajasthan 


It’s worth it to plan an itinerary to Ranakpur and explore the culture of the 15th century. The town embraces the perfect blend of nature’s beauty and ancient glory. The town holds spiritual vibes. 

 

Ranakpur is a beautiful one of the undiscovered hidden gems for couples in Rajasthan. It's surrounded by a picturesque view of waterfalls, valleys, and a magnificent temple. You must have heard about the seven wonders of the world. However, Rankpur’s Jain temple is not less than them.


Plan a getaway to this off-beat spot of Rajasthan and embrace devotion crossing all the spiritual and religious horizons. Its unique, beautiful, and quintessential Indian architectural aesthetics allure the tourists.  

 

Surya Narayan Temple, Chaturmukh Temple, and Muchhal Mahavir Temple are one of the main attractions you would love to see. Along with this, 1444 carved pillars, 29 intricately crafted halls, and 80 domes hold the significance of ancient times. Further, you can visit the Ranakpur Dam and Jaba Wolf Point to complete the getaway. 

 

Get down to Udaipur via any mode, train, air, or bus to reach Ranakpur. It's better not to plan this trip during summer. October to March will be best for a soothing experience. 



Rawla Narlai: Rajasthan’s Charming Offbeat Destination 


Instead of exploring the majestic royal stories of kingdoms and forts, would you like to embrace the serenity? Narlai is a beautiful destination to witness rural life experiences. Like Dausa’s Abhaneri village, you can experience the rich and rustic rural life experience at Rawla Narlai. This village recently got the limelight. 

 

You can plan your stay at a heritage resort: Rawla Narlai. Explore local temples, stepwell, and other sights. It's less crowded, one of the hidden gems for couples, perfect for candlelight dinners. Further, take a trail to wildlife, plan forest walks, horse riding, or elephant walks. 



A Journey to Osian for an Enchanting Experience  


At a distance of 16 km from Jodhpur, it’s a quiet town. Oswal Jain Community people frequently visit here. You can experience the vibes of Rajasthan's rustic-rural, authentic, vibrant culture. Explore the local markets; you can find traditional dresses, jewelry, and handicrafts that you can’t get at any shopping hub.  

 

The town is well-known in the Jodhpur district for its 16 beautifully carved temples. The Sachiya Mata Temple and Sarneshwar Temple are the major attractions. Some of the temples/ architectural sites have been ruined. People interested in archaeology's history like visiting this promising pilgrimage site. 



Barmer: Unveil Desert Wonders  


Rajasthan has got global recognition for its Dunes and Desert regions. Instead of heading to Jaisalmer, this time, visit Barmer. Barmer’s Mahabar Dunes and arid climate are alluring to tourists nowadays. The trail to this beautiful location unveils the truth of some historical attractions of Barmer. It's one of the famous tracking sites for adventure enthusiasts, cars, and bike riders.  

 

This town captivates tourists with its splendid ancient attractions and dunes. Brahma Temple and Jogmaya Temple hold spiritual vibes. Juna Ruins and Siwana Fort are other sites to witness the history. 

 

You can fly to Jodhpur to reach this place. Plan a journey to this less-explored Rajasthan offbeat destination by road through NH25 to Sambhar. To experience the training fun, you can step down to Barmer Railway Station. Jodhpur is close as it's just 184 km distance. 



It’s Time to Embark on a Journey to Discover Rajasthan’s Hidden Gems 


It’s worth getting idle for a while and spending some time amidst such majestic destinations of Rajasthan. There is a long list to witness the culture and history of Rajasthan. In our next blog, we will try to trace and list some other exotic, unexplored offbeat destinations of Rajasthan, like Jawai, Jojowar, Khuri, etc. Until then, you can set your journeys for the destinations above for an ultimate getaway experience! 



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