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Rajasthan is a land of endless dunes, royal palaces, colourful festivals, and fascinating stories. It is a living museum with remarkable architecture and centuries-old traditions. From hill forts to scientific and astrological points, there are 9 <\/span>UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Rajasthan<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

These <\/span>world heritage sites in Rajasthan<\/b> are recognised by UNESCO for their immense contributions to world history, science, conservation, and architecture, as well as their exceptional beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting these <\/span>Rajasthan world heritage sites<\/b> will help you understand why this royal state has consistently attracted travellers from all over the world, whether you are planning your first tour to Rajasthan or returning to explore its hidden gems again.<\/span><\/p>\n

This blog post briefly explains 9 <\/span>UNESCO sites in Rajasthan<\/b>, including the best time to visit, opening hours, entry fees, locations, and how to reach them, after having a look at the list. Reading this post will help you maximise your Rajasthan trip experience this year or forthcoming ones. Travellers planning a heritage-focused holiday can explore Cholan Tours\u2019 Rajasthan tour packages<\/strong><\/a> for customised itineraries covering Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Chittorgarh, Ranthambore, Kumbhalgarh, and other historic destinations across the state. So, keep reading it till the end.<\/span><\/p>\n

List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Rajasthan<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before learning about them, have a close look at the list of <\/span>world heritage sites in Rajasthan <\/b>in the table mentioned below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
UNESCO Sites in Rajasthan\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nLocation\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nUNESCO Recognition Year <\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nOriginal Construction Year<\/b><\/td>\nFamous For\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jantar Mantar<\/span><\/td>\nJaipur<\/span><\/td>\n2010<\/span><\/td>\n1727 AD<\/span><\/td>\n19 architectural astronomical instruments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keoladeo National Park<\/span><\/td>\nBharatpur<\/span><\/td>\n1985<\/span><\/td>\n1976<\/span><\/td>\nMore than 300 bird species<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amber Fort (Amer Fort)<\/span><\/td>\nJaipur<\/span><\/td>\n2013<\/span><\/td>\n15 Century AD<\/span><\/td>\nPerfect combination of of Hindu-Rajput and Mughal architecture, Sheesh Mahal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kumbhalgarh Fort<\/span><\/td>\nRajsamand<\/span><\/td>\n2013<\/span><\/td>\n15 Century AD<\/span><\/td>\nA massive 36 km defensive wall<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chittorgarh Fort<\/span><\/td>\nChittorgarh<\/span><\/td>\n2013<\/span><\/td>\n7th Century AD<\/span><\/td>\nVictory Tower<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ranthambore Fort<\/span><\/td>\nSawai Madhopur<\/span><\/td>\n2013<\/span><\/td>\n944 AD<\/span><\/td>\nAncient temples, tiger reserve<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gagron Fort<\/span><\/td>\nJhalawar<\/span><\/td>\n2013<\/span><\/td>\n7th Century (Beginning), 1195 AD (Core Establishment)<\/span><\/td>\nUnique water fort, Surrounded by the Ahu and Kali Sindh rivers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jaisalmer Fort<\/span><\/td>\nJaisalmer<\/span><\/td>\n2013<\/span><\/td>\n1156<\/span><\/td>\nMedieval architecture, Golden Fort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jaipur City\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nJaipur<\/span><\/td>\n2019<\/span><\/td>\n1727<\/span><\/td>\nPink City, First planned city<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Top 9 UNESCO Sites in Rajasthan<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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There are 3 primary categories of <\/span>Rajasthan World Heritage Sites<\/b>: historic & hill forts, astronomical & scientific landmarks, and natural wildlife sanctuaries. Here, learn about all of them with their location, opening hours, entry fees, best time to visit, and how to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Jantar Mantar\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Jaipur’s Jantar Mantar is a globally recognised <\/span>UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan<\/b>. Built by the astronomer king Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, it is the largest of the five astronomical observatories constructed across North India. The complex functions as an open-air architectural museum housing 19 massive stone instruments designed to calculate time, map star positions, and predict eclipses with incredible accuracy using only the naked eye.<\/span><\/p>\n