Capturing the golden hours, colorful markets, vibrant festivals, majestic forts, and sandy ruins is every photographer’s dream. Rajasthan, the land of great warriors and kings, helps the camera geeks realize this dream. Every corner of this state has its own photogenic beauty.
Many companies and travel freaks provide Rajasthan tour packages that take both amateur and professional photographers on an expedition to capture the charm of the kingdom of Rajputs. Nonetheless, it is difficult to travel to every place to capture the cultural and architectural allurement of the state. So, here is a list of places where you can take mesmerizing photos.
1. Jodhpur
The blue city is perfect for an ardent photographer. Great portraits, ethnic photoshoots, from the magnificent forts and palaces to regular chores of the locals, everything in this small town is worth capturing.
A perfect place for shooting the village life in Jodhpur is the village Dhanis where Rajasthani culture is followed with great enthusiasm. Besides, you get to witness cultural events, folk entertainment, evening prayer, and, traditional festivities.
2. Jaipur
A city where westernisation and traditions co-exist, welcome to the pink city, Jaipur. From high-end malls to local bazaars, modern houses to ancient havelis, you have a good chance for content creation. It offers plenty of places to shoot outstanding photos including Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace and JantarMantar.
The Baapu Bazaar and Johri Bazaar form perfect frames for testing your street photography skills. Also, climbing the forts to capture the city is yet another experience you’ll cherish forever.
3. Pushkar
A small town on the borders of Thar Desert, Pushkar is mainly famous as a sacred Hindu site where millions of people come to worship at Pushkarlake. However, when it comes to photography, October and November are the best months to visit this warm place because of the legendary Camel festival or KartikMela.
At Pushkar, you can go for wildlife and cultural photography where you can shoot beautifully decorated camels and livestock race, trading and much more. The old uncle in a traditional turban or a lady carrying matkaas, anyone can be your inspiration for an eye-catching picture.
4. Jaisalmer
Located on the western phase of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, where folk entertainment and camel safaris are a part of daily routine, is evidently popular among street and landscape photographers. The place is also known as the ‘Golden City’, thanks to the marvellous architecture of sandstone.
Talking about architecture and leaving behind the Jaisalmer fort? Impossible! The tiny lanes of this fort create a heaven for street photographers. Coming to the lanes outside, there are temples, havelis, colourful shops, and many other locations that can give a street photographer tears of joy.
5. Jhalawar
Located in the south-east part of Rajasthan, Jhalawar or Brijnagar used to be the capital of a bygone princely state called Jhalawar. Considered to be an offbeat tourist destination, it is worth visiting. Nudging its belly in the neighbouring state of Madhya Pradesh, Jhalawar is famed for housing ancient temples and rustic streets. So what are you waiting for street photographers, go get your cameras and do the clicking!
6. Bundi
Most part of Rajasthan is known for antique architecture and Bundi is one of them. The alluring forts, stepwell reservoirs, trade regions and palaces are the quintessential photogenic spots.
Thus, if you wish to shoot the amazing works of ancient Rajasthani architects, you cannot miss Bundi. Furthermore, Bundi is home to a number of temples which gives it a tittle of ‘Choti Kashi’ where you can capture the religious aspects of local people.
7. Udaipur
The city of the lakes, Udaipur, is a romantic destination where innumerable couples travel to have their fairytale destination wedding. Apart from the lovers who wish to tie a knot, the royal city is highly known among street photographers too.
The incredible palaces, artificial lakes and Aravali Hills together make Udaipur a boiling pot of inspiration for photographers. Not forgetting the flamboyant markets where you might capture some shopkeepers, a chaiwallah or a child goofing around, Udaipur needs to be on your list if you wish to test your street photography skills.
8. Mount Abu
The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is a spell bounding place situated on the top of Aravalis and encircled with lush green forest. Nakki Lake, Toad Rock, Honeymoon Point and many other tourists’ points provide grounds for street photography. Moreover, the place offers a brilliant view of arid planes, making them suitable for cameras.
9. Ranthambore
There is a reason why Ranthambore is in the bucket list of a number of travellers and that is the wildlife it comprises of. The jungle is home to famous Ranthambore tiger, black buck and many other species that deserve to be in your portfolio shots.
Early morning shoots here are the best. Apart from wildlife, there is a huge Ranthambore fort, in the middle of the jungle, which is perfect for the photographers who want to capture the aesthetics of the architectural work.
Alwar
Heard about the haunted Bhangarh Fort? It’s here in Alwar! You can challenge yourself by getting some clicks of nearby areas, of course only during the daytime. Apart from this, Alwar is a place where you’ll find raw beauty on streets. Keep your camera on Auto mode, you never know what might attract your eye and you end up wasting time on making the desired settings.
These astounding destinations in Rajasthan are hub of photographers. For your information, many Rajasthan tour packages are organized especially for photographers to this land of kings. Grab one and hope your journey to click some astonishing pictures!
