Tourist Acctration in Around Bikaner

Tourist Acctration in  Around Bikaner

• Deshnok 

Deshnok(30kms.)

The small town on the road to Jodhpur is known for the unique shrine of Goddess Kami Mata. The shrine is famous for the rats, who are venerated over here.

Important information Bikaner

Bikaner

Bikaner, a beacon of rich culture and heritage   amidst   harsh   desert surroundings was founded in 1488, by the Rathore prince, Bika, the son of Rao Jodha of Marwar. It was located directly   on   the   ancient   caravan routes, which linked  West / Central Asia and North India with the seaports of Gujarat. The city studded with forts, palaces and mansions was once surrounded by a 7 kms. long embattled wall with five gateways. Today, Bikaner is also famous for its delicacies like bhujias, papads and rasgullas.

Tourist Acctration in Bikaner

• Junagarh Fort
• Lalgarh Palace
• Rajasthan State Archives
• Ganga Government Museum
• Bhandeshwar Jain Temple
• Raj Ratan Bihari & Rasik Siromani Temple
• Havelis
• Shiv Bari Temple 
• Devi Kund 
• Camel Research Farm 

Junagarh Fort : The impregnable fort built by Raja Rai Singh in 1593, is encircled by a moat and has many palaces, pavilions and temples. Suraj Pol or' Sun Gate' is the main entrance to the fort. Within the ramparts are fine monuments like, Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas, Rang Mahal, Har Mandir, Chandra Mahal, Durbar Hall, Gaj Mandir and Sheesh Mahal etc. The fort also has an excellent museum.

Lalgarh Palace : The magnificent red sandstone palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh, in memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. It has now been converted into a luxury hotel. Sri Sadul Museum is housed in one part of the palace.

Rajasthan State Archives : The department is internationally acclaimed for its rich collection of administrative records of the Mughal period, which were created during the administration of the princely States of Rajasthan.

Ganga Government Museum : It is one of the best museums in the State, with rich treasure of antiquities from Harappan civilisation, Gupta and Kushan era etc.

Bhandeshwar Jain Temple : The 15th century shrine is the oldest existing monument of Bikaner. It is adorned with rich mirror work, decor, frescoes and gold leaf paintings.

Raj Ratan Bihari & Rasik Siromani Temple : The 19th century palatial shrine withinbRatan Bihari Park was built by Ratan Singhji and Sardar Singhji.

Havelis : Bikaner is also known for its ornately carved red sandstone havelis and mansions belonging to reputed business houses of the region.

Shiv Bari Temple (6 km) : This 19th century Shiva temple was built by Maharaja Doongar Singhji. It is fortified with high walls andnhas beautiful paintings.

Devi Kund (8 km) : It is the crematorium of the royal family. The graceful white marble Chhatri (cenotaph) of Maharaja Surat Singh is a fine piece of architecture.

Camel Research Farm (8 km.) : The farm is only one of its kind in entire Asia.

REACHING THERE

Airport: Jodhpur (243 kms.)

Railhead: Well connected by rail with  Jodhpur, Jaipur,Delhi, Kalka, Kolkata and Mumbai.

 Road  :Connected  by  go<| network of roads.

Important information Bharatpur,

Bharatpur,

Bharatpur,   the   'Eastern Gateway  to  Rajasthan'  was founded in 1733, by Maharaja Suraj  Mal.  It was once  an impregnable fortified city of the Mewat region. According to a legend, the city is  named after Bharat, the brother of Lord   Rama,   whose   other brother Laxman was worshipped as the family deity of the Bharatpur rulers. The city and the fort are said to be originally founded by Rustam, a Jat of Sogariya clan. Maharaja Surajmal took over from Khemkaran, the son of Rustam and established the empire.

Tourist Acctration in Bharatpur

• Keoladeo Ghana National Park
• Lohagarh or the 'Iron Fort'
• Govt. Museum
• Jawahar Burj & Fateh Burj

Keoladeo Ghana National Park :

This 'paradise' for the avian world and pilgrimage for the bird lovers was declared a reserve for birds in 1956. The sanctuary gained National Park status in 1982 and UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1985. The park is named after the small shrine of Lord Keoladeo, an aspect of Shiva, located within a dense forest (ghana). It sprawls over an area of 29 sq. kms. of wetlands on the main North - South avian route of India. There are over 375 species of beautiful birds, including water birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds. The sanctuary not only attracts birds from India but also from places like Europe, Siberia, China and Tibet. The migratory birds include species of cranes, pelicans, geese, ducks, eagles, hawks, shanks, stints, wagtails, warblers, wheatears, flycatchers, larks etc. The park remains busy all over the year with activities of the winged beauties, but the best time to visit is between August and November for resident birds and October to February for the migratory birds. Vehicles are permitted upto Shanti Kutir inside the park. The Electra Van of the forest department can be engaged in the sanctuary. The best way to explore the park is on foot or bicycles which are available on hire. Cycle rickshaws and boats can also be hired.

The park is also home to animals like, black buck, sambhar, spotted deer and nilgai.

Lohagarh or the 'Iron Fort' :

This impregnable fort withstood four British attacks and frustrated them to no ends. Finally, Lord Lake, captured it in 1 804. It is surrounded by a moat and has a number of fine monuments.

Govt. Museum :

It is housed in the 'Kamra Khas' within the the fort and exhibits a rich collection of antiquities, exquisite sculptures and some ancient inscriptions.

Jawahar Burj & Fateh Burj : These monuments inside the fort were built by Surajmal to commemorate the victories over Mughals and British 

REACHING THERE

AirPort: Agra 54 Km.

Railhead: Bharatpur is on the Mumbai line

Road: Bharatpur is well connected by road with Agra (56 kms.), Delhi

176 kms and Jaipur 176 kms

Important information Around Alwar

Tourist Acctration in Alwar

• Siliserh Lake & Palace 

Siliserh Lake & Palace (13 kms.)

This summer retreat of the erstwhile royal family lies on the Jaipur road, amidst sylvan surroundings replete with natures bounty. The tranquil lake sprawls over an area of about 10.5 sq. kms and is surrounded by thick forest. Magnificent cenotaphs grace the embankment the lake. A royal Hunting Lodge / Palace was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh for his queen Shila in 1845, which has now been converted into the Hotel Lake Palace. Boating and sailing facilities are available.

Important information Alwar

Alwar

Alluring Alwar, set in the lap of Aravalli ranges, presents a perfect picture postcard settings and seems to be carved out of jagged, craggy rocky outcrops. The ancient city is one of the oldest in the State and its numerous pre­historic and historic sites are an archaeologists delight. It is also a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The antiquity of Alwar can be traced back to 1500 BC, when it was a part of Matsya Desh. The present town was founded in llth century by Maharaja Alguhraj. Its strategically important location lured the foreign powers, but, the adventurous and valiant people of Alwar always guarded their freedom zealously.

Tourist Acctration in Alwar 

• Bala Quila
• City Palace 
• Government Museum
• Vinay Vilas Palace 
• Moosi Maharani Chhatri
• Purjan Vihar or Company Garden 

Bala Quila : This ancient fort perched on a steep cliff is said to be constructed by Nikumbh Rajputs in 928 AD. The huge fort extends about 5 kms. from north to south and 1.6 km from east to west. It provides a breathtaking view of the city below.

City Palace : The 14th century palace set in the heart of the old city is a fine blend of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles. The palace museum housed in one of its apartments exhibits a rich collection of rare manuscripts, paintings, objects made out of jade, ivory, silver etc. and a large collection of weapons.

Government Museum : It has probably the richest treasure of Rajput and Mughal paintings of 18th and 19th centuries and some rare and ancient manuscripts. Vinay Vilas Palace : This magnificent garden palace was the residence of Maharja Vinay Singh. Today, the palace houses a college.

Vinay Vilas Palace: This magnificent garden palace was the residence of Maharja Vinay Singh. Today, the palace houses a college.

Moosi Maharani Chhatri: The impressive cenotaph (chhatri) on the banks of Sagar lake was built in the memory of Bakhtawar Singh's mistress. The picturesque 'Sagar' lake is a concrete catchment, with a pattern of along the sides. 

Purjan Vihar or Company Garden : The beautiful garden was laid during the reign of Maharaj Shiv Dan Singh in 1868.

Important information Around Ajmer

Tourist Acctration in  Around Ajmer

• Pushkar
• Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Mandir
• Warah Temple
• Savitri Temple
• Temple of Rangji or Shri Vaikunthnath ji
• Pushkar Lake
• Man Mahal
• Pusnkar Palace 

Pushkar (12 kms.)

This picturesque pilgrim centre nestling amidst the rugged Aravali hills is considered to be one of the most sacred pilgrimage for Hindus and is referred as 'Tirth Raj' or the 'king of pilgrim centres'. It is believed that a pilgrimage to the  sacred  'Char Dhams'  (Badrinath  at Uttaranchal, Jagannath at Orissa, Rameshwaram at Tamil Nadu and Dwarka at Gujarat) is incomplete without a holy dip in the sacred waters of Pushkar. According to 'Padam Puran', Lord Brahma was in search of a suitable place for a Vedic yagna. While contemplating, a lotus petal fell down from his hand on the earth and water spurted from three places, one of them was Pushkar and Brahma decided to perform his yagna over here. The sleepy town comes to life during the annual Pushkar fair held on Kartik Purnima. It has emerged as a major tourist attraction of the region, as tourists from all parts of the world gather here for this colourful fair.

Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Mandir :

There are over 400 sacred shrines in and around Pushkar, but the most important is the temple of Lord Brahma, which is only one of its . kind in the country. The 14th century shrine set on a high plinth enshrines a four faced image of Lord Brahma, known as 'Chaumurti'. Nearby is a small image of milkmaid Gayatri. Steps in the corner lead to a small cave dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple walls are also adorned with graceful peacocks, the celestial vehicle of Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom and consort of Lord Brahma.

Warah Temple : This second most important shrine of Pushkar is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Warah, the wild boar. It is said to be built by Chauhan King Anaji (1123 -1150), but was destroyed by Muhammad Ghauri after his victory over Ajmer. In 1806, Gokul Chand Parikh, a Scindia minister renovated the shrine.

Savitri Temple : The shrine of Lord Brahma's first wife is set on the hill behind the Brahma temple. It can be reached by a long flight of steps and affords a birds eye view of the lake and surrounding areas.

Temple of Rangji or Shri Vaikunthnath ji:

 This magnificent shrine built in South Indian style is noted for its towering 'Gopuram' (gateway). Other important temples are — ApteshwarMahadeo Temple, Baijika Mandir and Man Mandir etc.

Pushkar Lake :

The sacred reservoir is said to be created by the falling of lotus petal from the hand of Lord Brahma. The lake is considered to be as old as the creation and one of the sacred 'Panch Sarovar' or Five Lakes, the other four are Man Sarovar, Bindu Sarovar, Narayan Sarovar and Pampa Sarovar. There are 52 bathing ghats around the ake, devotees believe that a dip in the waters of the lake washes away the sins, especially during KartikPoornima (Oct./Nov.).

Man Mahal:

 It was built by Raja Man Singh I of Amber, as a royal guest house. The Suest house has been converted into a hotel and provides a fine view of the ghats.

Pushkar Palace :

 The 400 year old palace of Maharaja of Kishangarh has also been inverted into a hotel.

Important information Ajmer

Ajmer

Ajmer, the sacred secular town was founded in the 7th century by Raja Ajaipal Chauhan and became the famous bastion of the Chauhan Rajputs. The Chauhans dominated the region till the end of the 12th century. After the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan, the most   distinguished   Chauhan ruler, at the hands of Muhammad Ghauri in  1193, the glory of Chauhans waned. Subsequently, the town witnessed   many upheaval until Akbar annexed it to the Mughal empire in 1556. He made it the headquarters for the operations in Rajputana and Gujarat. Ajmer is associated with many important historical events of national importance. Sir Thomas Roe, the ambassador of King James I of England, presented his credentials to Jehangir in Ajmer, on 1 Oth Jan. 1616. Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan was born here and the war of succession between the sons of Shah Jahan was won in 1659, by Aurangzeb in the battle of Dorai near Ajmer. From 1818 onwards, it came under the domain of the British, who left behind a legacy of excellent educational institutions.

Tourist Acctration in Ajmer

• Dargah Khwaja Sahib
• Adhai-Din-ka-Jhonpra or "Two and a half day shed"
•  Magazine 
• Rajputana Museum
• Nasiyan (Red Temple)
• Mayo College
• Circuit House
• Ana Sagar
• Visal Sar
• Prithviraj  Chauhan Smarak
• Taragarh Fort or the 'star fort'

Dargah Khwaja Sahib : This 13th century Dargah is one of the holiest Muslim shrines m the country. It is the final resting place of the great Sufi saint - Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the 'Bestower of Boons' popularly known as 'Garib Nawaz' or the 'protector of he poor'. Millions of pilgrims from all over the world flock here to seek the blessings and pay homage to the Khwaja, by offering chadars at the grave of the holy soul. The argah has a massive gate with silver doors, which were built by the Nizam of yderabad. The tomb richly adorned with gold and silver lies in a magnificent domed namber in the centre of the second courtyard. Qawwals from all over the world come ere to sing in the praise of the saint. On the right side of the courtyard is the Akbari as J'd built in white marble by Akbar. There is another impressive mosque built by Shahjahan. Other attractions in the shrine are the two massive degs (cauldrons) in which the ritual rice is cooked. The smaller deg has a capacity of about 2240 kg. and the larger one can hold 4480 kg. of rice. The 'looting' of deg is a unique ritual, as professional 'looters' empty the deg in minutes and even jump in the steaming deg. This 'loot' is then sold as tabarruk (sanctified food) by the' looters'. The six day celebrations of the Urs or death anniversary of Khwaja is the most important event of Ajmer. During this time millions of devotees from all sects and religions gather here.

Adhai-Din-ka-Jhonpra or "Two and a half day shed" : The relics of an old mosque lies to the west ofdargah. It was originally a Sanskrit college, within a temple enclosure and was destroyed by Mohammad Ghauri in 1193. It is said that he ordered, the mosque to be made ready on this site for his prayer within two and a half days. The archways are adorned with intricate carvings depicting Kufi and Jughra inscriptions from the holy Koran.

 Magazine : This innermost portion of the fort constructed by Akbar is the most important relic of Mughal history in the city. The main entrance to the building faces Naya Bazar and is provided with balconies (jharokhas) on both the sides. Sir Thomas Roe, the British envoy, presented his credentials to Jahangir over here.

Rajputana Museum : It was set up by the Govt. of India for preservation and study of unique and rare relics collected from the various states of Rajputana.

Nasiyan (Red Temple) : The famous Digambar Jain temple was constructed in 1865. The Svarna Nagari Hall, behind the shrine exhibits gilt wooden representations of scenes from Jain mythology.

Mayo College : This elite public school was established in 1875, for providing education to the children of the royal families in the country. Today, it is one of the premiere educational institutions of India and is open to everybody. There is a museum displaying historical objects of interest and biological preservation.

Circuit House : It overlooks the Ana Sagar lake and was formerly the British Residency. Nearby, is the cenotaph and shrine of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of Arya Samaj movement, who breathed his last at Ajmer.

Ana Sagar : This beautiful 12th century artificial lake is named after Anaji Chauhan. Its huge embankment was erected with people's help, while the 'Baradari' or pavilions were constructed by Shah Jahan and the Daulat Bagh gardens was laid by Jehangir.

Visal Sar  : The pristine lake amidst sylvan surroundings was built by King Visaldeva (1152-1163 AD.) and is designed like the sacred Pushkar lake.  

Prithviraj Chauhan Smarak : The memorial on the way to Taragarh Fort commemorates Prithviraj Chauhan, the last Hindu emperor of India. A life-size statue of the king is erected amidst well laid -out gardens.

Taragarh Fort or the 'star fort'(8 kms.): The 7th century fort built by Ajaipal Chauhan is perched atop a hill and was earlier known as Ajaya-Meru-Durg. It is nearly 2-3 kms. in circumference and has 9 impregnable gates.

REACHING THERE

Airport Jaipur:  (131 kms.) 

Railhead: Well connected by rail. 

Road : It is connected by good network of roads.