Gagron Fort in Jhalawar, Rajasthan – India’s Only Fort Built Without Foundation
Gagron fort is amongst the best-known hill forts of Rajasthan, India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort built on the confluence of 2 rivers namely Kali Sindh, and Ahu. Its location provides a tranquil backdrop and makes a stunning sightseeing option.
Om Banna Temple or Bullet Baba Temple in Pali, Rajasthan
Om Banna Temple or Bullet Baba Temple in Pali, Rajasthan is an unusual shrine, devoted to a person called Om Banna. It is located 20 kms from Pali and 53 kms from Jodhpur on the Pali-Jodhpur highway or the National Highway Number 5. The shrine of Om Banna, located near Chotila village; is actually named after a now deceased person called Om Singh Rathore, also known as Bullet Baba.
The World-Famous Karni Mata Temple of Bikaner, Rajasthan
Karni Mata Temple of Deshnoke, is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Karni Mata at the town of Deshnoke, 30 km south of Bikaner, Rajasthan. The temple is an important pilgrimage site for devotees of Charani sagatis; after access to Hinglaj Mata temple in Baluchitan, was restricted after partition of India and creation of Pakistan.
Gajner Lake & Palace – A Beautiful Spot in Bikaner, Rajasthan
Gajner lake and palace is a beautiful location that offers a spectacular sight to tourists, and also one of the top places to visit in Bikaner. Huge towers located at the lake entrance make it one of landmarks of Bikaner. The palace was once a summer holiday home and hunting lodge of the Bikaner royal family, it is now a luxury hotel. Located at a distance of 34 km from Bikaner, Gajner Palace and Lake is situated in the middle of Thar Desert. Gajner Palace and Lake was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh.
Bhandasar Temple – A Beautiful Jain Temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan
Bhandasar Temple is a Jain temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The three-storey temple dedicated to Sumatinatha, the 5th tirthankara; is also called Bhanda Shah Jain temple. The white marble statue of Lord Sumatinath placed on top of a 2 feet high pavilion, is placed in the ground floor of the temple. It is famed for its beautiful wall paintings, yellow-stone carvings on walls and pillars of the sanctum sanctorum and exquisite art sculpture work. An architectural masterpiece, the temple currently protected by the Archaeological Survey of India or ASI, was constructed by a Jain merchant Bhanda Shah Jain in the 15th century.
Lunkaransar Salt Lake – A Birdwatch Spectacle
Lunkaransar salt lake is a lake in the namesake town in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan, India. Lunkaransar lake in Rajasthan is a playa lake formed due to deflation. It is most well known as the stopover on the flight path of migratory birds from Central Asia, Europe and Russia. Unlike Khichan, the Lunkaransar salt […]
Khichan Bird Sanctuary – A Hidden Gem for Demoiselle Crane BirdWatch in Rajasthan
The Village Khichan or kheechan village in Phalodi tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan state of India, is a bird sanctuary known for a large number of demoiselle cranes that visit it every winter. A bird watchers paradise, this village became part of the annual bird migration route in the 1970s, when a local couple started […]
Palaces of Rajasthan -2
11. Mandir Palace, Jaisalmer Among many spectacular palaces of Rajasthan, Mandir Palace in Jaisalmer is popular among tourist. The famous palace is now a heritage hotel owned by Dr Jitendra Singh, the grandson of Maharawal Jawahir Singh ji, the man who enhanced the palace. Mandir Palace is one of the most important places to visit […]
Palaces of Rajasthan -1
Palaces in Rajasthan were the places where the royal families spent their maximum leisure time. Peculiar thing about these palaces is that maximum palaces are located amidst or around lakes and ponds. These palaces were built to showcase the lifestyle, leisure and personal taste of various members of royal family. Even their personal rooms were […]
