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Barmer is a beautiful desert city surrounded by hilly forests. It is a district located in the state of Rajasthan in India. Barmer city is said to be the part of Great Indian Desert or the ‘Thar Desert’. This place is mostly remembered and known for its tradition and cultural activities like folk dance and music. The city is said to be alive because of these sprightly dances and traditional lively music.
The city is said to be established in the 13th century. The traditions of this town are said to be rich because of the handicrafts and the art forms practiced here. The travelers are enchanted by the artistic work of vases, pots, beautiful carved wooden items, hand printed textiles, embroidered carpet etc. This place is also famous for the fairs and festivals held around the year.
Attractions of Barmer
The city is known for its temples and pilgrimage spots. The famous temples are Kiradu Temple, Khed Temple, Nakoda Temple, Viratramata Temple, Jogmaya Temple and Balark Temple. It is said that a trip to this place would be considered incomplete, if the visitor does not visit all these temples.
Another attraction of Barmer is the fort with historic episodes, which emanates an aura of tradition. Mostly, the visitors plan their visit during the fairs and festivals held by the town. The main fairs hosted here are the Tilwara Cattle Fair, Barmer Thar Festival, the Veeratara Mela, the Khed Mela and many more.
Location
Barmer District is the part of Great Indian Desert. It is located at a distance of 316 km from Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
Other attractions near Barmer
- Mahaveer Park: This Park is beautifully laid out with a museum having some ancient stone carved statues. The ancient temple, called the Someshwar temple, is the attraction for various tourists visiting this place.
- Neermari: About 23 km away from Barmer is Neermari, another fascinating garden on the route to Chohatan.
Tourist Information
Government of Rajasthan
Department of Tourism
Jaipur- 302 001
Rajasthan (INDIA)
Tel. : +91-141-5110595-7
Fax. : +91-141-5155101
This article was contributed by Seema Adnanib
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