Gardens & Parks
I. Mahaveer Park
Mahaveer park is a beautifully laid out park with a tiny museum housing ancient stone carved statues.
II. Safed Akhara (Sidheswara Mahadev Temple Complex)
It is a tiny yet pretty garden near Barmer, Temporary accommodation and cooking facilities are available.
III. Neemari
Neemari is another picturesque garden on chohatan route, 23km away from Barmer. An old swimming pools is an attraction.
Meva Nagar
Once called Viranipur this 12th century village lies on the slope of a hill called Nagar -Ki-Bhakarian, 9km away from Baletra. The village has three Jain temples The biggest of these is the one dedicated to Nokoda Parsvanath. A Vishnu temple is also worth visiting.
Kiradu
Situated on the foot of a hill near village Hathman Barmer tehsil is Kiradu The inscription dating back to 1161 A.D. reveals that the place was called Kiratkoop and jad once been the capital of punwars. The ruins of five ancient temples-one dedicated to Lord Vishnu and other four dedicated to Lord Shiva are of interest to archaeologists and art lovers alike. The biggest of these temples is the someshwar temple.
Barmer Fort
Perched on a rocky hill, the town has ruins of an old fort. Of interest are a temple dedicated to Balark (the sun) and the ancient ruins if Juna Barmer. The three Jain temples an inscription of 1925 A.D. and a massive pillar in the hall of the largest temple of maharaja Kula Sri Samanta Sinha Deva, a ruler of Bahadmera (Now Barmer) are also worth a visit.
Barmer : Rajasthan
A tiny yet lively town in sun-drenched sands, Barmer is a miniature Rajasthan with all its color, warmth and tradition. According to history, the 13th century founder of the district, formed in 1949 upon the merger of Jodhpur state in the United States of Great Rajasthan, is a cluster of ancient paraganas - Mallani Shiv, Pachpadra, Siwana and the Chohatan area. Although a barren lands with harsh climate and rough terrain, Barmer is known for its rich crafts, dances and music. One on the ancient camel trade route the town is now the center for wood carving, pottery carpets intricate embroidery work block printed fabrics and multi-hued traditional costumes.
Especially famous are the geometric ajrak prints in dark shades of red and blue, ideal for protection against the sun. The most interesting part of trips to Barmer is the journey through rural Rajasthan. The small villages with mud-walled houses decorated with delicate folk motifs and colorfully attired people on the way offer a fascinating sight. Every year in March, the town is at its colorful best during the exuberant Barmer festival. The festival is the best time to plan a visit to Barmer.
General Information
Area : 15 Sq.Km
Summer : 43.00C 27.00C
Winter : 26.00C 10.00C
Rainfall : 28 cms.
Best Season : August to March.
Summer Clothing : Light tropical
Winter Clothing: Light woolen
Language : Rajasthan, Hindi, English.
How to Go There
Air : Nearest airport , Jodhpur.
Rail : Connected with Jodhpur. Some important train connections are : 4808 Barmer Express, 4898 Barmer Express.
Road : Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation connects Barmer with all major cities in the state.
Jasol
Once a principal state of Mallani, this ancient village has got its name from the descendants of a Rathore sub-clan. A jain temple and a Hindu temple are worth visiting. The Hindu temple is ornamented with fine sculptures which were brought from a jain temple of Lord Mahaveer.
Khed
Rao Siha, the founder if the Rathore clan along with his son (Asthanji) conquered Khed from the Guhil Rajputs and planted the standard of the Rathores. An old Vishnu temple of Ranchhrij is surrounded by a crumbling wall and an image of Garuda (the eagle) at the gate guards the complex. Other temples nearby include temples of Berhma, Bhairav Mahadev and a jain temple.