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The
ancient town of Thar Desert was a great trading center between
8th to 12th centuries. Today it is desert oasis with 16
Brahamanical and Jain temples, beautifully sculpted and
designed, most of which have stood ravages of time. The place is
highlighted by its camel ride at the time of the sunset. The
tourist's have the liberty to watch the architectural forms
during that camel ride and return back to the camps or the
resorts followed by drinks and thematic evening of performing
arts and a choice of oriental cuisines arranged in the ethnic
style of that region. The stay at the camps enriches the feel of
the holiday. The camp Thar being the best among the staying
facilities.
The
ancient town of Thar Desert was a great trading center
between 8th to 12th centuries. Today it is desert oasis with 16
Brahamanical and Jain temples, beautifully sculpted and
designed, most of which have stood ravages of time. The place is
highlighted by its camel ride at the time of the sunset. The
tourist have the liberty to watch the architectural forms during
that camel ride and return back to the camps or the resorts
followed by drinks and thematic evening of performing arts and a
choice of oriental cuisines arranged in the ethnic style of that
region. The stay at the camps enriches the feel of the holiday.
The camp Thar being the best among the staying facilities. |
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Machiya Safari Park |
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It
lies on the way to Jaisalmer, about 1km from Kailana Lake.
The key fauna of the safari park includes, deer, desert fox,
monitor lizard, blue bulls rabbits, wild cats, mongoose, monkeys
etc. There is also large number of birds, which can seen from an
exclusive bird watching point and also nice sunset can seen from
the fort of park. |
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Pali |
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Pali
is named after the Paliwal Brahmins who once inhabited
the area. Ancient Pali housed a highly evolved civilization. The
land, was leased by the then chief of Mandore (the former
capital of Jodhpur district), was cultivated diligently by the
Paliwals who abandoned their former priestly profession. The
temples of Somnath and Naulakha are very old. Naulakha Jain
temple has elaborate carvings while Somnath Shiv temple is known
for its handsome bulling having exquisite mouldings. |
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Sojat |
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Sojat
city, is situated on the left bank of the Sukri River
near Pali town, known as Tamravati in the ancient
times, the fort has a big reservoir and several temples like
Sejal Mata, Chaturbhuj and much more. The old temple
of Chamunda Mata located on the top of one of the
hillocks. Dargah of Pir Mastan is the main attraction at
the time of Urs- the Muslim festival. One of the major
attractions of this city is the plantation of mehandi trees,
a herbal plant where the leaves are squashed into a thin paste
and applied on the hands and the feet in various attractive
designs. This traditional art form is now known all over the
world and is internationally adopted in the fashion circuit.
Many of the foreign tours who happen to cross this perticuler
route towards Udaipur or Mount Abu often takes a break and get
there palms and feets decorated by the Mehndi of Sojat as it is
very popular across the country.
Another prominent place to be seen are the temple of Ramdeoji
near village Biratiya, the fort of Desuri, Kurki the birth place
of Mirabai the legendry poetess who dedicated her whole life
worshiping lord Krishna and spreading his message all over, that
attracted the Mughal rulers too. Following these are few more
locals like Jawai bandh, Jain temples of Narlai. |
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Nimaj |
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Nimaj
boasts of a temple built in 9th century. It was dedicated to
goddess Ma Durga . It also covers a unique art gallery
showcasing some masterpieces of sculptural art, adorned within
natural surroundings so as to provide an authentic ambience.
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Nagaur |
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The
Ahhichatragarh Fort is medium sized, which have been
built by Mughal Emperors Akbar and Shaha Jahan. A well planned
Mughal Garden, which retains its pleasant appearance even
today. The city has distinct Muslim influences and a Five Domed
Mosque built by Emperor Akbar dominates the landscape.
The city is best visited during the Ramdeoji Ka mela and Tejaji
ka mela in February and August respectively. Nagaur is
approachable by express busses of RSRTC and by taxi. |
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