Samode Palace, Samode Haveli and Samode Bagh. Samode Palace: The beautiful 475 year old Palace provides a fine example of the Rajput haveli architecture. A splendid example of regal Indo-Saracenic architecture, the Palace combines the best of Indian and Mughal styles. The 475-year-old palace is a celebration of the senses, underlined at all times by contemporary luxury and the signature service of Samode Hotels. The palace has been converted into Luxury Hotel. Samode Haveli: An […]
Famous Towns
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Location & Attractions of Kaithoon. Location: This Weaver’s Village is located at a distance of 15 Km from Kota City, District Kota, Rajasthan. Attractions: It is known for the World famous specialized designer hand-woven saris named Kota Doria Saris. These saris are made of high quality cotton fabrics further made exquisite and richer by designer fashions and embroidery with real gold and silver threads. Kota doria or Kota doriya is one of many types of […]
Location, History & Attractions of Lohangarh of Jaswantpura. Location of Lohangarh of Jaswantpura: This Village is located at a distance of 70 Km from Jalore City and 40 Km from town Bhinmal in a most green valley of Aravalli ranges of mountains in Jalore District, Rajasthan. History of Lohangarh of Jaswantpura: Earlier the place had a Village named Lohiyana ruled by Rana Salji Dewal who had built a fort here. But due to bad economic […]
Location & Attractions of Khichan. Location: This Desert Village is located at a distance of 150 Km West of Jodhpur City and 5 Km from town Phalodi, District Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Attractions: It is an ideal place for bird watchers especially from the month of August upto March when about 9000 Demoiselle Cranes visit here every year. Apart from these migratory birds, Peacocks can be seen here in good numbers. It has got international recognition and […]
Location of Mandore, History & Attractions of Mandore. Location of Mandore: This ancient City is located 8 Km. North of Jodhpur City, District Jodhpur, Rajasthan. History: It was the Capital of the Pratihara dynasty rulers from 6th Century A.D. until the late 14th Century when it was given in dowry to Rathore rulers. It remained the Capital of Rathore rulers until 1459 A.D. when the Capital was shifted to the newly founded City of Jodhpur. […]
Location of Ratannagar, History of Ratannagar, Attractions of Ratannagar. Location: This Town is located at a distance of 11 Km from Churu City, District Churu, Rajasthan. History: This town is said to have been built and developed in 1860 A.D. by Seth Nand Ram Kedia from Bissau and is named after Raja Ratan Singh, the ruler of Bikaner. Attractions: The Town is named as ‘Mini Jaipur’ for its excellent planned development. It has wide pathways […]
Location of Nagri, History & Attractions of Nagri. Location: This ancient Village is located at a distance of 20 Km North of Chittorgarh City, on the banks of river Bairach in District Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. History & Attractions: Earlier it was known as Madhyamika. It was a flourishing town from the Mauryan period up to Gupta period. The excavations over here have unearthed many interesting facts and have showed signs of strong Hindu and Buddhist influence. […]
Location of Mandal, Attractions of Mandal. Location: This town is located at a distance of 13 Km from Bhilwara City and 12 Km from town Banera, District Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Attractions: The Places worth seeing in this town are: Battis Khambon Ki Chhatri – This beautiful monument is a domed Pavilion made of sandstone and has 32 pillars. The pillars are adorned with beautiful carvings at the base and the upper portion. It houses a huge […]
Location of Ropan, History of Ropan. Location: This Village is located at a distance of 90 Km from Bhilwara City in Tehsil Jahajpur, District Bhilwara, Rajasthan. History: The uniqueness of this Village is that its natives worship Ravan, the King of Lanka during the Ramayana period. Also this is the only place in Northern India where Ravan is worshiped. While we know that Ravana was an ardent Shiv Bhakt and a Brahmin, it was his […]
Location of Pur, Attractions of Pur. Location: This town is located at a distance of 10 Km from Bhilwara City, District Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Attractions: It is known for immense natural beauty. It is famous for : Udan Chhatri Adhar Shila Mahadev Temple – It is a famous Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated under a big rock balanced on a smaller one. Patola Mahadev Temple Gata Rani Temple has more than 100 steps […]
Location of Bijoliyan, History of Bijoliyan, Attractions of Bijoliyan. Location of Bijoliyan: The City of Bijoliyan is located at a distance of 85 Km from Bhilwara City, close to the border of District Bundi in the Southeastern part of District Bhilwara, Rajasthan. History & Attractions of Bijoliyan: This picturesque City is located on a plateau called the ‘Uparmal’. It was known as ‘Vindhyavali’ in the ancient times. It is a walled City with two gates, […]
Location, History & Architecture of Machind. Location: This important town is located at a distance of 34 Km from Rajsamand City and 15 Km from town Khamnor in the Aravalli ranges, parallel to the Jarga range of mountains in District Rajsamand, Rajasthan. History: At this place Maharana Pratap and his son Amar Singh had stayed for some time. Maharana Amar Singh was born at this place. The place has been named Machind after Guru Matsyendra […]