Attractions in Barmer

Location of Barmer, Climate of Barmer, How to reach Barmer, Hotels in Barmer, Attractions in Barmer.

Location of Barmer:

The District of Barmer is situated in Rajasthan State of Northwestern India. It is 28387 Sq. Km. in area. It is surrounded by District Jaisalmer on the North, District Jodhpur on the North and Northeast, District Pali on the East, District Jalore on the South, Southeast and East and Pakistan on the West. The City of Barmer is the headquarter of this District.

This District is a part of the Great Indian Desert or Thar Desert of Rajasthan. Its original name was Bahadmer meaning the ‘Hill Fort of Bahada’. This District was founded by Bahada Rao or Bar Rao who named it Barmer. It is famous for hand block painting, Carpets, carved wooden furniture and Sand Dunes of Thar Desert.

This District has been divided into 8 Tehsils –

Tehsils – Barmer, Baitu, Ramser, Sheo, Chohtan, Gudamalani, Pachpadra, Siwana

Climate of Barmer:

Being a part of the Thar Desert, the climate of this District is very harsh and dry. The Summers are very hot and Winters are very cold. This District experiences three main Seasons :

  • Summer – From March to June when maximum temperature rises to 46oC.
  • Monsoon – From July to September with average annual rainfall of 306 mm and temperature of 33oC.
  • Winter – From October to February when minimum temperature falls to around 5oC and average Day temperature remains around 18oC.
How To Reach Barmer

Attractions in Barmer:

Attractions in Barmer having Religious Importance :

Temple Shri Brahma Ji Asotara Temple Shri Brahma Ji Asotara
Shri Nakoda Ji Jain Temple Shri Nakoda Ji Jain Temple
Kiradu Temples Kiradu Temples
Jogmaya Temple Barmer Jogmaya Temple Barmer
Virata Temple Virata Temple
Ranchhor Rai Temple Ranchhor Rai Temple
Juna Jain Temple Juna Jain Temple
Devka Sun Temple Devka Sun Temple

Attractions in Barmer having Historical Importance :

Siwana Fort
Barmer Fort Ruins

Other Attractions in Barmer :

Neemari
Mahabar Sand Dunes
Barmer Thar Festival
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Attractions in Barmer