Merwara - Marwar Circuit
(Ajmer - Pushkar - Merta - Nagaur)

Anasagar Lake , Ajmer

Lesser Known Destinations around Ajmer

Baghera

Location : Baghera is situated in the Kekri subdivision of Ajmer district. It is about 107 kms south east of Ajmer.
History : The village is known for its treasure trove of archaeological and antiquarian relics.
Main Attractions : Baghera is well known for its archaeological sites. The most renowned of them allis the temple of Varaha Avtar.
Naginabagh offers a rare sight of low lying mounds having traces of ancient buildings buried underneath.
On the outskirts of baghera there is a rocky area named Mataji Dungar. Here one can behold a mystifying sight of Jain images jutting of land.

Foy Sagar

Named after the engineer who built it, Foy Sagar is a picturesque artificial lake at Ajmer. It was the result of a famine relief project and has enhanced the beauty of the area.

Kishangarh

Situated on the National Highway No. 8 linking Jaipur and Ajmer, this small town was the capital of a princely state ruled by the rathores. Today it is a treasure house of art & craft. This is best known for the popular Bani Thani paintings. This small town is also very famous for its marble products.


Bani Thani, Kishangarh

Todgarh

Todagarh is a picturesque place situated in the Aravallis, the oldest mountain range of the world. Todgarh is 3281 feet above sea level and has the potential of attaining the status of a hill resort, next only to Mount Abu.

Captain tod built the fort of Todgarh which is about 70 Kms. from Beawar. It is 120 kms. south of Ajmer, and only 13 kms. from Bhim on National Highway No. 8.

Kurki

Kurki is the birth place of the famous princess and poetess, Meera Bai.

Rupangarh

This small town is situated 25 kms. From Kishangrarh. Roop Singh Rathore founded it.

Merta

This town was also known as Medanipur in ancient times. This small town is also associated with the poetess-princess Meera Bai.

Idol of Meera

Nagaur

Inside view of Nagaur Fort

It is the chief town of the district of the same name in Jodhpur division.. It was the capital of Jangaldesh. The cenotaph of Amar Singh Rathore and Jama Masjid are famous for their architecture.

Nagaur fort was considered to be the best example of Bhumi Durg (land fort) in Rajputana. It is defended by strong gates and massive ramparts. The fort contains many royal apartments such as Moti Mahal, Badal mahal and Hawa Mahal. The Baradari is painted with beautiful murals. .

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