Nawalgarh
Some of the finest of
Shekhawati frescoes can be seen here at Nawalgarh. Hotel Roop Niwas,
Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Jodhraj Patodia Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli and
Chokhani Havelis are the main attractions of this place.
Pushkar
Located
11 kms west of Ajmer. Pushkar is sacred to the Hindus. The lake at Pushkar
is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma himself and has the same
sanctity for Hindus as Mansarover in Tibet. For most believers it is
essential to visit pushkar at least once in their lifetime. Today there are
as many as 400 temples in Pushkar and the lake is surrounded by ghats built
over the years by several kings. Pushkar holds one of the largest cattle
fairs in the world. For 12 days in the month of Kartik which falls some time
in November, the sleepy town is taken over by the lakh of animals and
visitors.
Ranakpur
In
the 15th century, Rana Kumbha of Mewar gave a large stretch of land in a
quiet and picturesque valley, deep in the Aravallis, to the jains. This area
came to be known as Ranakpur. This is one of the five main holy places of
the Jains. Although over 500 years old, these temples are well preserved
almost in perfect condition. The central temple is Chaumukha temple.
Dedicated to Adinath, the first Jain tirthankar, this three storey temple is
the most complex and extensive in design. It has 29 halls, 80 domes and
1,444 pillars.
Sariska
This
sanctuary established in 1955, nestles in the fascinating valley of the
Aravallis. It offers an opportunity to see a variety of animals from a close
range. Within the sanctuary are several interesting spots like Pandu Pol,
temple of Buddha and Hanuman and old temple of Nilkanth Mahadev.
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