Land Of Royal Folk Artefacts Barmer located in western Rajasthan is an important part of the Thar Desert and thus is a desert town that is quite famous for its historical ruins. There are a number of historical places in Barmer which attract history buffs to Barmer. Being a desert town, Barmer has a harsh climate and low vegetation but the arts, crafts, and music are well-known in Rajasthan. The temperature in summer can rise up to 51 °C and fall to 0 °C in winter. You will not find many tourist places but the historical ruins, temples, and festivals celebrated here are major attractions of Barmer.
Bahada Rao popularly known as Bar Rao was the Parmar Ruler who ruled this place in historical times and hence got its name from the king. Barmer Fort is the major tourist attraction in Barmer which used to be the residence of the rulers of Barmer.
Apart from the fort, there are a number of temples like Kiradu Ancient Temple and Jain temples which are prime spots for tourists here. Several festivals are held in Barmer, the Most important being the Mallinath Cattle festival which is held at Tilwara village in remembrance of Rawal Mallinath who was the founder of Mallani Pargana.
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A Peep Into The History Barmer district held a very important position in ancient times and has seen various dynasties thrive and perish on its soil. The ancient city of Barmer, extended to places like Khed, Kiradu, Pachpadra, Jasol, Tilwara, Sheo, Balotra, and Mallani. The city of Barmer came under the rule of the superintendent in 1836 after the British came to the district. Barmer was later integrated with the state of Jodhpur in 1891. After the Indian Independence in 1947, both Jodhpur and Barmer became an integral part of the state of Rajasthan. Today, the Barmer district comprises various historic places, which include Mallani Shiv, Pachpadra, Siwana, and the Chohtan area.
Famous Places in Barmer
 Barmer Fort
Barmer Fort is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Barmer. The Fort was built by Rawat Bhima in 1552 AD at a hillock in the present city of Barmer when he shifted his capital from Juna to the present city of Barmer. He built a fort on top of the city which is also known as Barmer GarhDilwara Jain Temple Rajasthan. The top point of the hill in which the fort is built is about 1383 feet but Rawat Bhima built a fort at a height of 676 feet which is safer than the top of the hill. The main entrance of Fort is in the North direction, and Safety Burg is made in the east & west directions. The boundary wall of the fort was ordinary due to the natural wall protection of the hill.
Juna Fort
Juna is a place in Barmer that is now called old Barmer. Juna was the main city built by Bar Rao but during Rawat Bhima’s rule, they shifted Barmer to a new place where the present city stands and Juna remains as ruins of past glory and old heritage. Juna Fort was the old palace where the rulers used to live before moving to the Barmer Fort. Juna Fort has located about 25 Km from Barmer and is known for its Jain temple and old fort. According to inscriptions on a stone pillar near the temple, it was built in the 12th or 13th century. Juna is surrounded by hills and also a small lake.
Kiradu Temples
Kiradu temples are one of the major temples in Rajasthan which is majorly known as a horror spot rather than a tourist attraction in Rajasthan. The temples of Kiradu are a group of temples which is also known as the Khajuraho of Rajasthan and they are famous for their ancient haunted stories. The temples are famous for being a favorite spot for lovers the temples also have a haunted background and the stories are really spine-chilling. It is a faith that no people stay here after sunset near the temples because it is said that anyone who will stay here will turn into stones this is the story that is also remembered as the history of the temples which is scary yet thrilling.
Shri Nakoda Parshwanath Jain Temple
Shri Nakoda Parshwanath Jain Temple in Jodhpur is one of the important temples of Jainism and is considered one of the very important places for the Jains. Lord Nakoda is a black-colored idol with great religious significance amongst the Jains and is also considered a great pilgrimage place for them. The temple is located on a hillock and the view from the place is really stunning.
How To Reach Barmer Barmer is well connected to other parts of India by rail, road, and air. The Barmer railway station is connected by a meter rail gauge to the city of Jodhpur. Buses and taxi services are also available connecting Barmer to other major cities of Rajasthan. The nearest airport is the civil airport of Jodhpur, which is located at a distance of 207 km from Barmer. Barmer Weather The best time to visit Barmer is between October and March as the weather remains relatively pleasurable during this part of the year in the sandy region of Rajasthan.
The best time to visit Barmer is between October and March as the weather remains relatively pleasurable during this part of the year in the sandy region of Rajasthan.
