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SAMBHAR
- Famous for the countrys largest inland salt lake, is an
ancient city. It was the first capital of the Chauhan dynasty.
Sakambhari, as it was founded near the temple of Goddess
Sakambhari, famous for its holy Devyani tank, the palace and the
nearby Naliasar: where the 3rd century onwards sculptures and
terracottas were found in excavation. This place is situated on
the Sambhar-Naraina Road.
ค VIRATNAGAR -
86 K.m. on the Shahpura-Alwar road, The site of ancient Viratnagar
is of great antiquity. It contains the relics and structures of
Mauryan, Mugal and Rajput periods.
ค RAMGARH LAKE -
(28 Kms) the huge artificial lake, a popular picnic spot. The
ruins of the old fort and the temple of Jamwa Mata indicate that
it was the seat of power of the Kachhawahas before they moved to
Amer.
ค SAMODE - (40
kms) a quaint village amidst the hills, the Samode palace set in
fairy tale surrounding, has beautiful wall paintings & mirror
works, now this is a heritage hotel.
ค BAGRU - (35
Kms.) the village on the Ajmer road, is known for its hand block
printing, the characteristic prints are called as Bagru prints.
The fort here is still in a good condition.
ค SANGANER -
(16 Kms.) another centre of hand block printed textile and hand
made paper. The town is entered through the ruins of two Tripolias
(Triple Gateways) The town is an important centre for crafts
industry and produces some of the finest hand printed textiles
from units of block and screen printers. This textile is popular
all over country and abroad.
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