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Barmer district is situated in the western part of Rajasthan and forms part of the Thar desert. It is surrounded by Jaisalmer in the north, Jalore in the south, Pali and Jodhpur in the east and Pakistan in the west. Barmer is the headquarter of the district, which is also the principal town.
The district has 3 municipalities, 8 panchayat samitis, 225 gram panchayats, 1,640 revenue villages and 853 inhabited villages. Barmer is situated at a distance of 224km from Jodhpur on the Luni-Munabao section of the Northern Railways.
Located atop a hill as so many of the cities of western Rajasthan are, it houses the remains of an old fort called Garh right on its peak. The name Barmer is derived from the ruler Bahada Rao or Bar Rao who is said to have founded the town in the 13th century. Initially called ‘Bahada-mer’ it was later shortened to Barmer.
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The district is divided into two sub-divisions viz., Barmer and Balotra.To the immediate west of the city lie the remains of Juna or Juna Barmer and to the south are the ruins of three Jain temples. There is an inscription dated 1295AD on one of the pillars of the hall of the largest temple at Juna. This mentions a Maharajakula Sri Samanta Sinha Deva ruling Barmer at the time.
Attractions in Barmer:
The tourist attractions in Barmer are the Barmer Fort. Actually the Barmer town sits atop a rocky hill, where one can find the ruins of the old Barmer Fort scattered all over. The Balark Temple, dedicated to Balark (the Sun God) and the ancient ruins of Juna Barmer are other interesting tourist attractions in Barmer.
At a distance of 35km on the foot of a hill near village Hathma in Barmer is Kiradu, which boasts of a beautifully carved temple with fine details of temple architecture. Once the capital of Punwars, Kiradu was called Kiratkoop,
The ruins of five ancient temples-one dedicated to Lord Vishnu and other four dedicated to Lord Shiva are of major interest to archaeologists and art lovers, alike. The biggest and most impressive of these temples is the Someshwar Temple.
Then there is the Mahaveer Park , a beautifully laid out park along with a small museum showcasing ancient stone carved statues. There are three Jain temples, an inscription of 1295 AD and a massive pillar in the hall of the largest temple of Maharaja Kula Sri Samanta Sinha Deva, a ruler of Barmer, which are worth visiting.
Jasol
Jasol, Once a principal state of Mallani, this ancient village has got its name from the descendants of a Rathore sub-clan. A Jain temple and a Hindu temple are worth visiting. The Hindu temple is ornamented with fine sculptures, which were brought from a Jain temple of Lord Mahavir.
Jasol is a small village located in Pachpadra tehsil of Barmer district, India.The historical village of Jasol, the capital of the former Malani area ruled by the fiercely independent Mahecha clan of the Rathore Rajputs, includes old Cenotaphs, the temple of Rani Bhatiyaniji, the horses of the indigenous Malani breed are still bred over here.
Jasol, the erstwhile princely state of Mallani, is situated in Barmer District of Rajasthan.Major point of attraction here is a Jain temple and a Hindu temple. The Hindu temple is garnished with fine sculptures
Mahabar Desert
Mahabar is the nearest sand dunes three km from hotel and 5 Kms from Barmer. We can see the desert over here. Also Thar Mahotsav (fair) is held over here every year in march. Good sand dunes are there in Mahabar. You can also enjoy the camel ridding and great adventures of deserts.
Mahaveer Park
Mahaveer Park is a beautifully laid out park with a tiny museum housing ancient stone carved statues. Mahaveer Park adds charm to Barmer with its vivacious beauty and freshness. It is an artistically laid out park with a small museum housing ancient stone carved statues. Here find a small museum exhibiting ancient stone carved statues here in the landscaped park here.
Kiradu Temple
Kiradu Ancient Temples lie at a distance of 39 km from Barmer city and 38 km from hotel in Hathma village.You find an inscription here dating back to 1161AD indicating that the place was once called Kiratkoop and had once been the capital of the Panwara dynasty. The Panwaras owed their allegiance to the rulers of Gujarat at that time.
The Kiradu temples are a group of five temples and are grouped as ancient temples, an important site from the archaeological point of view. The largest and the most impressive amongst them is the Someshvara Temple.
The temple of Somesvara is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The sanctum of this temple is also five-faceted. The plinth has moldings and jadyakumbha or inverted cymarecta. The figurative bands or the tharas featuring elephants, horses and human beings are notable.
Climate of Barmer:
Summer:
43.0 degrees Celsius 27.0 degrees Celsius
Winter:
26.0 degrees Celsius 10.0 degrees Celsius
Rainfall:
27.75 cm
The variation in temperature in various seasons is quite high. In summers the temperature soars to 46 °C to 48 °C. In winters it drops to 5 °C (41 °F). Primarily Barmer district is a desert where average rainfall in a year is 277 mm. However, extreme rainfall of 549 mm rain between August 16 and August 25, 2006 left many dead and huge losses. As many as 20 new lakes formed, and 6 covered an area of over 10 km².
How to reach Barmer:
By Air :The nearest airport is Jodhpur that is 222 odd kilometers from downtown
Barmer. Jodhpur has both international as well as domestic airport that is
well connected to a range of cities in India and world. Several public as wel
as private carriers offer their service to and from Jodhpur.
By Rail: Barmer is linked with neighbouring districts of Jodhpur, Jalore and Jaipur in the State and with Agra in UP and Munawa in Pakistan, by railway line. The total length of rail line in the district is 254 kms with 30 railway stations.
By Road: Barmer can be reached by bus from most of the important cities in North and north-West India. Delhi is 949 kms, Jaipur is 316 kms, Jodhpur is 240 kms, and Jaisalmer is 330 kms from Barmer.The main bus stand is near the railway station and you can take the Rajasthan State
