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Barmer is a city that is located in the Barmer district of the state of Rajasthan. The city was first founded in the 13th century. The original name of the village was Bahadmer which means the hill fort of Bahada. The town has many historical sites and it is a popular tourist destination. The Juna Barmer is a popular place that is located near the city of Barmer. For those who are spiritually inclined, the ruins of three Jain temples can be seen towards the South of the city. There are many temples that are located in Juna and one can find inscriptions dating back to the 13th century in the pillars of the main temple. The city is well known for its excellent wood carvings and one can purchase these from many shops that are located around the place. If you are visiting during the summer season it might be worthwhile to visit the cattle fare that takes place in March and April. Another festival that takes place in the town is the Barmer Thar Festival. This was initially started to promote tourism in the city and takes place in the month of March and many tourists can be seen during this period. The place generally experiences a barren climate for most part of the year. Summer temperatures are extreme and conditions can be unbearable. The best time to visit the place is from October to March. Winters are mild and this is the peak tourist season. The area is generally drought prone and rainfall is not extensive.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 344001

STD Code: 2986

Info Website: barmer.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  Aug – Feb

HistoryEdit

Barmer has the tourist attraction is 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. To the immediate west of the town lie the remains of Juna or Juna Barmer and to the south are the ruins of three Jain temples. There is an inscription dated 1295 AD 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. Barmer is famous for its carved wooden furniture and hand block printing industry, woolen industries, gaur industries, oil.The major festival in town is the Barmer Thar Festival, started as a practice to enhance the tourism potential of this town. During the annual Barmer festival in March, the town is at its colourful best and that is the best time to visit Barmer.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The Jodhpur airport is located around 220 km from the place and this is the closest domestic airport. The airport has frequent flights from places such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Udaipur. Taxis are available from the airport and these can be hired to reach the town. The closest international airport is located at Jaipur which is around 320 km from Barmer. Taxis cost between Rs 7 and 12 for the trip. One can opt for SUVs such as Tata Sumo and Toyota Qualis as well.

By Train : The Barmer railway station is well connected by meter gauge rail to the city of Jodhpur. The station is located along the Jodhpur to Munabao route. Trains are cheap and tickets cost around Rs 150 from Jodhpur to Barmer.

By BUS : The Barmer Bus Terminus is located near the railway station and state run buses connect the town with most of the cities in the state including Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur and other places. Tickets are affordable and buses are frequent.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Kalinga Palace ; Ashapurna Mansion, Station Road, Barmer, Rajasthan 344001, Barmer, RJ 344001 ‎ ; Ph – 02982 231 039 ; Facilities – Running H/C water, telephon,TV, refrigerator.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

HOTEL SHUBHAM PALACE ; N. H. 15, Near Lic,Sindhari Choraha, Barmer, Rajasthan 344001 ‎ ; Ph – 096 10 634646 ; Facilities – Room service, telephone,TV, refrigerator.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Madhav Paradise ; Barmer-Mahabar-Malpura-Gudamalani, Dangriya, Barmer, RJ 344001 ‎ ; Ph – 02982 221 899 ; Facilities – Attached bath with running H/C water, room service, telephon.

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• Rajwara Palace Restaurant ;  Shastri Nagar Barmer, RJ – 344001 ; M –  095 29 374380 ; Food Serve :  Indian,Chinese

• Brahman Food Plaza ;  National Highway 15, Mahaveer Nagar, Barmer, RJ 344001 ; M –  094 13 183649 ; Food Serve :  Indian,Chinese

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Traditional rugs, blankets, shawls, carpets, Pattius Dari. ; Sadar Bazar. ;  N.A ; Ph/M:  N.A
Colourful Juttis ; Sadar Bazar. ;  N.A ; Ph/M:  N.A

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YUVA Vikas Sanstha; YUVA Vikas Sanstha, At: Tilwada, Ta: Paspadra, Barmer Ho, Barmer – 344001 ; Ph/M: 9829688694 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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Tilwara Cattle Fair ; Venue:  Tilwara Village ; Period :  (March – April): ; Details:  A major cattle fair lasting a fortnight, held in village Tilwara.
Nakoda Parasvanath ; Venue:  Mevanagar village ; Period :  (December – January) ; Details:  The festival held in Mevanagar village commemorating the birth anniversary of Parasvanath.
Khed Fair ; Venue:  Khed Village. ; Period :  (August – September) ; Details:  A big religious fair held on Purnima (full moon) in village Khed.
Mallinath Fair, ; Venue:  Tilwara Village ; Period :  Held thrice in a year (March – April), (August-September), (January-February) ; Details:  Held at Veertara (12 km from village Chohatan), the fair venerated Goddess Vakaldevi and is held thrice a year in the month of Chaitra, Bhadrapada & Magha.

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