Location
A part of Pali district, in Rajasthan.
Known for
Temples and step walls.
Climate
Tropical
Best time to visit
October to March
About Ghanerao
Ghanerao, a small village located in the district of Pali, Rajasthan, is
famous for its heritage, landscape and wildlife. It is a quiet village with
an variety of temples, step wells and marble archways. Ghanerao has both
Hindu and Jain temples.
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Getting There
Air : The nearest airport is at Udaipur, around 110 km away.
Rail : Falna, at a distance of 30 km, is the nearest railhead
connected to Udaipur and other places in Rajasthan.
Road : Ghanerao is well connected through a good network of roads
with the other places in the region.
Major attractions
There are about eleven Jain temples (a few of them quite old) in the
village itself. Besides these, there are temples of Laxmi Narainji,
Murlidhai and Chabhiya. On its outskirts is a temple dedicated to Lord
Mahadev. The temple of Gajanand is a must visit because of its tremendous
statue, which is flanked by goddesses Ridhi and Siddhi, guarded by Hanuman
on one side and Bhairon on the other.
Location
A part of Marwar state ( Jodhpur), Rajasthan.
Known for
Inlay work, lacquer work and the printing of Muslin.
Climate
Harsh
Best time to visit
October to March
About Sodawas
Sodawas was under the direct rule of Marwar state (Jodhpur) for three
decades. It was a 'Khalsa Village'. It was given in Jagir to late Thakur
Bishan Singhji by his late Highness Maharaja Shri Umaid Singhji of Jodhpur
in the year 1943 along with two other villages. The Karni Kot –
Sodawas, a palace turned into a heritage hotel, is still owned by the family
of Thakur Bishan Singhji. The traditions, culture and the rich heritage of
Marwar, erstwhile State of Jodhpur can be clearly seen here. Folk Music and
Theme Dinners are additional attractions. Apart from the Kot, Visitors can
also enjoy viewing green fields of mustard and wheat; and in the village,
one can see artisans working on the local crafts of the region.
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Getting There
The airport and the railway station is about 90 kms away from Sodawas.
There's also a bus stand here that facilitates visitors.
Major attractions
Ride Safaris : Tourists can enjoy horse back rides to village Sapuni
or the village tonk. There they can taste authentic Rajasthani cuisine also.
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