Location
40 kms South West of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Known for
Sand dunes and Safaris.
Climate
Dry and hot.
Best time to visit
November to February
About Khuri
Khuri Village of Rajasthan lies approximately 40 Kms South West of
Jaisalmer. It is surrounded by Desert Hills and is becoming a popular
destination to those who are in search of traditional village life and wish
to spend a night in thatched Huts. At Khuri Village, you can experience the
romance of desert in the most fascinating way and also the hospitality that
is an integral part of Rajasthan. The warmth of the people is sure to make
you feel at home away from home.
The village has mesmerizing charm that makes it stand out from the other
tourist destinations in Rajasthan. The village also has narrow streets that
are lined with shops selling local handcrafted items and food. So just get
ready for a journey that will help you explore the enticing and enriching
culture of rural Rajasthan.
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Getting There
Khuri can be reached from Jaisalmer by a car or a jeep or take a bus that
leaves daily at mid-morning and returns from Khuri at about 4:30 p.m. The
ride takes about an hour and a half.
Major attractions in Khuri
Khuri's is renowned for its sand dunes, the waves of golden sand. The Jodha
Rajputs live here and even today you can see the stamp of Rajput culture in
them. Camel safaris from Khuri are also very popular. However, being a
border area, because of safety reasons, there are a lot of restrictions here
and foreigners are not allowed.
Location
60-km North Of Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Known for
Superbly carved marble Jain temples.
Climate
Tropical
Best time to visit
September-March.
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About Ranakpur
Ranakpur is an important pilgrimage site, one of the five most sacred
pilgrimage destinations for Jains. It has an astoundingly beautiful temple
complex in the Aravali ranges and a must visit for the tourists coming to
this region. Ranakpur is placed away in a remote valley in the Aravali
range. It is situated around 60 km north of Udaipur in Pali district and
owns one of the largest and most important Jain Temples in the country.
Getting There
Air : The airport nearest to Ranakpur is in Udaipur, about 60 km
south of Ranakpur. .
Rail : The nearest major railway station to Ranakpur is at Phalna
and Udaipur. But Udaipur is the most preferred.
Road : Ranakpur is easily accessible by road from Udaipur. The
excellent road network links Udaipur with the other major cities of
Rajasthan and the neighboring states.
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Major attractions in Ranakpur
Ranakpur Temples : Ranakpur is the pilgrimage town of the Jains
renowned for some marvelously carved Jain temples in amber stone. 60-km from
Udaipur, these temples were built in the 15th century AD during the reign of
Rana Kumbha and are enclosed within a wall. Images of 24 tirthankaras are
carved on the 'mandaps' or porticos in a corridor around the shrine with
each 'mandap' having a spire decorated with little bells on the top. There
are two temples, dedicated to the Jain saints - Parsvanath and Neminath,
which face the main temple. The temples own beautiful carvings similar to
that of Khajuraho. Another nearby temple worth visiting is the Sun Temple,
an 8th century AD temple dedicated to the Sun god. The temple has polygonal
walls, richly ornamented with carvings of warriors, horses and solar deities
riding splendid chariots.
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