VIRATNAGAR
86 K.m. on the Shahpura-Alwar road, It contains the relics and
structures of Mauryan, Mugal and Rajput periods.
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.
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.
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.
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. |
| |
|
|
|