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Sanganer
(12 km): Located on the Tonk
road,. In addition to its ruined palaces, Sanganer has exquisitely
carved Jain temples. 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 the country and abroad.
Bagru
(35 km) : On the Ajmer Raod, the
ground level fort is still in good shape. It is noted for its hand
printed handloom industry using simple techniques. The designs of
these handloom are less complicated and are in earth hues.
Ramgarh Lake
(32 km. North east): A huge artificial lake created by constructing
a high bund amidst tree covered hills. White the temple of Jamwa
Mata and the ruins of the old fort are some of its antiquities, its
beautiful landscape,especially during monsoons,makes it an idyllic
picnic spot.
Samod
(40 km, north west): The
beautiful Samode Palace, has been rebuilt and renovated and provides
a fine example of the Rajput haveli architecture and is an ideal
spot for outings.
Bairath
(86 km on the Shahpura-Alwar Road): An important historical place
with the excavated remains of a circular Buddhist temple-unique in
Rajasthan and the earliest known temple in India. Bairath also has
relics of the Mauryan,Mughal and Rajput periods.
A mint constructed by Akbar, a beautiful Mughal garden and a
remarkable monument with painted chhatris and walls built by
Jahangir are other attractions.
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Abhaneri
(128 km north east off the Agra road near Bandikui): A famous 7th
-8th century A.D. temple of Harshad Mata and the
step-well known as Chanda Baodi are of interest. Two jain temples
are also present, which were built at a later period.
Sambhar
(94 km.west): The largest inland
salt lake of India known for the holy Devayani Tank, the palace and
the Naliasar nearby.
Jaisinghpura Khor
(12 km off the Amer Raod): One of the settlement of the Meena tribe,
it has a formidable fort, a jain temple and a step-well amid lush
surroundings
Madhogarh-Tunga
(40 km. On the Bassi-Lalsot Agra Road): Tunga was witness to a
historic battle fought between the Jaipur forces and Marathas. The
fort is nestled amidst beautiful mango orchards.
GETTING TO JAIPUR - Jaipur is 262 kms from Delhi and is well
connected by road, rail and air. A big fleet of deluxe and air
conditioned buses is operated by the Rajasthan Roadways between
Delhi and Jaipur. A special luxury train, the Palace on Wheels
starts from Delhi on a round trip of Rajasthan.
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