Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan and serves as the district headquarters of Pratapgarh district. It is the newest and 33rd district in the state that was formed on 26 January 2008. It belongs to Udaipur division and carved from the erstwhile districts of Udaipur, Banswara and Chittorgarh. The city is famous for its Thewa art, glass-inlay handmade unique Jewelry, Jeeravan & Hing (Asafoetida). The city is surrounded by many tribal villages.
Pratapgarh is a renowned ecotourism destination because of its location between the Aravali Hills and the Malwa Plateau. Flying squirrels, Black-naped Monarch Butterflies, and Lesser Floricans can all be found at the Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary. Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary, Jhakham Reservoir, Gautameshwar Temple, Devgarh, and Bhanwar Mata Temple are some popular tourist destinations.

HISTORY
Pratapgarh principality (present day Pratapgarh Town) was eastablished in the year 1699 by Maharawat Pratapsingh. In the 14th century, Maharana Kumbha ruled Chittorgarh. Due to a dispute with his younger brother Kshemkarn, he expelled him from Chittorgarh. Kshemkarn take a refuge for some time and lived in the Aravali ranges in the southernmost part of Mewar regime. In 1514, Kshemkarn’s son Prince Surajmal became the ruler of Devalia (Devgarh). One of the descendants of Surajmal, Maharawat Pratapsingh of 10th generation started to build a new town near native village Devgarh and later named it as Pratapgarh, with a fort wall around his new palace and small township with eight entry gates. Thus, historically, Pratapgarh has been an integral part of Mewar Rulers of Udaipur.

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Come explore the wonders and sites that Bharatpur has to offer. There’s always something to see in Rajasthan.

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  JAKHAM DAM

  This place is located in Anuppura Village about 32 km from district Headquarter. The work of this reservoir was completed in the year 1986. It is constructed on river Jakham, a tributary of river Mahi. The project provides irrigation benefits to tribal people and also drinking water to Pratapgarh City. The catchment area falls in typical sub-tropical sub-humid to humid climate condition, characterized by mild winter and moderate summer with relatively high humidity during the months of July-September. Jakham dam is surrounded by Lush green forest which makes this place an amazing destination for tourists. A small guest house of Forest Department is located on a hill nearby Dam which provides accommodation to visitors.

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  SITAMATA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

  Sita Mata Sanctuary is spread over the Aravali and Vindhyachal ranges over an area of 422.95 square kilometers. It was declared as a protected forest area by the Government of Rajasthan in 1979. It is the only forest where teak trees are found in large number. The thickly vegetated sanctuary has about 50% teak trees beside Salar, Tendu, Amla, Bamboo and Bel etc. Jakham and Karmoj are the major rivers that flow through the forest. Leopard, Hyena, Jackal, Fox, Jungle Cat, Porcupine, Spotted Deer, Wild Bear, Four Horned Antelope and Nilgai etc. are the key fauna of the sanctuary. The most important and conspicuous animal of the sanctuary is the Flying Squirrel (Petaurista Philippensis), which can be seen gliding between the trees during the night. The sanctuary is also associated with mythological events; it is believed that Mata Sita, wife of Lord Rama, stayed here during the period of her exile in the Ashram of Rishi Valmiki. A fair is also organised at this place on no moon day (Amavasya) of Jyeshtha month, every year.

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  DEVGARH (Devaliya)

  Devgarh is located on a small hill, 13 km away from Pratapgarh city, at average elevation of 1809 feet from the sea level. it is a famous ancient place of the district. It is also known as "Devaliya". Earlier it was the capital of Pratapgarh and famous as Devaliya State. There are many ponds here, among which the Tejasagar pond was built by Maharawat Tej Singh. Near to it, Royal cremation ground and memorial cenotaphs were built. Temple of Lord Raghunath is located in Rajmahal, where a solar clock is placed on top of it. The clock displays time according to the light of sun. Hari Temple, Raghunath Temple, Goverdhan Temple and Beej Mata Temple truly justify the name of Devaliya. There are many Vaishnavite, Shaivite and Jain Temples in Devaliya.

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  DHARIYAWAD FORT

  Dhariyawad was founded in the middle of the 16th century by royal prince Sahasmal, the second son of Maharana Pratap and the legendary hero of Mewar, Udaipur. The Fort is situated on the confluences of the Jakham and Karmoi rivers. The fort of Dhariyawad now has been converted into an exclusive heritage hotel.

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  DEEPNATH MAHADEV TEMPLE

  Deepnath Mahadev temple is located behind the pond in the mountain stream on the south side of Pratapgarh, which was built by Deep Singh, prince of Maharawat Samant Singh. On Mahashivratri, a three-day fair is held in the upper ground of the Deepnath temple every year. In the month of Shravan, evening fairs are also organised on "Sukhiya Somvar"(Monday) and Hariyali Amavasya. There are many other temples and Dev-Kulikas in surroundings of it, and fully covered with trees cluster. Near to it, there is a crematorium of State, where the memorials of Maharawat Uday Singh and Maharaja Kumar Man Singh are built in the form of cenatoph.

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  DEEPNATH MAHADEV TEMPLE

  Deepnath Mahadev temple is located behind the pond in the mountain stream on the south side of Pratapgarh, which was built by Deep Singh, prince of Maharawat Samant Singh. On Mahashivratri, a three-day fair is held in the upper ground of the Deepnath temple every year. In the month of Shravan, evening fairs are also organised on "Sukhiya Somvar"(Monday) and Hariyali Amavasya. There are many other temples and Dev-Kulikas in surroundings of it, and fully covered with trees cluster. Near to it, there is a crematorium of State, where the memorials of Maharawat Uday Singh and Maharaja Kumar Man Singh are built in the form of cenatoph.

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  GAUTMESHWAR MAHADEV

  This temple is located 3 km away from Arnod Tehsil of Pratapgarh district. It is one of the famous temples in this area and is popular as Haridwar of local tribes, it is believed that people get free from their sins by taking dip in the famous pond known as "Mandakini kund". The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is well known for the penance of Gautam Rishi. This temple is worth visit place. Here, Kalika Mata Temple and Gadalot are other places of attraction. In rainy season, this place attracts thousands of tourists, as it becomes heavenly beautiful in Cloudy Fog and Cascade.

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  THEWA ART

  Thewa is a special art of jewellery making which involves embossing of intricately worked-out sheet gold on molten glass. It evolved in Pratapgarh district and its origin dates back to the Mughal age. It is a traditional art of fusing 23K Gold with multicoloured glass. The glass is treated by a special process to have glittering effects, which in turn highlights the intricate gold work. The whole Thewa piece is hand crafted over a period of one month by skilled artisans. Thewa, an art that pulsates with life, caught seemingly in movement, in motifs used on jewellery, which shows the culture, heritage and tales of romance and valour of Rajasthan with nature and happiness depicting the art of the fine craftsmanship

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  BHANWARMATA TEMPLE

  Famous temple of Bhanwarmata is located 3 kms away from town of Chhotisadri. This temple was built by King Gauri of "Manvaiyani Genus" in 491 AD. This is among one of the ancient temple of the district. During monsoon, a small waterfall attracts large number of devotees and tourists to this place. This place is surrounded by a beautiful forest area. On the occasion of hariyali amavasya, a fair is organized here every year.

Be a part of the festivities and traditions that Bharatpur has to offer. It’s always a celebration in Rajasthan.

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  BRAJ HOLI FESTIVAL

  The Braj festival in Rajasthan is held every year for two days in the Shukla Paksha of the Phalgun month, a few days prior to Holi. This festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna who is believed to have spent a considerable amount of time in a region called Braj in Rajasthan. This festival not only replicates the spirit of Holi but also impersonates the timeless love of Radha and Krishna. The highlight of this festival is the Raslila dance performed with great zest and unity. The entire town is painted and no one is spared from being splashed with colours.

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Engage in the many activities, tours and adventures that await you in Bharatpur. There’s always something to do in Rajasthan.

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  BIRD WATCHING AT KEOLADEO GHANA NATIONAL PARK

  Keoladeo is counted among Asia’s best birding areas, and has more than 370 resident and migrant species. Avid bird watchers can see several varieties of birds, including the common and demoiselle cranes. It is also an excellent place to sight mammals such as the golden jackal, striped hyena, fishing cat, jungle cat, nilgai, sambar, blackbuck and wild boar.

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