JHALAWAR

Jhalawar, once called Brijnagar is known for its rich natural wealth of vibrant flora and fauna. However, unlike other cities of Rajasthan, Jhalawar has a rocky but water-laden verdant landscape. Red poppy fields and orange laden orchards are strewn across Jhalawar, lending it a colourful look. They also contribute a major share to the production of citrus in the country. This place has a varied cultural heritage that includes many forts and palaces from the Rajput and Mughal periods. It is solely famous for the large numbers of temples and religious sites. Jhalawar was named after its Jhala Rulers. Jhala Zalim Singh was the Dewan of Kota State and established the town as a cantonment, then known as Chhaoni Umedpura near the existing Jhalrapatan Fort. At that time, the township was surrounded by dense forests which were home to many exotic species. The Dewan often came here to hunt and grew so fond of the place that he decided to turn it into a township. It was later turned into a military cantonment when the Maratha invaders passed through the city to capture Hadoti states.

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

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  GARH PALACE (JHALAWAR FORT)

  Situated in the centre of the town, the Jhalawar fort or Garh Palace is a beautiful monument. It was built by Maharaj Rana Madan Singh and his successors between 1838-1854 AD. beautiful paintings were later on added inside the rooms. Some excellent frescoes on both, walls and mirrors are prime examples of the art.

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  GOVERNMENT MUSEUM

  The Jhalawar Government Museum is one of the oldest museums in Rajasthan established in 1915 A.D and has a fine collection of rare paintings, manuscripts and idols. The museum is situated bang in the middle of the city and is also a part of the Garh Palace. This beautiful structure is a great tourist attraction. Inscriptions dating back to 5th and 7th centuries can also be seen here.

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  BHAWANI NATYASHALA

  The Bhawani Natyashala is one of the most unusual theatres in India, constructed in 1921 A.D by Maharaja Bhawani Singh. This architectural wonder gives one an excellent insight into the world of theatre and art and is known to have an underground passage which allowed horses and chariots to appear on stage. The theatre seen the enactment of several great plays ranging from Kalidas’s Abhignana Shakuntalam to Shakespeare’s classics.

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  GAGRON FORT

  Gagron Fort is a fine example of a hill and water fort. It is one of the six hill forts of Rajasthan included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Surrounded by the tranquil waters of the Ahu and Kali Sindh rivers on three sides, the fort is indeed a sight to behold. A beautiful mausoleum of Sufi saint Mitheshah just near the fort is the venue for an annual colorful fair held during the month of Moharram. Also of interest is the monastery of Saint Pipa, a contemporary of Saint Kabir and disciple of Saint Ramanand. Entry : Indian Rs 50/-, Foreigner 100/- Opens at 9.00 AM.

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  CHANDRABHAGA TEMPLE

  On the banks of the magnificent Chandrabhaga River stand some beautiful temples with intricately carved pillars and arched gateways. Chandramouleshwar temple, Lakulish, Harihar and Devi temple are the part of this temple complex.

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  SUN TEMPLE

  The finest temple of jhalrapatan is the 97-ft high, 10th-century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is popularly known as the Padmanabha or Sun Temple. The temple is crowned with a finely carved shikhara (spire). This high steeple is an amalgamation of miniature towers which seem to stick to the main tower, making it a unique one by itself. The shikhara is built in layers and the size of the pillars decreases as height increases, following a seven storey pillar format. The base of the shikhara is made up of larger pillars close to each other around the main foundation. This temple was first restored in the 16th century and later in the 19th century. The columns and arches at the entrance are richly carved with images of gods, goddesses and other Hindu motifs. Also worth seeing are old tiles engraved with figures of the gods-Vishnu and Krishna-on the outside walls of the temple.

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  HERBAL GARDEN

  Herbal garden is located close to the Dwarkadheesh temple and has a wide variety of herbal and medicinal plants like Varun, Laxmana, Shatavari, Stevia, Rudraksha Sindoor, etc. Garden maintained by forest department.

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  DWARKADHEESH TEMPLE

  The temple was built by Jhala Zalim Singh, Dewan(fozdar0 of kota state in 1796 AD on the banks of Gomati Sagar Lake. In 1806 A.D, the idol of lord Krishna was installed here.

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  CHANDKHERI ADINATH JAIN TEMPLE, KHANPUR

  Take a leap into the 17th-century’s architectural splendour and religious sanctity by visiting the temple devoted to the first Jain tirthankar(ford maker), Adinath. It is situated at Chandkheri near Khanpur and has a six feet tall Lord Adinath statue in sitting position. One can easily find traditional meals here along with decent & reasonable accommodation options available within the temple area.

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  DALHANPUR

  Dalhanpur stands on the banks of River Chhapi, close to an irrigation dam. A dense green forest adds charm to this antique place with beautifully carved pillars, torans and some erotic figures in the temple ruins, scattered around an area of 2 Kms.

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  NAGESHWAR PARSHVNATH JAIN TEMPLE, UNHEL

  One must visit this Jain piligrim centre, having a thousand year old statue of Lord Parshwanath. This pilgrim centre holds a very high religious value for Jains. Enjoy the delicacies of Jains here along with decent accommodation options at reasonable price within the temple area.

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  BUDDHIST CAVES AND STUPAS

  The Buddhist caves located in the Kolvi village are among Jhalawar’s greatest attractions. A colossal figure of Buddha and the carved stupas are the most impressive structures in the caves. Located about 90 kilometers from Jhalawar, they are the finest surviving examples of Indian art. Tourists can also explore nearby villages of Vinayaka and Hatiyagour which are also known for their magnificent caves. Perhaps the only rock cut and biggest group of Buddhist Caves in Rajasthan.

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  SAINT PIPAJI PANORAMA

  The Presentation of the historical and spiritual stories of Rajarshi Pipaji, who became a saint from the king of Gagron, may be seen in this panorama.

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  SHANTINATH JAIN TEMPLE

  Located near the Sun temple is another exquisite example of temple architecture, the Shantinath Jain temple. This 92 ft high temple dedicated to the Jain Tirthankar Shantinath, dates back to the 11th century.

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  NAULAKHA FORT

  This fort was constructed in 1860 AD by king Prithvi Singh, the ruler of Jhalawar. This fort is said to be among the last few forts those were constructed in Rajasthan in this period.

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

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  CHANDRABHAGA FAIR

  Every year, the Chandrabhaga Fair in Rajasthan attracts travellers, pilgrims and explorers alike with rituals and traditions practiced in this region. Named after the river Chrandrabhaga, it is considered very sacred by the people of Rajasthan. This fair is held at Jhalarapatan, situated at a distance of about six kilometres from Jhalawar, in the month of Kartik ( October – November ). Thousands of piligrims assemble on the banks of river Chandrabhaga during the fair and participate in this gala event. People travel from far just for a dip in the river as they believe this will purify their souls. A huge cattle fair is also organised here, where livestock such as cows, horses, buffaloes, camels and bullocks are purchased from various parts for resale. The fair includes several spiritual and traditional activities. During the fair, Department of Tourism organises activities over a course of 3 days like traditional deepdan, shobha yatra, various competions as well as cultural evenings.

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

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  VISIT BUDDHIST CAVES AND STUPAS

  The ancient Buddhist caves located in the Kolvi village are among Jhalawar’s greatest attractions. A colossal figure of Buddha and the carved stupas are the most impressive structures in the caves. Located about 90 kilometres from Jhalawar, they are the finest surviving examples of Indian art. Tourists can also explore the nearby villages of Vinayaka and Hathyagour which are also known for magnificent caves. The site belongs to ASI.

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  Jhalawar

  Under camping activity, location exists in Jhalawar. RTDC Hotel Gawri Talab has been listed as Camping site on our website. At present no camping activity is running in RTDC Hotel Gawri Talab. We have 06 platform and huge ground on which RTDC may arrange Tentage accommodation as per requirement.