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Tiny
yet lively town in the desert, Barmer is all colour, warmth
and tradition. As you visit tiny town, colourfully attired
natives welcome you with a bright smile. Renowned for
intricate embroidery work, multihued traditional costumes and
block printing of Textiles, Barmer is a shopper’s delight. The
city is also famous for carved wood furniture.
Barmer is said to have been founded in the 13th
century by Bahada Rao (also called Bar Rao) and named after
him Bahada-mer or Barmer. The actual town of Bar Rao is about
four miles to the north-west, the ruins of which are now known
as Juna Barmer.
The present inhabited site was
established by Rawat Bhimaji
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Best
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August to March |
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Languages |
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Hindi, English, Rajasthani |
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Access |
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Jaipur 588 km.,Jodhpur 222 km.,
Jaisalmer 157 km
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PALACES OF INTEREST
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Barmer
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Kiradu
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Khed
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Jasol
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Meva Nagar
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Nakoda
Parsvanth
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Neemari
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Balotra and Kanana
How to reach :
Air : Nearest airport,
Jodhpur.
Rail : Connected with
Jodhpur.
Road : Rajasthan state road
tranport
corporation connect Barmer with all
major cities in the state.
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