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Braj Bhushanjee |
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BIJOLIA (
50 Km.)
The ancient city of Bijolia and the fort are located on road to Chittaugarh . A high paved courtyard on the side of the town has three large temples of Lord Shiva. A carved archway leads to these temples which has a fine image of Lord Ganesha as guardian on the entrance. It is said that there were hundred temples in Bijolia but now only three temples are left, which are fine example of 9th century architecture. MENAL (70 Km)
ROCK PAINTINGS (GARARDHA - 30
Kms)
On the bank of small river of Garardha, rock paintings has been recently discovered. It is estimated that these rock paintings belong to pre-historic age, which shows life style of that era.
KESHORAIPATAN ( 45 Km.) It is famous for the temple of Keshav Rai Ji Maharaja (God Vishu), which is built on a huge platform on the bank of river Chambal. The architecture and sculpture of this temple is unique and magnificent . It is a important Hindu pilgrim center . The temple was constructed in 1601 AD by Maharaja Shatru Sal of Bundi. The ancient jain Tirthankar temple has also made Keshoraipatan a important Jain pilgrim center . A large cattle fair is annually held on Kartik Punam (full moon day). This place is well connected from Bundi by good road.
KAITHUN (55 Km.)
AND ROTEDA (60 Km.) The genuine Kota Doriya Sarees are still made by natural process , as they were hundreds of years ago in Kaithun and Roteda villages near Bundi. These places have about 1200 looms. Pure cotton, silk and gold thread 'zari' are used in spinning Kota Doriya Sarees. The tools used for weaving a Doriya Saree are indeed magical and the process is of great craftsmanship. Recently, these villages have become hot favourite of foreign tourists. Asgar a Doriya craftsman has now opened a shop in Kaithun and displays traditional Sarees and Salwar Suit lengths and many more.
RAMGARH ( 45 Km.)
The Ramgarh wild life sanctuary
is situated on road to
RAMESHWAR ( 20 Km.)
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IT IS VERY PERTINENT TO NOTE THAT KOTA IS A INDUSTRIAL TOWN AND SECOND MOST
POLLUTED CITY IN RAJASTHAN AND ONLY PLACE OF TOURIST INTEREST WORTH VISITING
IN KOTA IS MADHO SINGH MUSEUM. SO GENERAL PRACTICE IS TO STAY IN
BUNDI AND GO TO KOTA Haveli Braj Bhushanjee organize sightseeing tours to all above places. Please contact us to reserve the same.
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Haveli Braj Bhushanjee,
Below Palace,
Opp. Ayurvedic Hospital,
BUNDI (Rajasthan) - 323001 INDIA |
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