Toiurist Attraction of Pali

There are many tourist places in Pali district which  attract local peoples as well as foreigners. People from different cities of India come to Pali to visit Ranakpur, Jawai Dam, Parshuram Mahadev Temple, Jadan Aashram etc. Some of the famous tourist places are as follows :Tehsil – Pali

Navalakha Temple
Navalakha Temple

Navalakha Temple : Built in 10th century, this Parshwanath temple is located in Pali city. This temple is famous for its architecture.

 

Lakhotia Garden
Lakhotia Garden

Lakhotia Garden : It is situated in the heart of Pali city and surrounded by a  pond,  lakhotia ( Also known as city tank). One beautiful temple of Lord Shiva is also situated in the middle of garden.

 

Somnath Mandir
Somnath Mandir

Somnath Mandir: It is famous for its historical background and ShilpArt. It is  situated in the middle of  pali city. It was constructed by then King of Gujrat  Kumarpal Solanki in the Vikram samvat 1209. It is the temple of Lord Shiva. In the premises of temple there are many small temple of other Devi Devta. 

Bangur Museum
Bangur Museum
Bangur Museum 2
Bangur Museum
Bangur Museum 1
Bangur Museum

Bangur Museum :The Bangur Museum is located at the old bus stand of Pali. It is named after Mr. Bangur Juar,  like many other building in Pali such as the Bangur Hospital, the Bangur Dharmshala. There are several artefacts and antiquities like coins, arms, artistry etc, preserved at this museum.  Many old historical and artistic  items like dresses, coins, arms etc. are kept here. 

 

 

Parshwanath Temple 1
Parshwanath Temple

Parshwanath Temple
Parshwanath Temple
Lord Parshwanath
Parshwanath Temple

Parshwanath Temple (Manpura Bhakri, Pali) : As per local resources this temple is about 300 years old. Here fairs are being held on Pausha Shukla Dasami and Kartik Purnima every year.Tehsil  – Rohat ,  Peer Dulheshah : An old renouned place of Muslim pilgrims situated near village Chotila.

Khutani Khetalaji Bheru Temple : Situated in village Khutani, this temple is widely worshiped by people of Marwar and Godwar.

Ranakpur Jain Temples
Ranakpur Jain Temples
Ranakpur Jain Temples : It is famous for its magnificent Jain temple built during the reign of Rana Kumbha of Mewar in 15th Century. Ranakpur temple complex is known for its Architectural and natural beauty. It has 24 halls containing 1440 pillers, each one is different from other and each covered with intricate, yet delicate, carvings. The Central temple dedicated to the Jain Thirthankara Adinath ji, is called Chaumukha ( four-faced).

How to reach : One can easily reach at Sadari by bus from all over Rajasthan. At Sadari, local taxi and jeeps are available to reach at Ranakpur.   

Nimbo Ka Nath
Nimbo Ka Nath :
Nimbo Ka Nath : It is situated between between Falna – Sanderav route. Myth goes that pandavas stayed here with mother kunti during the exil. Kunti used to worship shiva at this place. Pandvas also established Navdurga at this place.     

How to reach : One can easily reach at Falna by bus or train. At Falna local taxi and jeeps are available to reach this place. 

Parshuram Mahadev Temple
Parshuram Mahadev Temple
Parshuram Mahadev Temple :  It is in  Desuri tehsil, on the top of one of the hill of aravali.  There is a natural cavern on the hill where a natural Shivling is the attraction of the devotee of lord  Shiva. the Myth goes that  the great ascethic, parshuram of ramayan era practised penarce in this cavern. Fairs are also organised here twice a year. It is hardly 14 km from Sadari Town.  

How to reach : One can easily reach at Sadari by bus from all over Rajasthan. At Sadari, local taxi and jeeps are available to reach at pond.  Now from Pond there is 2 km walking distance through hilly narrow path to reach at top, and then from top there is around 400 narrow steps to reach at natural cavern.  Tehsil – Sumerpur

Jawai  Dam
Jawai Dam
Jawai  Dam :  One of the biggest dam of western Rajasthan. it is situated in sumerpur tehsil of pali district.  it has a capacity of 6000 millian qubic feet. It is the main water supply source of jodhpur and pali districts. Besides this, many villages of Jalore and Pali are irrigated through this Dam.Tehsil – Marwar Junction

Jadan School
Jadan School
Jadan Aashram :  It is situated in Marwar Junction tehsil of Pali district and hardly 20 km from Pali. (Click on hyperlink for more information) Tehsil – Jaitaran

Ma Durga Temple, Nimaj
Ma Durga Temple, Nimaj
Ma Durga Temple, Nimaj  :  Nimaj boasts of a temple built in 9th century AD. It was dedicated to goddess Ma Durga. It also covers a unique art gallery showcasing some masterpieces of sculptural art, adorned within natural surroundings.

Main attractions :

Jeep Safari : From Shilpi (Ranakpur) to Khumbhalgarh Sarangwas Boating: In Natural Lake

Classical Dance Performance: Fire Dance & Siddhi Dhamal Horse & Camel Safari Vargowda ceremonial procession (By Sonana Khetliya ji Trust) Horse race, Tug of war, different acrobatics by Marwari Horses'Best of Rajasthan' folk performances by renowned folk artists of Rajasthan

Fireworks display: Bhajan, Keertan (by Sonana Khetliya Trust) Rock Climbing Ghair Dance Performances by different groups of Ghair ( from different parts of Rajasthan) Godwar Shree, Turban tying competitions.

Godwar Festival : It is organized jointly by the District Administration, Pali and Rajasthan Tourism.

 

 

 

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