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Kuchaman City Guide |
Kuchaman City is a historical city in Nagaur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Today, it is one of the popular tourist destinations of Rajasthan with a few splendid havelis in the Shekhawati style and a magnificent fort. A large number of tourists visit Kuchaman city on their Rajasthan tours.
The Kuchaman Fort is a must visit attraction of Kuchaman City. This magnificent fort is located atop a hill (1000 ft). Now the fort has been converted into a heritage hotel offering world class accommodation facilities for tourists. The fort complex displays a rich collection of original inlay and carving work done in semi-precious stones, glass and gold paint. The fort complex displays the beautiful miniature paintings, murals and gilded work. There is also a series of wall painting showing art of sexual intercourse from Kamsutra at the fort.
The Fort's formidable fortifications, countless terraces & balconies, and viewing points along with its rich and fascinating history, makes it a great holiday purpose with a difference. While exploring the fort you have opportunity see the Sheesh Palace (Glass Palace). You will marvel at the awesome beauty of the palace, it is sure. A colorful bazaar is located below the fort complex. It is a great place where you can fulfill your shopping desires. Bazaars are laden with exquisite handicrafts and fabrics.
The fort complex has an underground swimming pool (named Jal Mahal – Water Palace) which is the major attraction of the fort complex. It is a marvelous structure, unique concept visualized and implemented. It was built for queens and princesses with lofty arches and galleries. The unique feature of the pool is it is capable of controlling the temperature of water. When you will visit Jal Mahal, you will marvel at, it is sure. Galleries are decorated with beautiful paintings depicting the famous Raas Leela. The Kuchaman Fort also has a restaurant serving Indian, authentic Rajasthani, Chinese and continental cuisines.
There are a few splendid havelis in Kuchaman which are also worth exploring on Kuchaman city tours. Havelis are built in the Shekhawati style. While exploring havelis tourists have golden opportunity to see exquisite frescoes, murals, and miniature paintings. Meera Mahal, Lok Dev Temple, Sabha Prakash, China Pole, etc are other famous attractions of Kuchaman tours in Rajasthan.
Major Attraction in Kuchaman City:-
Kuchaman Fort, Jal Mahal, Meera Mahal, Lok Dev Temple, Havelis, Sabha Prakash, China Pole, etc.
Accommodation in and around Kuchaman:-
Hotel Kuchaman Fort, Havelis
How to Reach There:-
- By Air:- The nearest airport is at Jaipur, 145 km away from Kuchaman.
- By Train:- The nearest railway head is at Bikaner, 115 km away from Kuchaman.
- By Road:- It is well-connected by roads with major cities of Rajasthan like Bikaner (115 km), Jaipur (145 km), Ajmer ((90 km), Jodhpur (250 km) and Delhi (440 km). Daily buses are available from these cities to Kuchaman.
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