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Located at a distance of 40 km south of Chittorgarh, Bijaipur is worth visiting because of its historical relevance, a few picturesque sites, and many excursion destinations that you can access from here. Bijaipur has been ruled by many famous dynasties of ancient India. The strategic location of the place made it an important base point during the war between the Mughals and the Rajputs. The picturesque small village now presents the picture of a quiet and off-the-beaten-track destination of Rajasthan.
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Sightseeing
Bijaipur has a limited number of sightseeing options. The main attraction of the place is the Bijaipur Castle that functions as a heritage hotel now. This 16th-century castle gives you an opportunity to experience the royal lifestyle of the Rajputs. The nearby villages also draw attention of the travellers for their own reasons.
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Excursions
The small village town Bijaipur has a number of places to visit nearby. The wonderful Pangarh Fort, the Lotus Lake, Chittorgarh, Menal, and Bassi are some of the many excursion points to visit.
Excursions for Bijaipur
Bassi
Bassi is a small village situated on the route to Bundi. You can visit the historical fort, the Hindu temples and the Kund. The Bassi wildlife sanctuary houses panthers, wild boars, antelopes, mongoose and migratory birds.
Chittorgarh |
| Founded in the 8th century by Bapu Rawal, Chittorgarh is one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan. The city is dominated by its fort where most of the attractions are located. The Padal Pol, Hanuman Pol, Rana Kumbha’s Palace, Rana Ratan Singh’s Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, and Vijay Stambha are some of the interesting sites to visit in Chittor. |
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Menal
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About 48 km from Bundi, on the Bundi-Chittorgarh road lies Menal, the coldest town in the area. The town is famous for its ancient Shiva temples. You can also have a look at the picturesque waterfall, if you happen to visit the place after a good monsoon. Dense forests greet you on the Bundi-Chittor road. |
Fact File
• Languages Rajasthani, Hindi, English
• Best Time to Visit September to March
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