Places to Visit in Baran
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Nahargarh Fort
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Fort
The Nahargarh Fort is a red sandstone structure near Baran which has been constructed in the traditional Mughal architectural style.
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Shergarh Fort
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Fort
The Shergarh Fort is situated in the Atru tehsil of Baran District alongside the Parban River. The fort is a little detached from the main town and has ancient Jain and Brahmanical temples. A stone edict dating back to 790 AD, also known as Koshvardhan, can be found at this site.
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Sitabari
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Religious
Sitabari, situated a kilometre from Kelwara on the national highway connecting Kota-Shivpuri, is a famous pilgrimage spot near Baran. This place is believed to be the birthplace of Luv-Kush, sons of Rama and Sita. It is also the site where Sita used to live with her sons after she was abandoned...
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Manihara Mahadev Mandir
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Religious
The Manihara Mahadev Mandir is situated around 3 km from the main town of Baran. This 600 year old temple has idols of Mahadevji and Hanumanji. It is surrounded by various ponds and green trees and is famous for an annual Shivaratri celebration. Sarvjanik Sanstha Dharmada has been authorised as...
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Kakoni
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Religious
Kakoni is situated in Chhipabarod Tehsil in the Baran District of Rajasthan. It lies on the banks of the Parvan River and is famous for its ancient temples that date back to the 8th century.
There are remains of few Jain, Vaishnava and Shaivite temples in the region. On the other side of...
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Bilasgarh
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Historic
Bilasgarh was once a big and important city during the Khechi kingdom. This city was destroyed by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb during a campaign to overcome his lust for the daughter of the Khechi king. The princess committed suicide by jumping into the Bilasi River and since then, the spot is...
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Brahmani Mataji Temple
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Religious
The Brahmani Mataji Temple is situated within the old fort near Sorsan Village. The idol of the main deity, Brahmani Mata is set-up under a huge natural rock inside the cave. This temple is famous for an uninterrupted oil lamp, Akhand Jyoti and a huge fair during which animals are traded.
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Kapildhara
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Picnic Spot
Kapildhara is a major picnic spot near Baran that is famous for the Gaumukh, from which water gushes down continuously.
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Remains of Garhgachh
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Historic
The remains of Garhgachh are located near Atru in the Baran District. The remains at this site include ancient temples that were built between the 9th and 13th centuries.
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Shahabad Fort
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Fort
The Shahabad Fort, built by Chauhan Vanshi Dhandhel Rajput Mukutmani Dev in 1521, is located amidst a dense forest area. There is a topkhana or artillery and the old Burudkhana Temple inside this fort.
It also includes over 18 cannons with one of the cannons being 19 ft long. The two...
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Shahi Jama Masjid
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Religious
The Shahi Jama Masjid at Shahabad was constructed during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. This mosque has huge pillars and mehreb that attract a lot of visitors.
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Bhand Devra Temple
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Religious
Bhand Devra Temple, also known as the Khajuraho of Rajasthan, was constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries. This temple lies on Ramgarh hill and is under the Government for its restoration work. It is a Lord Shiva Temple that was constructed in the traditional Khajuraho style.
The...
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Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Sanctuary
The Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Baran District is spread across 98 sq km near the Shergarh town. The sanctuary is a natural habitat of animals, such as tigers, sloth bears, hyenas, wild boars, endemic deer, leopards, sambar, chinkara and chitals.
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Tapasviyo ki Bagechi
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 14Places to Visit in Baran
- Type: Picnic Spot
Tapasviyo ki Bagechi is a popular picnic spot in the Baran District which is located about a kilometre from Shahabad. This place is surrounded by mountains and has huge statues of Nadiya and a Shivalinga. It was also used as a place for betel farming, as the remains are easily visible at this...
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