Bhandarej Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

Sightseeing Highlights

You can explore the 18^th century Bhandarej Baodi or the three-storey stepwell that has domes and windows with wildlife carvings.

The five-storey Bara Baoli built by the Kumbhani Rajputs in 18^th century has a secret passage to the palace.

Mehendipur Balaji Temple dedicated to Hanuman is a pilgrim spot. Bhangarh has many temples and historical sites.  

 The 11th century Bhadrawati Palace built in Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture is a hotel today.

 Bairath is on the site of the ancient city of Virata Nagar mentioned in the Mahabharata, 110 km from Bhandarej. This ancient city is of great historical importance.

Bhandarej is a village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan, conveniently located on the Jaipur - Agra highway. This small village can trace its roots back to the 11th century. Steeped in history, it is known from the time the Kachchawaha chieftain Dulha Rai captured it. It has many pre-medieval temples and monuments to explore. In medieval times Bhandarej was renowned for its unique sculptures, lattice work, and terracotta vessels. Today tourists throng to see the remnants of the structures excavated by archeologists. The village has a strong tribal heritage. Jeep, horse safaris and camel trips are organized at the village. From Bhandarej, the wildlife sanctuaries of Sariska, Ranthambore and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary are easily accessible. One can also shop for the famed carpets from this village.