Rajasthan
Places of Interest
Jhalawar
Jhalawar
was founded in 1838, when it was separated from Kota. It is blessed with a rich
culture, lush terrain, dense forests, diverse wildlife, exquisite pre-historic
cave paintings and imposing monuments. The countryside is breathtaking with red
poppy fields and orange orchards. Jhalawar is a bird watchers delight as there
is a large bird population and numerous migratory birds visit it during the winter
months.
Places of Interest in Jhalawar The places of interest
include Jhalawar Fort (the grand fort in the town center), Government Museum (set
up in 1915, it houses a fine collection of paintings, idols, statues and rare
manuscripts) and Bhawani Natya Shala (a unique theatre constructed in 1921).
Jaisamand
Situated
50kms south of Udaipur, is the picturesque Jaisamand sanctuary. Located on the
bank of the Jaisamand Lake, the sanctuary was established in 1957. It sprawls
over an area of approximately 150 sq. kms. and is dotted with dense forests and
shrubs.
Places of Interest in Jaisamand The main attractions
are the wildlife sanctuary and the Jaisamand Island Resort. The population of
the wildlife sanctuary includes wild boars, leopards, hyena, sloth bear, crocodile
and a number of species of birds. The Jaisamand Island Resort is located in the
middle of the largest man-made Lake in Asia, the Jaisamand Lake. The resort affords
a picturesque view of the lake and the Aravalli hills.
