The city Barmer of the state Rajasthan is a treasure chest of native culture, traditions, arts and language of Rajasthan boasting about the Rajasthani ethnic culture. The sand dunes of Rajasthan give you a totally different feeling because of the adventures like desert safari and camel rides. You must visit Mahabar Sand Dunes to blow your mind off with the enthralling experience of the deserts of Barmer.
About Mahabar Sand Dunes - The awesome Mahabar Sand Dunes are located 5 kilometres away from Barmer. The majestic dry sand opens up the child hidden inside every person. One can enjoy the desert adventures like desert safari and camel rides and various other adventures whatever your mind can imagine.
The desert is sculpted by the winds flowing through the arena and the dunes keep on shifting and changing their positions and designs by the for of wind giving the most beautiful and picturesque sight to the beholder. Even though the desert is a barren place but the beauty of the nature is presented from a whole other side of the veiw. The beauty of the Mahabar Sand Dunes Barmer is really admirable.
Mahabar sand dunes of Barmer are famous for the desert safaris and camel rides. The desert safari is worth a try in these sand dunes. Every year in the month of march a desert fair or 'mahotsav' is organised which is famous for its camel races and camel rides. One must not miss attending this fair if happens to visit Barmer in march. Thereby making this sand destination as main tourist spot in Barmer Mahabar Sand Dunes. The golden sand dazzling in the light of sun rays gives a bewitching sight in the day while at night the sand changing its colour to grey to the moon light gives an eerie yet romantic feeling.
Monuments in Barmer Occupying an area of 28,387 sq. km, Barmer is among the larger districts in Rajasthan. Being in the western part of the state, it includes a part of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is to the north of this district while Jalore is in its south. Pali and Jodhpur form its eastern border and it shares a border with Pakistan in the west. Partially being a desert, this district has a large variation in temperature. The temperature in summer can rise up to 51 °C and falls to 0 °C in winter. Luni is the longest river in Barmer district. After travelling a length of almost 500 km, it passes through Jalore and merges in the marshy land of Runn of Kutch.
In 12th century this region was known as Mallani. It’s present name was give by its founder Bahada Rao, popularly known as Bar Rao, Parmar Ruler (Juna Barmer). He build a small town which is presently known as “Juna” which is 25 kms from present city of Barmer. After Parmer’s, Rawat Luka -Grand Son of Rawal Mallinath, establish their kingdom in Juna Barmer with help of his brother Rawal Mandalak. They defeated Parmers of Juna & made it their capital. Thereafter, his descendant, Rawat Bhima, who was a great warrior, established the present city of Barmer in 1552 AD and shifted his capital to Barmer from Juna. He build a small fort on top of the city which is also known as Barmer Garh. Hill of Barmer fort is 1383 feet but Rawat Bhima build fort at height of 676 feet which is safer place than top of hill. The estate of Barmer was hereditary bhumia Jagir (independent principality), being an alloidal vassal state of Marwar (Jodhpur) in Rajputana Agency and as against the other Nobles, Jagirdars and Chiefs of Jodhpur State who hold land on condition of regular services being rendered, the Rawat owes nominal allegiance and offers service only during emergencies.
Once a camel trade route, This area is rich in craft that include wood carving, pottery, embroidery work and ajrak prints. Several festivals are held in Barmer, Most important being the Mallinath Cattle festival which is held at Tilwara village in remembrance of Rawal Mallinath who was founder of Mallani Pargana.
