Baran Travel Guide

Baran, was earlier a part of Kota district and carved out on 10th April 1991.The district got the name from the town Baran . It is also the district headquater. Baran district comes under parliamentry constituency Jhalawar-Baran. It is divided into four assembly constutuencies namely Anta, Kishanganj, Baran-Atru & Chhabra. Hadoti is the main dialect of Baran district. There are eight tehsils in the district namely Baran, Anta, Atru, Mangrol, Chhabra, Chhipabarod, Kishanganj & Shahabad. For administrative purposes, the district has been divided into three sub-division viz., Baran, Shahbad and Chhabra consisting altogether of seven tehsils.

Baran In The Ramayana
There are various spots in Baran that attract travellers from all over the country. Sitabari, Kakoni, Bilasgarh and Shahabad Fort are some of the popular tourist sites here. Among these, Sitabari holds a great historical and religious significance. As per Hindu mythology, Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Ram, gave birth to their sons Luv and Kush at this place. It is believed that Sita used to live here with her sons when she left Ayodhya. A temple dedicated to Goddess Sita is located here. Travellers can also see various water kunds in the vicinity of the temple. Sitabari Mela, a popular fair is held here every year.

Tourist Places In And Around Baran
Some of the noted religious sites of Baran include the Bhand Devra Temple, the Brahmani Mataji Temple and the Manihara Mahadev Mandir. In the Atru Tehsil of Baran, travellers can see the remains of Garhgachh. These include the ancient temples that were constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries. The Bhand Devra Temple is one of the famous shrines of Baran. Also known as the ‘Khajuraho of Rajasthan’, this temple is situated at a distance of 40 km from Baran on the Ramgarh Hill. The temple, which is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva, was constructed in the 10th century. The famous temples of Kisnai and Annapurna Devi are also located on the hill.

Best Time to Visit Baran
While the summers of Baran are very hot and dry, the humid monsoon is marked by sufficient rainfall. The best time to explore the ancient city of Baran is from months October to February. However, tourists can also visit Baran during the time of the different festivals which are held in this city.

How To Reach Baran
The place is well connected to major parts of the country by air, rail, and road. The Jaipur Airport and the Baran Railway Station are the closest air base and the railhead, respectively to Baran. Travellers can avail bus services for Baran from nearby cities including Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Delhi, Kota and Gwalior.