Tourist Places in Sikar

Sikar is a city found in the midway connecting Agra and Bikaner on the National Highway 52, in the state of Rajasthan, India. Sikar is an ancient town housing several aged Havelis. Cautiously positioned in the protection of enormous walls with seven entry gates to the town, Sikar is a good getaway for strolling around and gaping at spectacular forts and temples constructed with finesse. The fortresses, mansions and Havelis built with fascinating skill and elaborate design can leave anyone spellbound. It is wonderful to see how the regional people master the art and are enthusiastic about it. Sikar, coupled with distinct tourist temptations in the Shekhawati area could prove to be an excellent trip to imperial palaces humming their many untold tales. It is a perfect spot to revel in the glory of the rich Indian past.

Tourist Places In And Around Sikar
Khatu Shyamji
Khatushyamji is located 65 Km. away from Sikar &80 Km. from Jaipur via Reengus. This little village is famous for Shyamji Temple built with white marbles. Ponds for holy dip and Shyam garden is worth visiting.
The legend of this immensely popular Krishna temple can be traced back to the medieval Mahabharat where, Barbareek the son of great Pandav brother Bhim and Nag Kanya (snake princess) displayed his great warrior skills that pleased Lord Shiva who endowed his blessings in the form of Teen Ban (three arrows) and Agni Dev (fire god) gave him a bow, so that he could conquer all the three worlds. In order to watch the famous war of Mahabharat, he sat towards the battle field and in between his tryst with a Lord Krishna in disguise become a vital part of the history and thus the incarnation of Khatu Shyamji. The lord Krishna asked the young Barbareek to sacrifice his head for charity, because otherwise the victory of Pandavas would not be possible since he possessed the Teen Bans. The boy maintained his promise of Sheesh Dan as a true Kshatriya but at the same time wished to watch the war and his wish was granted. Later on, his head was buried in Khatu where the king had a dream and was inspired to construct a temple and place the head in a religious manner. Till this date his devotees are blessed by just pronouncing his name from the bottom of their heart with true Samarpan.
The Khatu Shyamji Fair held in the months of February and March and various forms of dance, art and music are displayed. An annual fair also held between the Phalgun Sudi Dashmi and Dwadashi, lasting for three days.

Harshnath Temple
The Harshnath temple, belonging to the 10th century, is located on the Aravalli Hills near Sikar. It is an ancient site famous for the ruins old Shiva Temple (10th Century). The remnants of the ancient Shiva temple can be seen at the site. The architectural display of the old temple is breath taking. Another Shiva temple, constructed in the 18th century by Shiv Singh of Sikar, is situated near the Harshnath temple.

Jeenmata
Jeenmata is a village of religious importance in Sikar district. It is located at a distance of 29 km from Sikar town in south. There is an ancient Temple dedicated to Jeen Mata (Goddess of Power). The sacred shrine of Jeenmata is believed to be a thousand years old. Millions of devotees assemble here for a colourful festival which held twice in a year in the Hindu month of Chaitra and Ashvin during the Navratri. There are number of dharamshalas to accommodate large number of visitors. Just close to this temple her brother Harsh Bhairav nath's temple is situated on the top of the hill.

Laxmangarh
Laxmangarh town is a popular tourist place that is known for the Laxmangarh Fort. The fort was built on the hill in 1862 by Laxman Singh, Rao Raja of Sikar. It is believed that the foundation of the Laxmangarh town was based on the planning system of the capital city Jaipur. The structures in the town are adorned with fresco paintings in the Shekhawati style. There are numerous havelis in the town, namely the Sawant Ram Chokhani Haveli, Bansidhar Rathi Haveli, Sanganeria Haveli, Mirijamal Kyala Haveli, Char Chowk Haveli and Kedia Haveli. The Radhi Murlimanohar temple, constructed in 1845, is popular for the beautiful sculptures of deities on the wall.

Fatehpur
Fatehpur is a town in the Sikar district. It is part of the Shekhawati region. It is midway between Jaipur and Bikaner on National Highway 11. Fatehpur is famous for grand havelis with frescos, which is a specialty of the Shekhawati region. A number of bawdis (water bodies) are also centres of attraction here.

Ganeshwar
Ganeshwar is a village in Neem Ka Thana Tehsil in the Sikar District. Ganeshwar is a pilgrimage as well as a salubrious Picnic spot. The hot sulphur springs here is a major draw. A dip in the spring, it is believed, cures skin diseases. It is an ancient site. Excavations in the Ganeshwar areas have revealed the remains of a 4000 years old civilizations.
Historian Ratan Lal Mishra wrote that Ganeshwar was excavated in 1977. Red pottery was found here with black portraiture. The period was estimated to be 2500–2000 BC. Nearly one thousand pieces of copper were found there. Ganeshwar is located near the copper mines of the Sikar-Jhunjhunu area of the Khetri copper belt in Rajasthan. Excavations revealed copper objects including arrowheads, spearheads, fish hooks, bangles and chisels. With its microliths and other stone tools, Ganeshwar culture can be ascribed to the pre- Harappan period. Ganeshwar mainly supplied copper objects to Harappa.

How To Reach Sirkar
The district of Sikar is well connected by air, rail and road. The nearest airbase to this place is located in the Pink City, Jaipur. This international airport is connected to major Indian destinations including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai by daily flights. The railway station of Sikar is connected to Jaipur, Delhi, Ganganagar, Bikaner and Churu by frequent trains. Cabs can be booked from the airport and the railway station to reach Sikar. Buses are also available from nearby cities, like Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner, to the destination.