Sunday, December 21, 2008

Pali Tourism

Pali Tourism
Pali is named after the Paliwal Brahmins who once inhabited the area। Ancient Pali housed a highly evolved civilization.

Pali: Pali is named after the Paliwal Brahmins who once inhabited the area. Ancient Pali housed a highly evolved civilization. The land, was leased by the then chief of Mandore (the former capital of Jodhpur district), was cultivated diligently by the Paliwals who abandoned their former priestly profession. The temples of Somnath and Naulakha are very old. Naulakha Jain temple has elaborate carvings while Somnath Shiv temple is known for its handsome bulling having exquisite mouldings.

SOJAT: Sojat city, is situated on the left bank of the Sukri River near Pali town, known as Tamravati in the ancient times, the fort has a big reservoir and several temples like Sejal Mata, Chaturbhuj and much more. The old temple of Chamunda Mata located on the top of one of the hillocks. Dargah of Pir Mastan is the main attraction at the time of Urs- the Muslim festival. One of the major attractions of this city is the plantation of mehandi trees, a herbal plant where the leaves are squashed into a thin paste and applied on the hands and the feet in various attractive designs. This traditional art form is now known all over the world and is internationally adopted in the fashion circuit. Many of the foreign tours who happen to cross this perticuler route towards Udaipur or Mount Abu often takes a break and get there palms and feets decorated by the Mehndi of Sojat as it is very popular across the country.
Another prominent place to be seen are the temple of Ramdeoji near village Biratiya, the fort of Desuri, Kurki the birth place of Mirabai the legendry poetess who dedicated her whole life worshiping lord Krishna and spreading his message all over, that attracted the Mughal rulers too. Following these are few more locals like Jawai bandh, Jain temples of Narlai.

NIMAJ: Nimaj boasts of a temple built in 9th century. It was dedicated to goddess Ma Durga . It also covers a unique art gallery showcasing some masterpieces of sculptural art, adorned within natural surroundings so as to provide an authentic ambience.

...The Ahhichatragarh Fort is medium sized, which have been built by Mughal Emperors Akbar and Shaha Jahan। A well planned Mughal Garden, which retains its pleasant appearance even today. The city has distinct Muslim influences and a Five Domed Mosque built by Emperor Akbar dominates the landscape. The city is best visited during the Ramdeoji Ka mela and Tejaji ka mela in February and August respectively. Nagaur is approachable by express busses of RSRTC and by taxi.

Hotels In Pali
The Jagram Durg, Karni Kot, Kotri Raola, Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat, Royal Castle Kanota, Sardar Samand Palace, Rawla Narlai and Rohet Garh are the heritage hotels|

The heritage town of Pali
in Rajasthan is renowned for its forts and palaces, now been converted into heritage hotels. The Jagram Durg, Karni Kot, Kotri Raola, Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat, Royal Castle Kanota, Sardar Samand Palace, Rawla Narlai and Rohet Garh are the heritage hotels in Pali worth a visit. The hotels in Pali are the palatious buildings that attract the tourists in plenty at Pali. The Pali Hotels are the best stopovers when it comes to the tourism of Rajasthan.

Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat Hotel (Heritage Hotel)
The Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat is surrounded by the Aravalli hills and is an important tourist destination for spending the memorable holidays in Rajasthan. This heritage hotel goes back to 19th century and is famous for its proximity from the Ranakpur Jain Temples. The tourists can also easily access the tourist places nearby like Jodhpur, Udaipur and Mt. Abu. The Maharani Bagh Orchard is one of the ideal staying options with all the latest amenities and facilities.

Dining
Maharani Bagh Orchard Retreat offers both the vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian delicacies in the multi-cuisine restaurant. You can enjoy the hot lunch as well as dinner in the hotel.

Pali-Aike National Park
The Pali-Aike National Park is a park located in the Magallanes Region of the Chilean Patagonia। Pali-Aike is a Tehuelche name that means Desolate Place. Created in 1970, it covers an area of 50 square kilometres and includes part of the Pali-Aike Volcanic Field.

Pali-Aike National Park is known for the wonderful landscapes in it, that include native flora and faunal; some species are exclusive of the region and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Located in the Magellian steppe, and with more than 5,000 hectares, the park has marvelous rocky formations, covered in millenary lava.

Attractions
Colorful landscape. Diverse flora and fauna, with guanacos, bats and grey foxes.

Activities
Flora and fauna contemplation, photography, sea kayak.

Location
Twelfth region, in San Gregorio. Located 37 kilometers northwest of Punta Delgada and 196 kilometers northwest of Punta Arenas.

How to get there?
Santiago-Punta Arenas: Airway. Punta Arenas- San Gregorio and Pali-Aike National Park: Land route, through Route 9 North. Then take Route CH225 to the Aymond Mount custom border, and take route to Punta Delgada.

When to go?
All year long.

Climate
Cold steppe weather.

Services
Information center.


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