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BARMER TOURISM

Barmer, in the western Rajasthan, is a desert town located 153 km from Jaisalmer. It forms a major part of the Thar Desert. The town many has historical sites and is a popular tourist destination. Small villages with mud-houses decorated with folk motifs, and colorfully attired people dot the landscape en route Barmer. Though a barren land with harsh climate and tough terrain, Barmer is known for its rich crafts, dance and music. ALSO SEE Breathtaking locations where Mirzya was shot

Barmer

Barmer gets its name from its ruler Bahada Rao Parmar (Panwar) or Bar Rao Parmar who is said to have founded the town in the 13th century. Earlier it was called Bahadamer, meaning The Hill Fort of Bahada.

The present Barmer district was formed in 1949, when Jodhpur state was merged with Rajasthan.

In 2009, India’s first onshore oil field was discovered in Barmer.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN BARMER

Hotels are moderately full during winters (December to February) and are mostly located on the outskirts of the town leading to Jaisalmer as well as in the interiors of the desert. Small hotels in Barmer are mainly rest houses lining along the desert. These rest houses do not cost more than Rs 200 per night.

Though good hotels with food and other facilities are difficult to find in the desert, there are some near the oil wells. These offer rooms for as much as Rs 500 to Rs 750 per night. Some hotels offer air conditioning to beat the desert heat.

In most cases, the luxury hotels are renovated palace and offer all the typical services such as AC rooms, Wi-Fi, telephone and warm service. These hotels also organize camel rides along the desert and a number of events related to Rajasthani folk culture.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN BARMER

The best places to sample traditional Rajasthani food are the highway dhabas. A few restauarants offer a good variety of food along with the traditional local cuisine, and some even stock alcohol.

BEST TIME TO VISIT BARMER

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Barmer is as given below. The best time to visit Barmer is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1024
FebruaryBest time1024
March1730
April1931
May2232
June2537
July2332
AugustBest time2228
SeptemberBest time2129
OctoberBest time2135
NovemberBest time1728
DecemberBest time1226

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    Two neighbouring youths are being suspected to be involved in the case. They are still on the run, the police said.

    India.com News Desk January 18, 2021, 4:29 pm IST

  • Another Report of Dalits Being Assaulted Comes to Light From Rajasthan, 1 Held

    According to a report, one person has been arrested so far. The search is on to locate the other accused.

    India.com News Desk February 23, 2020, 3:11 pm IST

  • Days After Nagaur Horror, Another Incident of Youth Mercilessly Tortured Comes to Fore

    A youth was mercilessly beaten and a rod allegedly inserted into his private parts on suspicion of theft in Rajasthan's Barmer. The incident is known…

    India.com News Desk February 22, 2020, 3:04 pm IST

  • Beyond Pushkar: Did You Know of These 6 Brahma Temples in India?

    The Brahma Temple in Pushkar is not the only Brahma Temple in India.

    Sneha Shetty January 12, 2016, 8:47 pm IST

  • Rajasthan Government Declares 1,388 Villages of Four Districts Drought-affected

    As per the state government notification, over 131 villages in Barmer district have been declared severely drought-affected.

    India.com News Desk November 11, 2019, 10:35 pm IST

  • Barmer: What to do in The Historic Desert Town of Rajasthan

    Just 20km from the Indo-Pak border, this little town in Rajasthan is a traveller's delight.

    Charu Chowdhary July 3, 2019, 12:26 pm IST

  • Rajasthan: 14 Killed, 50 Injured in Barmer Tent Collapse During 'Ram Katha'; CM Announces ex-gratia

    At least 14 people died and 50 suffered injuries when a 'pandaal' collapsed during a function in Rajasthan's Barmer on Sunday.

    India.com News Desk June 23, 2019, 5:29 pm IST

  • Watch: 'Hindustan Zindabad Tha, Hai Aur Rahega' Plays in Background as Sunny Deol Hold First Roadshow in Barmer

    Sunny Deol will contest Lok Sabha elections from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat on BJP's ticket. He will take on Sunil Jakhar.

    India.com News Desk April 27, 2019, 8:29 pm IST

  • Lok Sabha Election 2019: Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Jodhpur,Barmer seats in Rajasthan

    All you need to know about Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Jodhpur,Barmer seats in Rajasthan.

    India.com News Desk April 18, 2019, 2:49 am IST

  • BJP, Congress Try to Get Caste Equation Right in Rajasthan's Barmer

    Both the parties recently organised SC/ST conventions, one after the other ahead of the Lok Sabha polls due on the seat on April 29.

    PTI April 17, 2019, 3:03 pm IST

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