Bhandarej

Away from the bustle of city we present to you a destination which traces its roots to the times of Mahabharat. It gives you a glimpse of rural India of today. Its ancient temples, melas, step wells, ruins of cities no more and their legends. Discover it all while staying at a fully refurbished Fort just 90 minutes drive from Jaipur.

It is said that Bhandarej is the same town as Bhadrawati mentioned in Mahabharat. Ancient Bhadreshwar Mahadev Temple is from that period. Besides farming people work with iron, leather and cloth printing. They also make fine quilts.

Bari Baoli

In the south of the village is a five story step well having typical Hindu architecture. It is similar to Chand Baoli of Abhaneri. It was built by Kumbhani Rajputs in 1732 AD. A secret tunnel joins the baoli to the palace.

Mehndipur Balaji Temple

It is an important place of pilgrimage to Hanumanji. The idol is part of the hill. It is known for ridding one of evil spirits and curing madness. Other idols worshiped are of Bhairav Mahadev and Pretraj. Tuesdays and Saturdays are very busy here.

Distance From Bhandarej

Jaipur 62 Km

(Jaipur-Agra NH11)

Dausa 11 Km

Mehndipur Balaji 50 Km

Abhaneri Bhangarh 30 Km

Agra 150 Km

Siriska 65 Km

Rainthamdhore 90 Km

Bharatpur 110 Km

Other Places of Interest

Bairath (Budhist Mahabharat Ruins) - 110 km

Jhanjhi Rampura (300 Years Old Eleven Rudra Shiv Temple)

Lavan (Famous for artistic Dari making)

Lalsot (Banjaron ki Chatri.Two Bodh inscription pillars.Helakhyal on Gangaur Mela) - 60 Km

Chand Baori

In eight century A.D. Raja Chand built Chand Baori. It is about sixty five feet deep with 3500 narrow steps with 13 landings to the water.

Bhangarh

This ancient city, now in ruins, was said to be ruled by Rani Roopmati and was cursed by a tantrik who fell out of favour with the queen and the city was destroyed overnight. It is said plans of Jaipur were designed like those of Bhangarhs.

Rare Stained Glass Painting

An Antique Painting Abhaneri

An ancient city, Abhaneri, at one time was capital of Nikumbh Rajputs of Chaman dynasty who later on laid the foundation of Alwar. Some crucial scenes of The Fall, a Hollywood fantasy thriller, by Director Tersem Kumar were shot here.

Bhandarej townside