Kuchaman Fort

Excursions

In & around the Kuchaman city

Old city :- Was constructed some 760 A. D. by Gurjar Pratihara Dynasty the then rulers of Kuchaman. Modifications & additions were made by the successive rulers like, the Chauhans, the Gaur & the Rathores.

Painted Havelis :-

Old Temples :- Lok Dev Temple, Kaali Temple, Natvar Lalji Temple, Shiva Temple

Old market areas :- Selling & buying clothes, vegetables, craftsmen selling their wares, Oil & metal traders etc.

Craftsmen at work - * Blacksmiths making and selling of all iron items. Different types of ancient locks even made available today by this artisans.

* Bangles Wala :- Making and selling of all types of Rajasthani Bangles with different art works.

* Goldsmith :- Making and selling of all types of Rajasthani & other major ornaments studded with precious &   semi-precious stones. Silver artisans in Kuchaman are famous for their skills in ornaments, idols, antique pieces etc which are abundantly displayed for sale. One can choose the stones which suits the horoscope, stars etc. and wear it on a ring, bangle, bracelet or chain made of gold or silver to once taste & like.

* Cobblers :- Making and selling of leather items like, shoes, boots, Jootis famous in Rajasthan

Dunes & farm lands :- Ideal for Camel, Camel cart, Horse & Jeep safaris. During the safaris one can visit & interact with local farmers, tribes etc.

Sambhar salt lake - 45 kms from Kuchaman. One can site thousands of lemingos in season - a boon for bird watchers. Others can see and stroll around the salt lake, one of the oldest of this kind in the country which dates back to 1250 years ago. Infact, the Fort was constructed during 760 A.D. to control the salt trade.

Taal Chappar (100 km) :- National Park , can site Black Bucks and some other rare and protected species