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Area: 15 sq. km.

Climate
Summer:43 C Max. 27 C Min.
Winter: 26 C Max. 10 C Min.
Rainfall: 28 cms.
Best Season: August to March
Clothing: Summer Light Tropical , Winter Woollen
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi, Sindhi.

A tiny yet lively town in sun-drenched sands, Barmer is a miniature Rajasthan with all its colour, warmth and tradition. According to historical records, the 13th century founder of the district, Bahada Rao (popularly known as Bar Rao) gave the town its name – Barmer, i.e., the hill fort of Bar.Once called Mallani in 12th century A.D., the present Barmer district, formed in 1949 upon the merger of Jodhpur state in the United States of Great Rajasthan, is a cluster of ancient paraganas – Mallani Shiv, Pachpadra, Siwana and the Chohatan area.

Renowned for  intricate embroidery work, multi - hued traditional costumes and block printing of  textiles, Barmer is a shopper's delight. The city is also famous for carved wood  furniture. 

Places to See
Mahaveer Park: Mahaveer Park is a beautifully laid out park with a tiny museum housing ancient stone carved statues.

Safed Akhara(Sidheswara Mahadev Temple Complex): Is a tiny yet pretty garden near Barmer. Temporary accommodation and cooking facilities are available.

Neemari: Neemari is another picturesque garden on Chohatan route, 23 km away from Barmer. An old swimming pool is an attraction.

Barmer: Perched on a rocky hill , the town has ruins of an old fort .Of interest are a temple dedicated to Balark ( the sun ) and the ancient ruins of Juna Barmer . the three Jain Temples , an inscription of 1295 A.D and a massive piller in the hall of the largest temple of Maharaja Kula Sri Samanta Deva , aruler of Bahadmera ( now Barmer) are also worth a visit .

Meva Nagar: Once called Viranipur , this 12th century village lies on the slope of a hill called Nagar-Ki-Bhakarian ,9 km away from Baletra . The Village has three Jain Temples .The Biggest of these is the one dedicated to Nakoda Parsvanath . A Vishnu temple is also worth visiting.

Kiradu: Situated on the foot of a hill near village Hathman Barmer tehsil is Kiradu The inscription dating back to 1161 A.D. reveals that the place was called Kiratkoop and jad once been the capital of punwars. The ruins of five ancient temples-one dedicated to Lord Vishnu and other four dedicated to Lord Shiva are of interest to archaeologists and art lovers alike. The biggest of these temples is the someshwar temple.

Khed: Rao Siha, the founder of the Rathore clan along with his son (Asthanji) conquered Khed from the Guhil Rajputs and planted the standard of the Rathores. A crumbling wall surrounds an old Vishnu temple of Ranchhrji. An image of Garuda (the eagle) at the gate guards the complex. Other temples nearby include temples of Brahma, Bhairav, Mahadev and a Jain temple.

Jasol: Once a principal state of Mallani, this ancient village has got its name from the descendants of a Rathore sub-clan.  A Jain temple and a Hindu temple are worth visiting.  The Hindu temple is ornamented with fine sculptures that were brought from a Jain temple of Lord Mahaveer.

Festivals in Barmer
Tilwara Cattle Fair (March-April): A major cattle fair lasting a fortnight, held in village Tilwara.

Nakoda Parasvanath (Dec–Jan): The festival held in Mevanagar village commemorating the birth anniversary of Parasvanath.

Veeratara Mela: Held at Veeratara (12 km from village Chohatan) the fair venerates goddess Vakaldevi and is held thrice a year in the month of Chaitra, Bhadrapada and Magha.

Khed Fair (Aug-Sep): A big religious fair held on Purnima (full moon ) in village Khed.

Shoppping
A veritable shopper's paradise, Barmer is treasure trove of vibrantly coloured embroidery with excellent mirror work. Also famous are beautifully embroidered fabrics and pouches often patterned with tiny mirrors. Traditional rugs, blankets , shawls, carpets, 'Pattius' Dari in typical Barmer colours and weave are a specialty of the district.

The shopping spots include the tiny shops along the narrow lanes of the colourful and lively Sadar Bazar.

How to Get There
By Air: Nearest airport, Jodhpur.

By Rail: Connection with Jodhpur. Some important train connection are :

By Road: State Roadways, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation connects Barmer with all major cities in the state.