Just 250 kilometers from the capital of India is a small town known as Dausa. A delicious name, many would say. Located near the famous districts of Alwar and Bharatpur, the city of Dausa is currently developing itself as a tourist destination. The city will let you experience Rajasthan in a very small area. Be it the famous forts or your favorite camel ride or safari, Dausa has it all.

Chand Baori
A baori or baoli is the Hindi name for a step well. Chand Baori is a step well in Dausa. This step well was constructed around 1900 years ago by the kings of the Chauhan dynasty, the oldest step well in the entire Asian continent. The step well is an architectural wonder and it becomes all the more so considering its age. One has to be there to realize the grandeur and the symmetry of the well. The well is completely identical and consistent. Chand Baori will appear to you like a perfect point projection of a magnificent well. Its famous good steps will stagger and make you swoon with its beauty.

Harshat Mata Temple
Next to the famous step is another famous tourist attraction - Harshat Mata Temple. This famous temple is dedicated to the local goddess Harshit. Unlike the well, this shrine has withstood the ravages of time and has been razed and destroyed by Islamic rulers who invaded the temple. This temple was destroyed by the Islamic rulers. Now only ruins are left here. Here you can see amazing sculptures along with carvings on the pillars and walls in a grand open courtyard. Only ruins are left, but what is still left, the temple is a great sight. With a grand open courtyard and amazing sculptures and carvings on the pillars and walls, we can now only imagine what the temple could have been like in its full glory.

Bhandarej
Bhandarej village has a plethora of attractions, so much so that it will leave you confused as to where to go and where not to. The village has grand steps and impressive walls. But the piece de resistance is the humble Bhadravati Palace. A royal property, the palace has plush rooms and lush green gardens. This palace will indeed give you a royal and a royal feel when you spend your time there.

Mehandipur Balaji Temple
This famous and rather spooky magical temple in Dausa is dedicated to the monkey god- Hanuman. Located near Mehandipur village, this temple is known to have magical properties. It is often believed that this temple cures mentally disturbed and unbalanced-minded people. This is the aura of the temple. Many doctors have tried and failed to explain this. The shining idol of Hanuman is carved on stone and is very conservative, but becomes ecstatic when he rests his eyes on it. The temple attracts many believers and worshipers who come to the temple for their loved ones. The temple offers awe-inspiring and an adventurous experience that one cannot miss.

Fort Madhogarh
Madhogarh Fort is one of the major tourist places in Dausa. This fort was built by the King of Jaipur - Madhav Singh. The fort is situated on top of a hill in the backdrop of beautiful flower fields. Which makes it a very beautiful and attractive fort. Let us tell you that this ancient fort has now been converted into a royal hotel. This hotel offers beautiful accommodations to the tourists visiting here. The fort is a major attraction with its grand central courtyard.

Jhajhirampura
Jhajhirampura is a major tourist destination of Dausa which is famous for its natural water tank as well as the temples of Rudra (Shiva), Balaji (Hanuman ji), and other deities. Jhajhirampura is situated about 45 km from the district headquarters towards Baswa (Bandikui). Any tourist feels very light after coming to this place surrounded by hills and water resources. If you want to visit some natural and spiritual place during your Dausa trip then Jhajhirampura is one you must include in your list.

Lotwara
Lotwara village is situated at a distance of 110 km from Jaipur. The major attraction of this village is Lotwara Garh (Fort). Which was built by Thakur Ganga Singh in the 17th century. Located at a distance of just 11 km from Abhaneri, tourists can visit the village by road. If you want to explore some historical place then definitely visit Lotwara.

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