Barmer, located in the western part of Rajasthan, is a desert town just 153 km from Jaisalmer. It forms a major part of the Thar Desert. The original name of the village was Bahadmer which means the hill fort of Bahada. The town has many historical sites and is a popular tourist destination. The trip to Barmer can be very interesting and offers fascinating sights as one gets to pass through rural Rajasthan. One will see small villages with mud-houses decorated with folk motifs, and colourfully attired people on the way. Though a barren land with harsh climate and tough terrain; Barmer is known for its rich crafts, dance and music.
The name Barmer is derived from the 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 in Rajasthan. Recently, India’s first onshore oil field was discovered in Barmer.
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN BARMER
Hotels are moderately full when the weather is pleasant between December and February, that is, during winter. Hotels are mostly located on the outskirts of the town leading to Jaisalmer as well as in the interior parts of the desert.
Small Barmer hotels 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 good hotels near the oil wells. These offer rooms for Rs 500 to Rs 750 per night. Thankfully, some hotels offer air conditioning to beat the desert heat.
In most cases, the luxury hotels are renovated palaces. Here, one can find royal services and get all the basic necessities. Other important facilities like WiFi and telephone communication can also be found here. The luxury hotels also organize camel rides along the desert and a number of cultural events related to Rajasthani folk culture.
BEST PLACES TO EAT IN BARMER
One can find traditional Rajasthani stuff on the highway Dhabas. The luxury hotels offer a good variety of food along with the traditional local cuisine, and some even stock alcohol.
The average minimum and maximum temperature of Barmer is as given below. The best time to visit Barmer is also specified.
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