Sikar

Sikar is a district located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan state in India. Sikar presents a good many facts for the tourists. Sikar is a beautiful township known for colorful havelis forts, palaces and cenotaphs. Exotic, vibrant and offbeat, Sikar has slowly become one of the most visited tourist destination. It is escorted all around by the highwalls comprising of seven gates. The primitive name of Sikar was "Beer Bhan Ka Bass". Places to visit in the city are Devgarh, Harshnath Temple, Jeen Mataji Temple etc.

It is famous for its art, culture and Padharo Mhare Desh attitude. Raja Bahadur Singh Shekhawat, the Raja of Khandela gifted the village (Beer Bhan Ka Bass) to Rao Daulat Singh, son of Rao Jaswant Singh of Kasli Thikana. At the village site of Beer Bhan Ka Bass, Rao Daulat Singh Ji laid down the foundation of new Thikana Sikar in 1687 and built the fort here. Later on his son Rao Shiv Singh (1721/1748) who was very strong ,clever, courageous and bold, he completed the fort and palaces of Sikar. Shiv Singh was the most prominent Rao Raja of Sikar. He developed the village into a beautiful town. It is surrounded by a strong “Parkota” boundary walls. He was a religious man. The famous Temple of Gopinath Ji was got erected by him. Shiv Singh was a great State builder, mighty warrior, a great lover of the art of the painting and architectures.

Sikar is safely located in the shade of huge walls with seven entrance gates to the town. Sikar is a good getaway for lazing around, drinking in a new culture, doing photo walks and talking to the locals while gawking at marvellous monuments. The forts, palaces and havelis with the exotic craft of fresco and intricate architecture do not fail to amaze you. Living amidst such great work of art, the locals understand art and are passionate about it.