Sikar Tourism

Sikar Tourism One of the most important districts in the Shekhawati, 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. Sikar, combined with other tourist attractions in the Shekhawati region could be a great trip to royal palaces with many unheard stories, forts and the many wars they have been a witness to, frescoes and the beauty of art and culture and the royal yet humble hospitality of the royal state. Download Sikar PDF Guide > What's Great? Sikar is famous for its 'Padharo Mhare Desh' attitude all over the world. It is famous for its art and culture which distinguishes it from any other place. It is also a historical city with forts and havelis containing with them the Mughal era architecture. What's not so Great? The place has a semi - arid climate. It is mainly very hot throughout the year and that causes a little discomfort while sightseeing. For Whom Anyone with love for old forts and art can visit Sikar. The place has a unique culture that will appeal to all. This is a great place for a family vacation. The history of the brave men who ruled our country will fill you with pride.

Forts of Sikar There are many forts in Sikar that have historical value and are immensely beautiful. One of such forts is Danta Fort which is on Sikar Jaipur road via Jobner. It was built by Guman Singh Ladkhani in 1733 and the fort is famous for being on the top and granting a breathtaking view. Another fascinating fort is in Devgarh which is hardly 10 km from Sirkar. It was built by Raja Devi Singh in 1787. This fort can only be reached on foot so get ready for a small trek. Khachariawas has one more beautiful fort for you to visit. It is built on the ground so no trekking there. Khandela is a town near Sikar that is surrounded by Aravali hills. This town has many heart captivating forts like Bara Pana Fort, Chhota Pana Fort, Charoda, Rashora's garden and many other spectacular places.

One Day Itinerary Day 1 -Reach Sikar and try the exquisite local cuisine before you start the day. Firstly you should visit Danta Fort. It is located at a height above the surrounding so the view from the fort is breathtaking. Then you can visit the fort in Devgarh and be thrilled by its history.Day 2 -After a delicious breakfast you can visit Ganeshwar. Take a dip in hot spring and get energised. You should also visit Baleshwar as it is nearby and is very beautiful. Then you can visit Khandela and that will take your entire day as it has many exotic places to visit. It has forts, gardens and an old ruined Shiva Temple.Day 3 -You should visit and seek blessing from Jeen Mataji Temple. She is the Goddess of Power and during Navaratri the place has a huge celebration and is packed with devotees. Then you can spend the day in the local market as Sikar has many gifts that you can take back home for your loved ones.

Restaurants and Local Food in Sikar The restaurants here are mostly north Indian and vegetarian. View 2 Restaurants in Sikar >>

Oct-Maris the best time to visit Sikar October to March are the best months to visit Sikar. Falling in Rajasthan, Sikar experiences extremely hot and semi-arid summers with temperature going as high as 45 to 50 degrees Celsius. Starting from October, as the temperature begins to fall, the weather becomes pleasant to support tourist excursions. From October- March, you might need a pair of light woollens to carry along. Weather in Sikar Loading... Sikar in Summer (April - June) Sikar experiences extremely hot summers, with the temperature ranging between 32 and 45 degrees Celcius. The maximum temperature goes up to 48 degrees Celcius, thus making it an unsuitable time to visit the place. Sikar in Monsoon (July - September) The monsoon starts arriving from June end, and the 90% of Rajasthan's rainfall occurs during these months. The average temperature during this time ranges between 32 and 45 degrees Celcius. Sikar in Winter (October - March) This is the period that attracts the most number of tourists. There is a high degree of variation between the minimum and maximum temperatures during this time. January is the coldest month with the minimum temperature falling down to -2 degrees Celcius at night. Monthly Weather in Sikar Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 9 22 February 12 27 March 18 32 April 25 40 May 28 41 June 28 39 July 27 35 August 25 32 September 25 35 October 21 34 November 14 30 December 11 27