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Tal Chhapar Sanctuary

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Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is a sanctuary located in the Churu district of Northwestern Rajasthan in the Shekhawati region of India. It is known for blackbucks and is also home to a variety of birds.

Sethani Ka Johara

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Sethani Ka Johara Lies On The North Side Of The Road Perhaps 5 Km West Of Churu Along The Ratangarh Road. It Is Perhaps The Finest Johara (Reservoir) In The Area In That It Is Not Only Attractive But Also Efficient, Holding A Store Of Water, Often From One Monsoon To The Next. It Was Built In 1899 By The Widow Of Bhagwan Das Bagla As Part Of The Famine Relief Projects That The Merchants Financed In Those Terrible Years Of The Close Of The Century. A Peaceful Place, It Attracts Various Birds And Animals, Including Nilgais, In Winter.

City Palace Karauli

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Built by the Arjun Pal, founder of Karauli in 14th century, now cty palace only has some remains. The structure which one can see in the name of city palace was erected by Rajas Gopal Singh in the 18th century.

Harshat Mata Temple - Abhaneri

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Located 33 Kms From Dausa Adjacent To The Chand Baori Is A Temple Dedicated To Harshat Mata – The Goddess Of Joy And Happiness. As Per The Legends, The Goddess Is Always Cheerful And Showers The People With Blessings Of Joy And Happiness. Its Magnificent Architecture And Sculptural Styles Are A Delight For The Eyes! 

Chand Baori(Stepwell)- Abhaneri

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Abhaneri 88 Kms From Jaipur On The Jaipur-Agra Road Is Another Attraction Of Dausa, It Is Believed To Be Established By Raja Chandra. One Of The Popular Places To Visit In Abhaneri Is The Chand Baori (Stepwell). Built Back In The Eighth Century, It Is One Of The Deepest And Largest Step Wells In India. The Phenomenal Structure Is 19.5 Meters In Depth And Features 1000 Narrow Steps, Spanning 13 Storeys.