Bijaipur Tourism

About Bijaipur

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Bijaipur village stretching out from the foot of the Vindyanchal hills is a small place which got its popularity due to its Castle. Surrounded by forests of Jacaranda the village has a typical rural set up with agricultural lands, buffalo carts, small huts and countrymen can be seen various groups. It has its own historical relevance from ancient as the village has been ruled by several dynasties in past. Bijaipur does not have much tourist sites but the isolated picturesque village has a charming atmosphere and is a great place for tourists to experience the rural India. This attractive village is quite renowned for the Bijaipur Palace that is about 200 years old and presently has been converted into a luxurious heritage hotel.

Location

It takes about 11 hours to each Bijaipur from Delhi and the distance between the Bijapur and the capital city is approximately 580 kms.

Places to see in Bijaipur

Bijaipur Castle 
The main and most prominent attraction in Bijaipur is – Castle Bijaipur. Located in the Vindyanchal hills at 600m above sea level it is a wonderful retreat that provides tranquillity and peace. The historical 16th century castle has opened its doors for visitors of Bijaipur as a great heritage hotel in 1991.
 
The ruling family members still reside in the castle and share their traditional experience with guests. This castle is an ultimate place where history, nature and hospitality blend perfectly. The interiors of the castle are capturing and decorated with antiques and traditional artefacts. Castle Bijaipur is an experience that offers pleasant surprises to its visitors. Its beauty is literally beyond words and the way it is always represented for the glimpses of tourists is truly awe-inspiring.

Tourist Attractions around Bijaipur 
Bijaipur serves as a base for several tourist attractions which can be visited. The 1000 year old Pangarh Fort located on the western bank of the Lotus Lake. Places such as Chittorgarh, Menal and Bassi are also great excursion points where tourists visit and have a glimpse of great historical edifice.

How to Reach Bijaipur

By Air : The nearest airport to Bijaipur is Udaipur located at a distance of 160kms. Flights to the major cities of the country such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, etc fly to/from Udaipur.

By Rail : Chittorgarh is nearest railhead to Bijaipur, located at a distance of 40kms only. It connects Bijaipur to major destinations of Rajasthan and other parts of the country.

By Bus : Bijaipur is connected by road with most of the places in Rajasthan state such as Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, Ajmer and Jaipur.

Population

There are around 4500 people living in Bijaipur.

Climate And Weather

Experiencing a local steppe climate, Bijaipur comes across a very less amount of rain showers annually. May is considered to be the warmest prevalent month here with an average temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. The coldest month is notified as January having an average temperature of around 17 degrees Celsius.

Getting Around Bijaipur

For travelling in Bijaipur, you can hire a car or its better to have your own vehicle. Else, a chauffeur driven cars from your journey’s starting point will also work!

Where to stay in Bijaipur

There is no accommodation facility available in Bijaipur except the Bijaipur Palace that is presently serving as the sole place to stay in this region. The hospitality services are quite satisfactory and also they are cost-effective.

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