Places to visit around Mehndipur Balaji
Mehndipur Balaji of Rajasthan is considered one of the largest pilgrimage sites in India. This temple is a famous temple of Lord Hanuman present in Dausa district. It is said that Hanuman ji is present here in the form of a child. Inder prays to God for his protection from the negative energy coming for darshan in the temple. It is believed that problems like ghosts are cured here and that is why it is a popular religious place. However, many myths regarding Balaji's Prasad are also popular among the people. Most of the people come here to fulfill their wishes and return home directly.
There are very few people who explore the nearby tourist spots after visiting here. In this article, we are going to tell you about the tourist locations within a radius of 100 kilometers from Balaji. Let us tell you….
Bhangarh Fort, one of the mysterious places of Rajasthan, is a beautiful historical building built amidst the mountains. During monsoon this fort is surrounded by the greenery of the mountains. This sight in itself makes one crazy. The special thing is that it is only 40 kilometers away from Balaji temple. To reach here you will have to drive on Agra-Jaipur Highway. However, Bhangarh can also be reached through local transport. It is said about Bhangarh that one cannot stay here at night. Therefore, the tourists coming here return after visiting the fort in daylight itself.
One of the historical places of Dausa is Abhaneri, which is known here as an old Chand stepwell. It is said that it was built 1900 years ago by the kings of Chauhan dynasty. This is considered to be the oldest step well in the entire Asian continent. If you want to reach here from Balaji temple, then you will have to travel only 30 kilometers by road. Taking pictures here in the evening is a different thing. It is said about this place that an entire wedding procession that had come here had disappeared. If you are fond of seeing the ancient buildings of Rajasthan then you should definitely visit here.
There is a historical temple near Abhaneri i.e. Chand Stepwell which is dedicated to Mata Harshat. It is just 24 kilometers away from Mehandipur Balaji. It is said that this temple had once gone through very bad times. Because Muslim rulers tried to destroy it. Now this temple is lying in ruins. The large courtyard along with beautiful sculptures and carvings of pillars attract the attention of the visitors.
Rajasthan is also called the stronghold of Kilo. There is also a Madhogarh Fort here which was built by Raja Madhav Singh. The distance of this fort from the temple is only 83 km and it takes about 1.3 hours to reach here. This old fort has now been converted into a royal hotel. Tourists like the grand construction of this fort.
Well, if you want to know the nature closely in Rajasthan or want to enjoy a trip to the hilly areas, then you should go to Sariska National Park. Its distance from Balaji temple is about 100 kilometers. Safari can be enjoyed in Sariska National Park and the food here at night is also very good. The distance from Delhi to Sariska is also 150 kilometers.
