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Ram Kunda
About Ram Kunda

Ram Kunda is situated in Jaisalmer tehsil and is located about 11 kms away from Jaisalmer on the banks of the Kak River. It is one of 375 villages in jaisalmer Block along with villages like Roopsi and Chundhi. Nearby railway station of Ramkunda is Jaisalmer.

There is a temple here which was founded during the reign of Maharaja Amar Singh (1659-1701) by his wife Mansukhi Devi. The principal deity of the temple is Rama but there are idols of Mahishasur the demon bull, Bhairu and Ganesh as well. New statues of Rama and his brother Lakshmana were installed in 1988. The temple monument itself has some inscriptions written on the walls and outside on the Govardhan Pillars which were added to the complex in the early 18th century. Camel rides can be taken here too. Best time to Visit Ram Kunda is from October to March.

Ramkunda Temple in Rajasthan was the home of Ramsnehi, the guru of Maharaja Amar Singh. Amar Singh’s wife, Mansukhi Devi, built the Ramkunda Temple here. In Amar Singh’s time lived a saint called Anant Ram who was the guru of the Maharawal. The main Deity in the temple is Lord Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu. People pass through this town on camel safaris. There are basic places to stay here.

In the temple one gudari (cloth), one mala (necklace) and a topa (cap) are available for worshippers. Nearby the temple lies some beautiful cenotaphs with intricate carvings. Rama Kunda has become a major tourist attraction and worth taking a camel ride too.

 
How to Reach Ramkunda

By Rail
The Nearest Railway Station is Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is connected to major cities of India through broad gauge as well as meter gauge railway tracks. Direct trains to Jaisalmer are available from Jodhpur as well as Delhi. Jaisalmer is connected through both 'Broad gauge' as well as 'Meter gauge' tracks. One can also travel to Jaisalmer by Palace on Wheels.

By Road
There are many big cities which are connected with Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is well connected to the rest of state by well-maintained roads. Deluxe & Ordinary buses of Rajasthan Roadways & Private companies operate form Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Barmer, Mount Abu, Jalore, Ahmedabad etc, Roadways main bus stand opposite Railway station & Golden bus terminal near State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, Shiv road, Jaisalmer are the two major bus stands.

By Air
Jaisalmer is not directly connected to Airways as such, Jodhpur airport which is about 300 kms away is the nearest airport. Jodhpur is connected to all the major metros of India by government owned as well as private airlines. From Jodhpur you can hire Cabs or take a train journey according to one’s wish and preference.

 

 


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