Places to Visit in Sikar

Top attractions and must-see spots in Sikar

  • Devgarh Fort

    A hilltop Rajput fort built in 1787 at 2,100 feet in the Aravalli hills, 10 km from Sikar, offering dramatic views and royal heritage.

  • Ganeshwar Archaeological Site

    A 4,000-year-old Harappan-era excavation site in Neem ka Thana, also known for its naturally occurring sulphur hot springs.

  • Gopinath Ji Temple

    A centrally located Sikar temple dedicated to Lord Krishna as Gopinath, embedded in the daily devotional life of the old city.

  • Harshnath Temple

    A 10th-century hilltop Shiva temple on Harsh Parvat, with intricately carved pillars and a dramatic Aravalli hills setting 11 km from Sikar.

  • Jeen Mata Temple

    A revered hilltop goddess temple in the Aravalli hills, dedicated to Jeen Mata, an incarnation of Durga, drawing massive crowds during Navratri.

  • Khatu Shyam Temple

    A major pilgrimage site dedicated to Shyam Baba, believed to be an incarnation of Barbarika from the Mahabharata.

  • Laxmangarh Fort

    A grand 19th-century hilltop fort built by Raja Laxman Singh, commanding panoramic views over the fresco-rich town of Laxmangarh.

  • Laxmangarh Havelis

    A dense cluster of fresco-painted merchant mansions in the town of Laxmangarh, considered some of the finest in the entire Shekhawati region.

  • Madho Niwas Kothi

    A 19th-century mansion turned museum displaying Shekhawati frescoes, artifacts, and a window into the opulent life of Sikar's ruling class.

  • Nehru Park

    Sikar's largest public garden, used for Gangaur and seasonal festivals, with walks, greenery, and a lively community atmosphere.

  • Rani Sati Temple

    A significant Sikar temple dedicated to Rani Sati, a revered figure in Marwari tradition, attracting devotees from the merchant community across India.

  • Sikar Fort (Sikar Qila)

    An 18th-century fort at the heart of Sikar city, surrounded by the town's original seven entry gates and rich in Shekhawati royal history.

  • Sikar Old Market (Purani Mandi)

    Sikar's traditional market lanes offering Rajasthani textiles, fresco-art reproductions, silver jewelry, handloom products, and local handicrafts.

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