This trail narrates the story of Ahar, one of the largest rural Bronze Age sites of the Ahar-Banas culture of South Rajasthan. It displays about 250 cenotaphs of the kings of Mewar (the Maharanas), built over 350 years now.
The walk will begin at the Ahar Museum, which houses a large collection of artefacts and sculptures interpreting the history of the fascinating Indus Valley Civilisation. It will then proceed to the cenotaphs, especially the royal ones (also known as Mahasatya ji). It is one of the largest cenotaph complexes existing amidst the medieval Rajput cenotaphs, covering an area of 3.02 hectares. The walk will then proceed to Gangaudbhav Kund (generally known as Gangu Kund), a place known for the origin of the holy river Ganga; and the Bhaktimati Meera Temple, a 10th-century temple famous for its elevated plinth with intricate carvings and continuous panels of sculptures.
Also, in preserving India heritage walks' initiative of protecting and promoting the local art and craft, the walk will end with a visit to the traditional musical instrument shops where tie-and-dye craftsmen are involved in their patrimonial businesses which they have inherited for generations.
This guided tour is free.
