The ancient town of the Thar Desert was a great trading center between 8th to 12th centuries AD. Today it is a desert oasis with 16 Brahamanical and Jain temples. These are beautifully sculpted and designed, and most of them have stood the ravages of time. The highlight of this place is its camel ride at the time of the sunset. The tourists have the liberty to watch the architectural forms during camel ride and return to the camps or the resorts. This is followed by drinks. The evening is marked by performing arts and choice of oriental cuisines arranged in the ethnic style of that region. The stay at the camps is highly refreshing.
Pali is named after the Paliwal Brahmins who once inhabited the area. Ancient Pali housed a highly evolved civilization. Naulakha Jain temple has elaborate carvings while Somnath Shiv temple is known for its exquisite sculptures.
Nadol is now a small village but once it was the capital of the Chauhans of Shakambhari. The ancient ruins still speak of the past glory, which this place enjoyed.There are many famous temples in the village and its vicinity like the beautiful Jain temple of Padma Prabhunath,the temples of Somnath and Rikheshwar Mahadeo etc.
Auwa is situated 12 km to the south of headquarter of Marwar Junction Tehsil. The place came into great prominence during the first war of independence of 1857 when its Jagirdar Thakur Kushal Singh revolted against the Britishers. He gave a great blow to the British prestige by repulsing the forces led by Brigadier Lawrence. Thereafter, Col. Home with a large force besieged the place and evacuated it. The place has an ancient temple of Lord Mahadeo on its outskirts, constructed in the 11th century AD.
The Ahhichatragarh Fort is a medium size fort, built by Mughal Emperors Akbar and Shah Jahan. A well planned Mughal Garden retains its old pleasant appearance even today. The city and buildings show distinct Muslim influence. A five domed mosque built by Emperor Akbar dominates the landscape. The city is best visited during the Ramdeoji Kamela and Tejajikamela (fair) in February and August respectively.
