Lohargal

Lohargal (लोहार्गल)
                                is a beautiful place of great tourist interest, situated in the Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan. It is famous for its natural scenic beauty. Lohargal is 68 km from Jhunjhunu via Nawalgarh and Udaipurwati. It is situated at a distance of 10 km from Udaipurwati.

Lohargal has great historical importance – regarded as the place of Bhima, one of the heroes of the great epic of India – the Mahabharata. The holy shrine of Lohargal is situated at the foot hills of the Aravalli Ranges.

In the Varāha Purana, a place named Lohārgala is stated to be ruled over by the Mleccha kings.

There is a holy water tank at Lohargal, where pilgrims who cannot afford to go all the way to Varanasi come to wash away their sins. According to myth a mighty and huge army of Pandavas came to bathe here after their glorious victory on the battle fields only to find that their weapons and armours dissolved in the water.

"The literal meaning of Lohargal is Loha (Iron)+Gal (To melt), means that melts the iron."

Other tourist attractions worth visiting include Malket, Barkhandi, Gyan Bawari, Bhim Kund and Chetan Das Bawari. A large fair, held here every year from Krishna Janmashtami to Amawashya, is a major draw.

The nearest bus station is at Golyana. Regular buses are available to Nawalgarh, Udaipurwati and Sikar.