- Kishangarh Dumping Yard in Rajasthan features white mounds and blue water pools from marble slurry waste
- The site, near Ajmer, is Asia's largest marble dumping yard and a popular travel destination
- Bollywood films and music videos have been shot here, boosting its appeal as a unique filming location
Want to witness a scene that resembles a snowy landscape in Rajasthan? Then, Kishangarh Dumping Yard is your go-to spot in the land of kings. Also known as 'The Moonland Of Rajasthan', it's a travel destination with dramatic white mounds and blue water pools that create a breathtaking, low-cost, and easily accessible backdrop for aesthetic Instagram clicks. But do you know what looks like a celestial destination today was a massive, white, industrial dumping ground for marble slurry? Located near Ajmer, Kishangarh is considered the "Marble City of India" and the largest marble dumping yard in Asia.
Over the years, thousands of tonnes of marble slurry and fine dust have been dumped in the area, resulting in the formation of artificial hills and a striking white landscape. Additionally, rainwater got collected in the cracks in between the marble slurry, forming small blue artificial lakes.
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Today, the appealing snow-white backdrop has become ideal for fashion, wedding, and other tourism photoshoots.
Kishangarh Dumping Yard Is Now A Trending Travel Destination
The surreal landscape has earned its place as an unconventional filming location in India. Bollywood films and music videos such as Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015), Dabangg 3 (2019), Baaghi 3 (2020), and Thar (2022), Nora Fatehi's Chhor Denge, and Yo Yo Honey Singh's Saiyaan Ji were filmed there. Songs such as 'Dus Bahane 2.0' from Baaghi 3, featuring Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor, and 'Yu Karke' from Dabangg 3, featuring Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha, also helped in increasing the popularity of the dumping yard. Now, tourists from around the world flock to this destination to witness the magnificent beauty.
Many viral videos on Instagram capture stunning glimpses of the Kishangarh Dumping Yard.
One post on Instagram said the dumping yard is a "reminder of how industry and nature collide, creating scenes you wouldn't expect to find in Rajasthan."
Someone even got Madives vibes in India while visiting Kishangarh Dumping Yard.
Several other videos have surfaced online featuring tourists exploring the dumping yard.
Things To Remember While Visiting
Entry to the wastelands is open from 10 am to 5 pm. The best times to explore this destination are early morning (before 11 am) or in the evening (from 4 pm onward), to witness the magnificent sunset.
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Health Hazards Posed By The Kishangarh Dumping Yard
Here's what you must know if you're planning to visit:
- The marble waste dust particles (some of them are even smaller than 75 micrometres) can cause breathing difficulties. People with respiratory conditions are advised to take special precautions, such as wearing masks and avoiding staying here for long.
- Stay away from the water as it is contaminated with chemicals and can cause skin problems.
- No plants grow here. According to an alarming report from the Central University of Rajasthan, groundwater within a 6-km radius of the site has TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) levels up to 10 times the permissible limit, with high levels of fluoride and heavy metals.
In conclusion, although the dumping site seems a perfect place for aesthetic photos, visitors should be aware of the environmental concerns around this spot and behave responsibly.
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