If stones could speak, then the remains of Juna Barmer, located around 30 km north-west of Barmer city, would roar back to life. As the legend goes, an old, hungry woman's curse turned all those living here into stones overnight.
Once a thriving town founded by Bahada Rao Parmar, the place now (also known as Juna Barmer or old Barmer) is in a shambles. Reaching here is an arduous task. After crossing Aati village, the road to Juna Barmer can be confusing, however, asking locals for directions puts one on the right track.
