Places to Visit in Banswara

Places to Visit in Banswara

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  • Historic Importance
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Arthuna
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Historic
Arthuna town, which was once the capital city of the Pramar emperors, is popular among tourists due its archaeological significance. This town and its nearby areas have ruins of temples that date back to 11th and 12th century. These temples contain several beautifully designed idols of Lord... Read More »
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HolidayIQ Award 2012

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  • Dams
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Mahi Dam
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Dam
Mahi Dam in Banswara is famous for canals and dams that came into existence with the inauguration of Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project. Many islands of the Mahi River can be found at Mahi Dam catchments field. It is situated 16 km from the Banswara district headquarters and can be easily reached by a... Read More »
Talwara
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Religious
Talwara town is known for its ancient temples dedicated to Laxmi Narayan, Sun God and Amaliya Ganesh. The town also has Dwarka Dhish temple and Jain temple of Sambharnath. Talwara is situated at a distance of 17 km from Banswara District Headquarters and can be easily visited by boarding a bus or... Read More »
Tripura Sundari
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Religious
Tripura Sundari, popularly known as Turtia Maata, is a temple that is located 19 km away from the Banswara district headquarters. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari. This temple is enshrined by the beautiful idol of the goddess that is carved from black stone. The idol installed... Read More »
Anand Sagar Lake
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Lake
Anand Sagar Lake is an artificial lake located on the eastern part of the Banswara. The lake is believed to be built by Lachhi Bai of Idar, the Rani of Maharawal Jagaml. The holy tree known by the name of 'Kalp Vriksha' can be seen in proximity of the artificial lake. Local people believe... Read More »
Kagdi Pick Up Weir
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Other
Kagdi Pick Up Weir, located 3 km away from Ratlam road, is one of the major tourist attractions in Banswara. This tourist attraction features beautiful gardens, fountains and water stretching over the vast land. Read More »
Ram Kund
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Cave
Ram Kund is a cave beneath the hill and hence, it is also known by the name of 'Phati Khan'. The pool located near this kund is filled with cold water throughout the year. According to the legends, Lord Ram spent some time at this site during his exile. Ram Kund is located 25 km from the... Read More »
Bhim Kund
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Religious
Bhim Kund is said to be the place where the Pandavas resided at the time of their exile. A tunnel is said to exist at this site that ends at Ghotiya Amba. According to the folklore, this tunnel was used by the Pandavas at the time of rainy season. Read More »
Paraheada
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Religious
Paraheada is a well renowned Shiva temple that is situated 25 km from Banswara district headquarters. The temple dates back to the 12th century and was constructed by King Mandalik. This temple has numerous inscriptions that reveal the existence of Pramar Emperors at this place. Read More »
Abdulla Pir
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Religious
Abdulla Pir, known by the name of Dargah of Abdul Rasul, is located in the southern part of the destination. Tourists visit this dargah during the celebration of 'Urs'. Travellers and devotees participate in this festival in large number, especially the masses belonging to Bohra society.... Read More »
Shri Raj Mandir
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Religious
Shri Raj Mandir, also known as City Palace, was built in the 16th century. This palace is the epitome of ancient architectural style of the Rajputs. The present Royal family of Rajasthan owns this palace and tourists can explore it only through invitation. Read More »
Cheench Brahma Temple
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Religious
Cheench Brahma Temple is an ancient temple, which dates back to 12th century. This renowned temple is dedicated to Lord Brahma. A black stone statue equal to the average height of a man is enshrined inside the temple. The temple is situated at a distance of 18 km from Banswara and can be reached... Read More »
Madareshwar Shiva Temple
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Religious
Madareshwar Shiva Temple is located on the eastern part of Banswara inside a natural cave on a hill. During the occasion of Mahashivratri, Rudra Abhishek pooja is organised at this temple. This temple serves as the inception point for Kavadi yatra, which ends at the Baneshwar Temple. The yatra... Read More »
Diablab Lake
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Lake
Diablab Lake is located a kilometre away from the Banswara district headquarters. A section of the lake is covered by numerous lotus flowers. Moreover, the Badal Mahal that served as an abode to the earlier rulers is situated on the bank of this lake. Travellers visiting the lake can enjoy boat... Read More »
Andeshwar Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Religious
Andeshwar Temple is a renowned Jain temple which is located on the summit in Kushalgarh tehsil. The temple comprises rare 10th century Shilalekhs. Moreover, the temple also comprises two Digamabara Jain Parshwanath temples. The statue of Bhagwan Parshwanath inside the Digamabara Jain Parshwanath... Read More »
Shri Sai Baba Mandir
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 16
Places to Visit in Banswara
  • Type: Religious
Shri Sai Baba Mandir located atop a hill which is in proximity of the Banswara district headquarters. Read More »

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