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Sightseeing Highlights

At Asind town visit the beautiful temples built by Sawai Bhoj on the banks of River Khari. Badnore Fort, 70km from Bhilwara is another heritage site worth visiting.

Bijoliya town (or ancient Vindhyavali) is a walled city with two gates perched on Uparmal plateau. It has three 10th century Saiviite temples, Mandakini Baori stepwell and Jain temples built by Mahajan Lala in 12th century. The medieval remains of the palace and two 12th century rock inscriptions are worth seeing.
                                                                                                                                 Shahpura town is an early 19th century pilgrim spot of the Ram Snehi sect. The annual five-day 'Phool dol ka mela’ is held here in March-April. 

Mandalgarh was the scene of many a fierce battle during the medieval times. An old fort with low rampart walls and bastions, and two temples, the 17th century Jaleshwar temple and a Shiva temple are the lone survivors of the period.

Pur is a famous pilgrim spot and rich in medieval architecture. Some of the monuments are Udan Chatri, Adhar Shila, and Patola Mahadev.

Bhilwara is an industrial city in the Mewar region of Rajasthan. Famous for its textile manufacturing units, Bhilwara is encircled by Ajmer, Udaipur, Rajasamand, Chittorgarh, Bundi and Tonk districts. This land of extreme climates is known for its handicrafts, textiles, pilgrimage places and historical sites. The region traces its history to a Neolithic site at Bagore village. The first century BC pillar at Nandsa village is said to be of Vedic origin. Medieval Nagar temple architect is found at the temples of Menaal, Bijoliya and Mandalgarh. Bhilwara owes its name to the Bhil tribes who were pushed into interior lands of Rajasthan with the coming of outsider settlers. An alternate story talks of a mint in the region where ‘Bhiladi’ coins were minted thus gaving the land its name. Bhilwara is famous for its Phad paintings, Bahrupiya and Swang art, Gair dance, Jahajpur wooden toys, mozri shoes, and Lakh bangles made by the Lakhara families.
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Quick Facts Getting There
State Rajasthan
District Bhilwara
Coordinates 25° 21′ 0″ N, 74° 37′ 48″ E
Official language(s) Rajasthani, Hindi, Marwari
Bhilwara Climate / Weather Summers 28 °- 45 °C. Winters 20 °- 4 °C
  
Nearest Airport Udaipur
Nearest Train Stations Bhilwara
Main Road Highways NH 4
Best time to visit
October to March
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