Jhalawar Tourism - Rajasthan

The city of Jhalawar lies in the Jhaalwar district in the south-eastern region of the state of Rajasthan, at the periphery of the Malwa plateau. The city derives its name from Jhalas, a clan of Rajputs. In 1838, Jhala Zalim Singh established this township as a military cantonment to contain the Maratha invaders. The region is known as the Hadoti and the Kali Sindh River flows through the centre of the district to join the Chambal, Rajasthans largest river. Unlike much of the Rajasthan, the erstwhile princely state of Jhalawar has a lush green landscape and thickly wooded forests. It boasts of a rich natural wealth with an exotic wildlife, a range of flora and fauna and water laden fertile soil. Poppy fields lend a vibrant red colour to the landscape while the Saras Crane breeding grounds bring the rich avian life to the region. A rocky terrain on one side and dark, deep forests on the other makes Jhalawar, a unique part of Rajasthan, which is largely unexplored  a treasure trove dating back to several centuries. The region is dotted with formidable forts, pre-historic sculptures, wall paintings, Jain temples, Buddhist caves and stupas amidst dense forests and wildlife. Built by Maharaja Madan Singh the Jhalawar Fort is located in the centre of the town and houses the Collectorate.