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Top Bhilwara Hotels
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Hotels(30)|Ratings(7)|Reviews(7) Last rated Dec 14th 2012
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 2500
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Rs. 800
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 7700
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 1500
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Rs. 1500
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Bhilwara, which is often referred to as the ‘City of Cloth, Culture and Calmness’, is located in the Mewar region in the state of Rajasthan. It is at a distance of about 260 km from Jaipur. Towards the north the district touches the Ajmer district, towards its north-west is the Rajsamand district, towards the south and south-east is the Chittorgarh district and towards its east and east-north is the Bundi & Tonk district.
It is believed that this place was named ‘Bhilwara’ because in ancient times the Bhils lived here. However, the peasants who settled at this place eventually drove them towards the hills and other interior places. At present, there are very few Bhil people living in this area. According to another version, there was a mint at this place where coins were minted. These coins were known as 'Bhiladi'. Hence, this district was named as Bhilwara.
Over time, this place has developed as an industrial town and at present it is known as the Textile City of Rajasthan. At times it is also called the Zoo of Minerals as it has rich deposits of several minerals including mica, soapstone, copper, felspar and quartz, white clay, garnet, beryl and asbestos.
The different fairs and festivals celebrated in this place reveal its rich culture and prosperous tradition. Some of the popular fairs and festivals of Bhilwara include Ganesh Mela, Ramdev Ji Ka Mela, Dhanop Mataji Mela, and Badnor Pashu Mela.
The winter months starting from October to March, is considered as the best time to visit this place. Some of the major tourist attractions in and around Bhilwara include Bijolia, Gangapur, Mandal, Menal Temples, Shahpura and Sheetlamata Temple.
Bijolia is about 85 km from Bhilwara and is popular because of its temples. Between the 11th century and 13th century, this place was the centre of religious activities and hundreds of temples were built. However, very few of them remain today. Some of the popular temples in this place include the Undeshwar Temple, the Mandakini Kund and the Jain Temples.
The Menal temples are at a distance of 76km, while the Sheetlamata temple is at a distance of about 85 km from Bhilwara. Gangapur, which is at a distance of 45 km from the city, is a popular place as it gives an insight to the typical Rajasthani villages.
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Bhilwara is often considered the hub around which visitors can plan sightseeing of the nearby attractions like Bijolia, which is famous for its Jain Temples, Undeshwar Temple and Mandakini Baori or Kund, at a distance of 85 km from Bhilwara.
Perched on the Uparmal Plateau is the walled city of Bijoliya. It has Saivite temples of the 10th century and Jain temples of the 12th century, built by Mahajan Lala. Tourists can also see two rock inscriptions of the 12th century in this town.
Another touring spot is Shahpura, where visitors can buy Pabuji ki Phad, which are paintings of the heroic deeds of Marwar’s celebrity, Pabuji. This town is also a 19th century pilgrimage for the sect of Ram Snehi.
Vacationers can visit Shahpura during March - April to witness the 5-day fair of “Phool dol ka Mela”. To get a peek into the lives of villages of Rajasthan, tourists can go to Gangapur, 45 km from Bhilwara, Menal Temples 76 km from Bhilwara and Sheetlamata Temple, 85 km from Bhilwara.
On the shores of River Khari, the temples in Asind town are a popular tourist attraction. Badnore Fort at a distance of 70 km from Bhilwara is also very popular. Adhar Shila, Udan Chatri and Patola Mahadev are some monuments of Pur, which can be seen. With an old fort, 17th century Shiva and Jaleshwar temple, Mandalgarh is another location near Bhilwara that can be visited.
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