Banswara (City of Hundred Islands)
North western India, Southern part of the Rajasthan state, South to Jaipur, about 527 Km from Jaipur, and 827 Km from Delhi, About 170km from Udaipur,
Banswara
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Banswara is also known as ‘City of Hundred Islands’ as many of the islands are present in the Mahi river. The name is derived from bans means bamboo shoots as bamboos were used to grow in abundance here in earlier times. The region is also famous for deep jungles that are inhabited by Panther and for rich flora and fauna. The slopes of Aravalli hills found here are the home to many plants as well as wild animals. Banswara is one of the best examples of Rajput architecture.
Banswara City is the district headquarters. Banswara is bounded on the north by Udaipur District, on the northeast by Chittorgarh District, on the east and southeast by Madhya Pradesh state, on the southwest by Gujarat state, and on the west by Dungarpur District.
Language : Wagdi(Rajasthani), Hindi
Spoken
Weather : Summer- about 42°C - 25°C,
Winter - about 22°C - 14°C,
Rainy Season – very humid (July – Mid September)
Clothing : Summer – Light cotton clothes,
Winter – Woolens
Best Season : September - March
to Visit
Routes:
By air : Nearest Airport - Udaipur( about 160 Km)
By Train : Nearest railhead Ratlam Junction (about 80Km)
By road : Direct road connection with Jaipur, Ratlam, Dungarpur and
Dohad
Visit:
Places to see:
Arthuna - Complex of ancient temples built in
11th and 12th century
Tripura Sundari - One of the Shakti Peeth of Hindus and
dedicated to Goddess Tripura
Sundari or Turtia Mata.
Paraheada - Shiv temple of 12th century
Cheench - Brahma Temple having black stone statue
of the deity.
Sai Baba Mandir - Lord Sai temple of nature.
Anand Sagar Lake – An artificial lake also known as Bai Talab,
a Couple of holy tree 'KalpVriksha' is that
present here is famous as the trees
that fulfill the desire of the visitors.
Dialab Lake – beautiful Lake with Lotus flowers
Badal Mahal - A summer residence of former rulers, on
the embankment of Dialab Lake.
Abdulla Pir - A shrine of Bohara Muslim Saint, Abdul
Rasul. An annual Muslim Fair is held here at the time of
Urs.
Madareshwar - Lord Shiva temple inside a natural cave of high hills.
Mahi Dam - A part of Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project
Kagdi pickup - Beautiful fountain garden.
Weir
Ram Kund - a deep cave under the hills. It is said that
Lord Rama lived here Lord Rama
during his exile period.
Bhim Kund - It’s said that Pandavas lived here during
their exile.
Shri Raj Mandir – Royal Palace
Sitamata Wildlife - includes large variety of animals, Sanctuary reptiles
and fish.
Talwara - Religious site with Temples of Sun God,
Lord Amaliya Ganesh, Laxmi
Narayan, Jain temple of Sambharnath
Shopping:
Famous articles - Tribal Jewelry, Mojaries
Shopping Place - Main market
Fairs and Festivals:
Baneshawar Fair - Biggest tribal fair held at Baneshawar (60km) on the
confluence of River Mahi, Som and Jhakham.
Ghodi Ranchodji - Held on the bank of river Mahi Fair
Ghotia Amba Fair - Five days fair held at Ghotia Ambe Dham Temple.
Mangarh Fair - Important tribal fair to pay tribute to
Govind Guru, Founder of Samp Sabha.
Aamligyaras - Held at Ghodi Ranchod, Bhim Kund
etc.Bhills attend it armed with bows,
arrows and swords.
Accomodation:
Hotel Sai International
Surya Palace Hotel
Raj Hotel
Hotel Ashoka Palace
Hotel Keshav
Hotel Palaza