Popular for its textile industry. Hamirgarh Eco-park and Harni Mahadev temple are important tourist destinations.

Visit Places in Bhilwara

Famous as the ‘city of textiles and looms’, Bhilwara got its name from the Bhils (tribal people) who lived there during the days of yore. Come explore the attractions and places to visit in Bhilwara as the every City of Rajasthan has a lot to offer.

• Badnore Fort – Towering over a small hill, this seven-storied fort in Bhilwara is an excellent example of medieval Indian architecture. Located 70 kilometres from Bhilwara on the Bhilwara Asind Road, it offers breath-taking views. One can also visit the many small monuments and temples within the walls of Badnore Fort.
• Pur Udan Chatri – Pur Udan Chatri is about 10 kilometres from Bhilwara city. It is renowned for Udan Chatri and Adhar Sheela Mahadev, where the geographical wonder of a huge rock resting on a small one attracts tourists.
• Kyara ke Balaji – The Kyara ke Balaji has an image of Lord Hanuman which the locals believe appeared naturally on the rock. When visiting Kyara ke Balaji, you can also visit other locations such as Patola Mahadev Temple, Ghata Rani Temple, Beeda ke Mataji Temple and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.
• Madhav Gou Vigyan Anusandhan Kendra – Cows are the livelihood for most of the locals in Bhilwara. Thus, the Madhav Cow Science Research Centre in the village Gaadarmala is very popular as it offers them knowledge and the know-how on how to better care for their animals.
• Mandal – Located around 16 kilometres from Bhilwara city, is Mandal, where you can find the find the cenotaph of Jagganath Kachhawaha, better known as Battis Khambon ki Chhatri. Some of them have beautiful carving at the base and on the upper portion. The chhatri also encloses a huge Shivaling.
• Harni Mahadev – Founded by the ancestors of the Darak family and named after the nearby village, the Harni Mahadev is a Shiva temple, located around 8 kilometers from the city. Surrounded by picturesque hills, this is a beautiful destination for tourists.
• Gayatri Shakti Peeth – The Shakti Peetha is a place of worship consecrated to the goddess Shakti or Sati, the female principal of Hinduism and the main deity of the Shakta sect. In Bhilwara, the Gayatri Shakti Peeth is located near the main city bus stand.
• Dhanop Mataji – 3 kilometres away from Sangariya is Dhanop, a little village where you can visit the Sheetla Mata Temple. This colourful temple has bright red walls and pillars, a chequered marble floor and an idol of the goddess Sheetla (an incarnation of Goddess Durga) in black stone.
• Shri Beed ke Balaji – The Shri Beed ke Balaji is temple is situated 3 kilometres away from Kanechhan village in Shahpura tehsil. Isolated and surrounded by nature, it is a wonderful spot to visit if you wish to experience tranquility and peace.
• Shri Charbhujanath Temple – Many visitors in Bhilwara head to Rajsamand, where the revered Charbhuja Mandir is located. The temple, located at a convenient distance from Bhilwara, is consecrated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated in the Kotri tehsil.
• Bagore Sahib – Bagore Sahib is a historical gurudwara where Shri Guru Govind Singh Ji stayed on his journey to Punjab. This gurudwara is situated about 20 kilometres from the town of Mandal in the village Bagore of Tehsil Mandal. It has been blessed by the visit of the Tenth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
• Chamunda Mata Mandir – The Chamunda Mata Mandir is situated on the hills of Harni Mahadev. Once on top, one can get a spectacular view of the whole city. The location, just 5 kilometres from Bhilwara, is a place to visit if you seek the peace.
• Menal Waterfall – 80 kilometrs from Bhilwara, on the Bhilwara-Kota road is a beautiful waterfall where the water falls to a depth of 150 metres into a V-shaped valley with great force, making for a beautiful sight.
• Jataun Ka Mandir Temple – Dating back to the middle of the 11th century, the Jataun ka Mandir is a Shiva temple that is said to have been built by a Bhil tribal who was considered to be among the first settlers here.
• Ganesha Temple – The Ganesha Temple is a highly revered shrine dedicated to the elephant god, Ganesha. Vinayak Chaturthi is celebrated with great fanfare and draws people across Rajasthan. The festive Ganesh Mela is also held at that time.
• Triveni – Triveni Chauraha is located 40 kilometres from the city of Bhilwara and is the meeting point of Menali River with Badachh and Banas Rivers. Along the coast is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva that remains submerged under water during monsoon.
• Meja Dam – The Meja Dam located 20 kilometres from Bhilwara is one of the biggest dams in Bhilwara and is famous for its lush green park. It is a famous tourist attraction and favoured picnic spot.
• Bijolia – Bijolia is a census town famous for the Shree Digambar Jain Parshwanath Atishaya Teerthkhshetra, the Bijolia Fort and the Mandakini Temple. Located on the Bundi – Chittorgarh road, the Fort also houses a Shiva temple known as the Hajaresvara Mahadeva Temple.
• Tilasvan Mahadev – Located 15 km from Bijolia, are four temples, the principal of which is dedicated to Sarweshwar (Shiva), which reportedly belongs to 10th or 11th century. The temple complex also houses a monastery, a kund or reservoir and a toran or triumphal arch.
• Shahpura – 55 km from Bhilwara is the town of Shahpura. Surrounded by a wall with four gates, it’s a place of pilgrimage for the followers of Ram Sanehi sect founded amongst the Hindu in 1804. The sect has a holy shrine known as Ram Dwara. Pilgrims from all over the country visit this shrine throughout the year. Trimurti Smarak, Barahat Ji Ki Haveli and Pivaniya Talab are other important attractions here.
• Jahajpur – 90 km from Bhilwara lies Jahajpur. The village has a group of temples dedicated to Shiva called the Barah Deora. Jahajpur is well-known for an important Jain temple that is dedicated to Munisvuratnath. It also houses a mosque, known as the Gaibi Pir, named after a Muhammadan Saint Gaibi who is said to have resided here during the reign of Emperor Akbar.
• Asind – The town, known for its temples, is situated on the left bank of the river Khari. During the princely rule, the town was an estate comprising seventy two villages, held by one of the first class nobles of the Mewar state, who held the title of Rawat and belonged to the Chundawat sect of the Sisodia Rajput.
• Mandalgarh – Located 54 km from Bhilwara, this place possesses historical importance as it was the scene of many battles during the medieval times. A half-mile long fort stands guard with low rampart wall and bastions encircling the crest of the hill on which it stands. The fort houses two temples, one dedicated to Lord Shiva called Jaleshwar and the other dedicated to Krishna called Bada Mandir.

Other must visit sites in Bhilwara

• Hamirgarh Eco-Park
• Adhar Sheela Mahadev
• Smriti Van
• Ramniwas Dham
• Mandakini Mandir Bijauliya
• Swaibhoj Temple
• Gata Rani Mandir
• Pansal Fort
• Sanganer fort
• Love Garden