Rajasthan-Banswara

Shri Raj Mandir

About

Shri Raj Mandir or more popularly known as the City Palace was built in the 16th century and situated on a hillock overlooking the town. Covering a huge area it follows typical style of old Rajput architecture.

 

This palace is still owned by the Royal family. The palace has been maintained rather well and can be visited only by a lucky few, only by invitation. The Tripolia Gate near the entrance of the City Palace has been a mute witness to the fortunes of the palace.

 

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: True
• Honeymoon: False
• SeeBeach: False

Other

 

 

Mahi Dam

About

 Banswara is also well known for the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project and for numerous dams and canals situated at beautiful sites.

Under the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project, various dams and canals have been built over the Mahi River amid beautiful surroundings. The Mahi River has a number of islands at intervals and hence Banswara is at times referred to as the city of hundred islands.

 

The Mahi Dam and the Kagdi Pikup have a picturesque fountain garden, surely worth a visit.

 

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: True
• Honeymoon: False
• SeeBeach: False

Other

 Banswara is also well known for the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project and for numerous dams and canals situated at beautiful sites. The Mahi river has a number of islands inside the Mahi Dam catchment area and thus Banswara is also known as the 'City of Hundred Islands'.

Anand Sagar Lake

About

On the eastern side of the town is an artificial lake and is also known as the Bai Talab. This lake has been constructed by Lachhi Bai of Idar, the Rani of Maharawal Jagmal, nearby lies the chattris or cenotaphs of the rulers of the state. They have a very peculiar structure triple storeyed in the rear and double storeyed in the front.

The lake is beautifully adorned by "Kalp Vriksha" which is couple of holy tree and it fulfills the desires of every travellers. The charming surroundings also attract many visitors over here.

 

 

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: True
• Honeymoon: False
• SeeBeach: False

Other

Anand Sagar is an artificial lake on the eastern side of the town also known as Bai Talaab. The chhatris or cenotaphs of former rulers of the Princely state are located close by. The holy trees known as "Kalpa Vriksha" are located in the vicinity as well. These two trees are considered divine and are believed to fulfill the wishes of the devotees. Peaceful and charming surroundings add to the ambience of the place.

Dialab Lake

About

Dailab Lake is again one of those numerous lakes found in the desert state of Rajasthan. Covered with beautiful lotus flowers round the year the lake has a beautiful structure named Badal Mahal (Palace of Clouds).

This magnificent palace previously the resort of its erstwhile rulers is now an important tourist spot. It is one of the most frequented sites of the town apart from its temple complex.

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: False
• Honeymoon: False
• SeeBeach: False

Other

Anand Sagar is an artificial lake on the eastern side of the town also known as Bai Talaab. The chhatris or cenotaphs of former rulers of the Princely state are located close by. The holy trees known as "Kalpa Vriksha" are located in the vicinity as well. These two trees are considered divine and are believed to fulfill the wishes of the devotees. Peaceful and charming surroundings add to the ambience of the place.3

Abdulla Pir

About

Abdulla Pir is a Muslim shrine of Bohra saint and is mostly visited by Bohra Muslims who visit this place during URS. Apart from the Muslim festivals of Id and Muharram celebrated here, Urs forms an annual occurrence.

Abdullah Pir tomb here is an important shrine for the Bohra Muslims who were originally Hindus but later became Mustali Ismaili Muslims. The Urs is a commemoration of the death anniversary of Abdullah Pir.

 

Muslims in Banswara follow an absolute preacher, the Dai Mutlaq, and are chiefly traders. The shrine of Abdullah Pir is visited by Muslim devotees from various parts of the country as well as abroad. Set amidst beautifully laid out gardens, the shrine with a domed roof is a solid white marbled structure with four entrances.

• Hill Station: False
• Religus: True
• Honeymoon: False
• SeeBeach: False

Other

This is a Muslim shrine of Bohra saint and is mostly visited by Bohra Muslims who visit this place during URS. Apart from the Muslim festivals of Id and Muharram celebrated here, Urs forms an annual occurrence.

Abdullah Pir tomb here is an important shrine for the Bohra Muslims who were originally Hindus but later became Mustali Ismaili Muslims. The Urs is a commemoration of the death anniversary of Abdullah Pir. Muslims in Banswara follow an absolute preacher, the Dai Mutlaq, and are chiefly traders.

The shrine of Abdullah Pir is visited by Muslim devotees from various parts of the country as well as abroad. Set amidst beautifully laid out gardens, the shrine with a domed roof is a solid white marbled structure with four entrances.