Tourist Attraction of Banswara

Tripura Sundari
Tripura Sundari
Tripura Sundari

A temple of Goddess Tripura Sundari, commonly known as Turtia Maata. It has a beautiful idol of black stone having 18 hands, each carrying some symbol, while the Goddess is seen riding a tiger. It is believed that this temple was built before Samrat Kanishka, who rule here. The exact date of its construction is not yet known. It is said to be one of the “Shakti Peeths” of the Hindus having charismatic divine power. 19 Km.Distance from District Head Quarter.

Mahi dam
Mahi dam
Mahi dam

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’. 16 Km. Distance from District Head Quarter

Cheench Brahma Temple
Cheench Brahma Temple
Cheench Brahma Temple

This is a famous 12th century temple of “Lord Brahma”. The black stone statue is of an average man’s height. 18 Km.Distance from District Head Quarter

kagdi Pick- Up Weir
kagdi Pick- Up Weir
kagdi Pick- Up Weir

This is the main tourist attraction situated on the Ratlam Road from the main city of Banswara. It’s a worthy place to see, especially for its fountains, gardens and water, spread over a wide area. 3 Km.Distance from District Head Quarter

 

Andeshwar Jain temple
Andeshwar Jain temple
Andeshwar Jain temple

This is very famous Jain temple housing rare Shilalekhs of the 10th century. Such temples are also found in Talwara, Kalinjara, Bagidora, Ajna and Banswara. Every Jain people having the culture of visiting this temple once in their life cycle. 40 Km.Distance from District Head Quarter

Arthuna
Arthuna
Arthuna

This place of great archaeological importance, is the major attraction of Banswara district. There is a complex of ancient temples which were built in the 11th and 12th centuries. In ancient times it was the capital city of the Parmar rulers. Many temples have been excavated which reveal the glorious past of our rich heritage. It is called the village of old and broken temples.55 Km.Distance from Head Quarter.

Anand Sagar Lake
Anand Sagar Lake
Anand Sagar Lake

On the eastern side of the town lies this artificial lake, said to have constructed by Lachhi Bai Of Idar – The Rani of Maharawal Jagaml. The chhatris or cenotaphs of erstwhile rulers of the state are situated close by.3 Km.Distance from Head Quarter.

kalpvarksh
kalpvarksh
kalpvarksh

Near Anand Sagar the holy trees known as “Kalpa Vriksha” is Situated which are said to fulfill the desires of visitors. 3 Km. Distance from Head Quarter.

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