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to the tribal with Bhils constituting half of the total populations Banswara
has its name derived from Bans or bamboo trees, which once grew here in abundance.
Maharawal Jamal Singh founded the erstwhile state.
With Udaipur and Chittorgarh, forming its boundaries, the district presently
comprises of the territories of former Banswara State and the Chieftainship
of Kushalgarh. While the central and western portion of the district are fertile
plains, the scattered ranges of the Aravali form the eastern region.
The ancient town is surrounded by a stone wall, now in ruins. A palace of a
former ruler of Banswara stands overlooking the town. The teak forests are found
on the slopes of the Aravalli hills. Mango, Khajur and Mahua trees are also
a part of the vegetation of the district.
Banswara has rich wildlife including squirrels, lizards, snakes, chinkara, ronj
and four horned antelope. Panthers can be seen rarely. The avian variety includes
the black drongo, grey shirke, green bee-eater, parrot, jungle crow, wood pecker
and common myna. Grey jungle fowl and grey partridge are generally spotted in
the remote parts of the forests.
Sight Seeing in Banswara
Mahi Dam (18 Km)
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.
Dialab Lake
A beautiful lake covered with lotus flowers.
On the bank of the lake is Badal Mahal, the summer resort of former rulers.
Abdulla Pir
A popular shrine of a Bohra Muslim saint, attracting a large number of Bohra
Muslims from all over during the annual Urs festival.
Madareshwar
A temple of Lord Shiva Mahadeo Temple. Kali Kalyani Dham and Padoli Rathore
are other spiritual centers near the town which attract thousands of people
from all over the country every year.
Banswara City, Rajasthan Major Destinations
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