Banswara Travel Guide

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General Information:-

Area              :  44.76 sq Km.
Climate         :  Mean Max.   Mean Min
Summer        :   --.- C           24.0 C
Winter          :   --.- C           3.0 C
Rainfall        :   92 cms.
Clothing        :   Summer      Light Tropical
Winter        Light Woolen
Best Season  :  Oct.-March
Languages    : Rajasthani, Hindi, English.

Home to the tribals with Bhils constituting half of the total population, Banswara has its name derived from 'Bans' or bambo trees, which once grew here in abundance.
The erstwhile state was founded by Maharawal Jagmal Singh, Bounded by Udaipur and Chittaurgarh, 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 Aravallis form the eastern region. 
The ancient town is surroundes by a stone wall, now in ruins. A palace of former rulers 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 a rich wild life variety 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, red spir fowl and grey partridge are generally  spotted in the remote parts of the forest.

Festivals & fairs of Banswara

Holi
An important festival of the region with special celebrations. The tribals, colourfully attired carrying swords and sticks, perform the Gair dance.

Ami Egyaras
Celebrated on the 11th day of the bright half of Phalgun. Young girls and boys fast on the occasion. Colouful fairs with Bhils armed with bows, arrows and swords are a part of the celebrations. 

Ghotia Amba Fair
A colourful fair held in the month of March. The Bhils gather to take a holy dip in the tank near the temple with idols of Pandavas. Tribal weapons, especially arrows and swords are for sale during the fair.

Fair at Mangarh :-
Vithaldeo fairs coinciding with Sharad Purnima and Kartik Purnima are popular among the tribals. 

Prime Sites

Mahi Dam :-
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. 

Anand Sagar Lake or Bai Talab:-
It is an artificial lake on the eastern side of the town constructed by Lachhi Bai of Idar, the queen of Maharawal Jagmal. Beautiful chhatris of rulers of the state and an array of holy trees called ‘Kalpa Vriksha’ famous for fulfilling desires of visitors, lie close by. 

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.