Bhilwara, synonymous
with industries like cloth mills and stone quarries,
is the headquarter of a small district of the same
name in southern Rajasthan. Getting to know Bhilwara
by its industries is not very unusual, as the town
was developed mainly as a large-scale industrial town.
After having been ravished by many invaders over the
centuries, the British offered to turn it into a successful
mart in the 19th century. So Bhilwara itself is not
very attractive and might not figure in the mainstream
tourist itinerary, especially when it is surrounded
by a host of more glamourous destinations like Chittaurgarh
(54km), Rajsamand (87km) and Udaipur (151km).
Nearby Attractions
But a trip to Bhilwara is not totally unprofitable; some of the nearby places like Banera, Bijolia, Menal, Shahpura, Gangapur and Mandal do offer good surprises to one who likes to tread the offbeat track.
and more than anything else, this inconspicuous little town has a very interesting past to boast of.
Major Circuits
• Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer
- Udaipur - Bhilwara - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur -
Delhi
• Delhi - Agra - Udaipur -
Bhilwara - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Bharatpur
- Delhi - Khajuraho