Overview

Home 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.
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.
How to Reach
By Air :
The Nearest airport is Udaipur - 160 kms.
By Train :
Nearest Railway Station is in MP, Ratlam (80 kms.). It is connected with
all the major cities of the country.
By Road :
No route in the district has so far been nationalized and only stage carriages
which are privately owned ply within and out of the district.
Hotel
Tour Cost Based on Per Person in US$
No. of person travelling |
Budget |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Single person |
1231 |
1512 |
On Request |
Twin Sharing ( minimum 02 ) |
714 |
866 |
On Request |
Triple sharing ( Minimum 03 |
589 |
746 |
On Request |
Hotel Envisaged
City |
Budget |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Delhi |
Incredible Home Stay |
Hotel Almondz |
The Royal Plaza |
Mandawa |
Mandawa Haveli |
Mandawa Haveli |
Castle Mandawa |
Bikaner |
Hotel Sagar |
Heritage Inn |
Gajner Palce |
jaisalmer |
Hotel Bharat palace |
Pleasant Haveli |
Hotel Rang Mahal |
Jodhpur |
Ajit Mansion |
Haveli Inn Pal |
The Gateway |
Udaipur |
Pichola Haveli |
Ram Pratap |
Inder Residency |
Jaipur |
Rajputana Haveli |
Khandela Haveli |
Country Inn Suits |
Agra |
Hotel M House |
Royal Residency |
Wyndham Grand |
Varanasi |
Hotel Heritage Inn |
Grand Meraden |
Hotel Ramada |
Inclusions:
• Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis in A/C STD room, as per the list above.
• Breakfast on all days.
• All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
• All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport.
• Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
• An elephant ride at Amber Fort , Jaipur.
• Camel Ride in Jaisalmer.
• 01 hour man pulling rickshaw ride.
Train Tickets : Agra – Varanasi – The best available A/C class
Exclusions:
• Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
• Services of an English speaking local guide
• Flight : Varanasi – Delhi
• Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
• Any airfare or airport tax
• Tips, gratuities.
• Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.
