Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Bag

Bag is a town in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 7,764 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 4 forts & heritage, 13 temples, 4 mosques & dargahs and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Shri Mohankheda Jain Tirth (47 km), Ganga Mahadev Waterfall (57 km) and Dhar Fort (74 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Bag on the map

Bag at a glance

Location
Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 7,764
Coordinates
22.3590° N, 74.7905° E
Places within 50 km
54 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Indore, 146 km
Railway station
Meghnagar (MGN), 83 km
Airport
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), 139 km

Top places to visit near Bag

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bag: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Bag

Things to see near Bag, by type

Forts & heritage near Bag

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bag. The closest is Historical Monument (25 km); the best-known is Sardar Patel Murti (37 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Madhya Pradesh →

Temples near Bag

36 temples within 100 km of Bag. The closest is Shiv Mandir (37 km); the best-known is Sawariya Seth Temple (49 km). Best time: year-round.

All temples in Madhya Pradesh →

Mosques & dargahs near Bag

32 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bag. The closest is Saood Masjid (46 km); the best-known is Bashiran Bee Masjid (48 km). Best time: year-round.

All mosques & dargahs in Madhya Pradesh →

Waterfalls near Bag

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Bag. The closest is BHANDAKHAPER Waterfall (44 km); the best-known is Ganga Mahadev Waterfall (57 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

All waterfalls in Madhya Pradesh →

Jain sites near Bag

18 jain sites within 100 km of Bag. The closest is Dada Vadi (41 km); the best-known is Shri Mohankheda Jain Tirth (47 km). Best time: year-round.

All jain sites in Madhya Pradesh →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bag

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bag. The closest is Dinosaur Fossil National Park (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Madhya Pradesh →

A one-day trip from Bag

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 201 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bag
  2. 5 km Bagh Buddhist Caves · cave, Dhar
  3. 36 km Rajghat · heritage site, Barwani
  4. 8 km Sardar Patel Murti · heritage site, Dhar
  5. 69 km Ganga Mahadev Waterfall · waterfall, Dhar
  6. 36 km Shri Mohankheda Jain Tirth · Jain temple, Dhar
  7. 47 km Back to Bag

Plan a longer trip from Bag — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Bag

No traveller has reported from around Bag yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Bag

  • By train: Meghnagar (MGN) — about 83 km from the centre
  • By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), Indore — about 139 km by road
  • By air: Vadodara International Airport (BDQ), Vadodara — about 201 km by road
  • By road from Indore: about 146 km · directions
  • By road from Ujjain: about 171 km · directions
  • By road from Vadodara: about 207 km · directions

All places near Bag by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Bag by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage446Historical Monument (25 km)
Temples1336Shiv Mandir (37 km)
Other attractions333Historic Trees (42 km)
Mosques & dargahs432Saood Masjid (46 km)
Waterfalls221BHANDAKHAPER Waterfall (44 km)
Jain sites718Dada Vadi (41 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens417Dinosaur Fossil National Park (3 km)
Churches317Khan House 55 (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs716Nanpur Phata Dam (29 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints311Aasha Gram Hills (46 km)
Parks38Nehru Park (42 km)
Museums06Palace Garden (62 km)
Caves14Bagh Buddhist Caves (5 km)

Bag: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Bag?

Bagh Buddhist Caves (cave, about 5 km), Shri Mohankheda Jain Tirth (Jain temple, about 47 km), Dinosaur Fossil National Park (national park, about 3 km), Ganga Mahadev Waterfall (waterfall, about 57 km), Khan House 55 (church, about 1 km), Sardar Patel Murti (heritage site, about 37 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bag?

54 places on Spotwander: 4 forts & heritage, 13 temples, 3 other attractions, 4 mosques & dargahs, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Bag?

Historical Monument, about 25 km by road; Sardar Patel Murti (37 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Bag?

Shiv Mandir, about 37 km by road; Ganpati Temple (37 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Bag?

Saood Masjid, about 46 km by road; Kadimi Masjid (48 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bag?

Start in Bag, visit Bagh Buddhist Caves, then Rajghat, then Sardar Patel Murti, then Ganga Mahadev Waterfall, then Shri Mohankheda Jain Tirth, and drive back — about 201 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Bag?

October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Bag?

By train: Meghnagar (MGN), about 83 km away. By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 139 km by road. By road: 146 km from Indore.

Towns near Bag

Nearest cities

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bag’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.