Baran district, Rajasthan, India

Places to visit near Baran

Baran is a town in Baran district, Rajasthan, India, home to about 87,478 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 17 temples, 7 mosques & dargahs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Shree Adinath Digamber Jain Chandroday Atishay Kshetra Chandkheri Khanpur (53 km), Shiv Puri Dham (81 km) and Noori Jama Masjid (83 km).

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Baran, Rajasthan
Baran, Baran district, Rajasthan, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baran at a glance

Location
Baran district, Rajasthan, India
Population
about 87,478
Coordinates
25.1000° N, 76.5167° E
Places within 50 km
61
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Kota, 84 km
Railway station
Baran (BAZ), 2 km
Airport
Jaipur International Airport (JAI), 255 km

Top places to visit near Baran

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

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Temples near Baran

63 temples within 100 km of Baran. The closest is Hanuman ji Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Manihara Mahadev Temple (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Baran

27 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Baran. The closest is Jama Masjid (1 km); the best-known is Masjid Barah Bhaiyan, Talab Para (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baran

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baran. The closest is Prit Garden (1 km); the best-known is Mahaveer Garden (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Baran

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baran. The closest is Koyla Fort (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Baran

18 parks within 100 km of Baran. The closest is Prajapati Bhavan (1 km); the best-known is Deendayal Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baran

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baran. The closest is Tapu Manihara Mahadev Talab, Island Manihara Mahadev Pond (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Baran

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 143 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baran
  2. 16 km Koyla Fort · fort, Baran
  3. 7 km Badan Balaji Temple · temple, Baran
  4. 13 km Mahaveer Garden · garden, Baran
  5. 1 km Manihara Mahadev Temple · temple, Baran
  6. 53 km Shree Adinath Digamber Jain Chandroday Atishay Kshetra Chandkheri Khanpur · Jain temple, Jhalawar
  7. 53 km Back to Baran

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From travellers near Baran

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How to reach Baran

  • By train: Baran (BAZ) — about 2 km from the centre
  • By train: Ghataka Varana (GKB) — about 72 km from the centre
  • By air: Jaipur International Airport (JAI), Jaipur — about 255 km by road
  • By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), Bhopal — about 273 km by road
  • By road from Kota: about 84 km · directions
  • By road from Gwalior: about 260 km · directions
  • By road from Jhansi: about 262 km · directions

All places near Baran by distance

Within 15 km of Baran

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Baran by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1763Hanuman ji Mandir (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs727Jama Masjid (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens824Prit Garden (1 km)
Forts & heritage524Koyla Fort (16 km)
Parks518Prajapati Bhavan (1 km)
Other attractions518Char Murti Chok (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs214Tapu Manihara Mahadev Talab, Island Manihara Mahadev Pond (3 km)
Jain sites313Jodla Jain Mandir (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints010View Point (69 km)
Museums29Government Museum (1 km)
Churches29Ipc Yeshu Darbar (5 km)
Waterfalls17Bhadka Waterfall (32 km)
Buddhist sites24Buddha Temple 💙💙💙 (20 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Kali Sindh (50 km)
Caves12Cave Shiv Temple (29 km)

Baran: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Baran?

Manihara Mahadev Temple (temple, about 3 km), Mahaveer Garden (garden, about 4 km), Badan Balaji Temple (temple, about 13 km), Koyla Fort (fort, about 16 km), Deendayal Park (park, about 1 km), Masjid Barah Bhaiyan, Talab Para (mosque, about 1 km).

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

61 places on Spotwander: 17 temples, 7 mosques & dargahs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 5 parks.

Which is the nearest temple to Baran?

Hanuman ji Mandir, about 1 km by road; Kumaharo ka Mandir (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Baran?

Jama Masjid, about 1 km by road; Masjid Barah Bhaiyan, Talab Para (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Baran?

Prit Garden, about 1 km by road; Saket Garden (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Baran?

Start in Baran, visit Koyla Fort, then Badan Balaji Temple, then Mahaveer Garden, then Manihara Mahadev Temple, then Shree Adinath Digamber Jain Chandroday Atishay Kshetra Chandkheri Khanpur, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Baran?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Baran?

By train: Baran (BAZ), about 2 km away. By air: Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 255 km by road. By road: 84 km from Kota.

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