Rajasthan, India

Places to visit near Begun

Begun is a town in Rajasthan, India, home to about 20,836 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 22 temples, 30 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Bassi WLS (17 km), Menal Water Fall (26 km) and Tilaswan Mahadev Temple (42 km).

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Begun at a glance

Location
Rajasthan, India
Population
about 20,836
Coordinates
24.9833° N, 75.0000° E
Places within 50 km
106 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Kota, 113 km
Railway station
Parsoli (PSLI), 24 km
Airport
Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), 148 km

Top places to visit near Begun

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Begun: 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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Things to see near Begun, by type

Temples near Begun

51 temples within 100 km of Begun. The closest is Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple (36 km); the best-known is Tilaswan Mahadev Temple (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Begun

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Begun. The closest is jüSTa Lake Nahargarh Palace, Chittorgarh (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Begun

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Begun. The closest is Orai Dam (21 km); the best-known is Bassi Dam (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Begun

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Begun. The closest is Gazi Badshah Rehmatullah Alaih (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Begun

21 parks within 100 km of Begun. The closest is Padmini Park (48 km); the best-known is Chhatrapati Shivaji Park (70 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Begun

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Begun. The closest is Menal Water Fall (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Begun

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 187 km on the road.

  1. Start in Begun
  2. 42 km Tilaswan Mahadev Temple · temple, Bhilwara
  3. 20 km Menal Water Fall · waterfall, Chittaurgarh
  4. 35 km jüSTa Lake Nahargarh Palace, Chittorgarh · palace, Chittaurgarh
  5. 9 km Bassi WLS · sanctuary, Chittaurgarh
  6. 34 km Chittorgarh Fort · fort, Chittaurgarh
  7. 47 km Back to Begun

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How to reach Begun

  • By train: Parsoli (PSLI) — about 24 km from the centre
  • By train: Chittaurgarh (COR) — about 50 km from the centre
  • By air: Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), Udaipur — about 148 km by road
  • By air: Kishangarh Airport Ajmer (KQH), Ajmer (Kishangarh) — about 225 km by road
  • By road from Kota: about 113 km · directions
  • By road from Udaipur: about 172 km · directions
  • By road from Ajmer: about 209 km · directions

All places near Begun by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Begun by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2251Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple (36 km)
Forts & heritage3043jüSTa Lake Nahargarh Palace, Chittorgarh (19 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs825Orai Dam (21 km)
Mosques & dargahs722Gazi Badshah Rehmatullah Alaih (47 km)
Parks421Padmini Park (48 km)
Waterfalls715Menal Water Fall (26 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens315Bassi WLS (17 km)
Jain sites615Shree Digambar Jain Adinath Temple, Kirti Stambh (46 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints613Crocodile Safari View Point (23 km)
Churches39ST. George Orthodox Church (50 km)
Museums67Vyas ji ka Barla (31 km)
Other attractions46Abhaypura Ghata (38 km)
Caves02Padajhar Mahadev and Cave (68 km)

Begun: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Begun?

Menal Water Fall (waterfall, about 26 km), Bassi WLS (sanctuary, about 17 km), jüSTa Lake Nahargarh Palace, Chittorgarh (palace, about 19 km), Tilaswan Mahadev Temple (temple, about 42 km), Chittorgarh Fort (fort, about 47 km), Bassi Dam (dam, about 23 km).

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

106 places on Spotwander: 22 temples, 30 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 mosques & dargahs, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest temple to Begun?

Gupteshwar Mahadev Temple, about 36 km by road; Keljhar Mahadev (41 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Begun?

jüSTa Lake Nahargarh Palace, Chittorgarh, about 19 km by road; Ratangarh Fort (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Begun?

Orai Dam, about 21 km by road; Bassi Dam (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Begun?

Start in Begun, visit Tilaswan Mahadev Temple, then Menal Water Fall, then jüSTa Lake Nahargarh Palace, Chittorgarh, then Bassi WLS, then Chittorgarh Fort, and drive back — about 187 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Begun?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Begun?

By train: Parsoli (PSLI), about 24 km away. By air: Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 148 km by road. By road: 113 km from Kota.

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