Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Bhitarwar

Bhitarwar is a town in Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 17,679 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 15 temples, 9 forts & heritage, 3 parks and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Shree Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Sonagir Ji (35 km), Datia Palace (46 km) and Shri Pitambara Peeth (47 km).

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Bhitarwar, Madhya Pradesh
Bhitarwar, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bhitarwar at a glance

Location
Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 17,679
Coordinates
25.7922° N, 78.1108° E
Places within 50 km
62 (3 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 parks
Nearest city
Gwalior, 60 km
Railway station
Simariatal (SMTL), 30 km
Airport
Gwalior Airport (GWL), 71 km

Top places to visit near Bhitarwar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bhitarwar: 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 Bhitarwar, by type

Temples near Bhitarwar

53 temples within 100 km of Bhitarwar. The closest is Shree Katam Hanumanji Temple (30 km); the best-known is Shri Pitambara Peeth (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bhitarwar

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bhitarwar. The closest is Ancient Temple Remains at Pawaya (Historic Padmavati) (16 km); the best-known is Gwalior Fort (61 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bhitarwar

32 parks within 100 km of Bhitarwar. The closest is Gandhi Park (31 km); the best-known is Veerangna Maharani Laxmi Bai Park (74 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bhitarwar

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bhitarwar. The closest is Asnai Lake Reservoir (43 km); the best-known is Tighra Dam (60 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bhitarwar

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bhitarwar. The closest is Asgar Ali Shah Baba Dargah (43 km); the best-known is Datia Palace (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bhitarwar

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bhitarwar. The closest is Karera WLS (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bhitarwar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 107 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bhitarwar
  2. 20 km Karera WLS · sanctuary, Gwalior
  3. 39 km Shri Pitambara Peeth · temple, Datia
  4. 2 km Datia Palace · palace, Datia
  5. 12 km Shree Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Sonagir Ji · Jain temple, Datia
  6. 19 km Dhumeshwar Waterfall, Sindh River · waterfall, Gwalior
  7. 15 km Back to Bhitarwar

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How to reach Bhitarwar

  • By train: Simariatal (SMTL) — about 30 km from the centre
  • By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), Gwalior — about 71 km by road
  • By air: Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), Agra — about 191 km by road
  • By road from Gwalior: about 60 km · directions
  • By road from Jhansi: about 75 km · directions
  • By road from Orchha: about 90 km · directions

All places near Bhitarwar by distance

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50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Bhitarwar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1553Shree Katam Hanumanji Temple (30 km)
Forts & heritage941Ancient Temple Remains at Pawaya (Historic Padmavati) (16 km)
Parks332Gandhi Park (31 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs623Asnai Lake Reservoir (43 km)
Mosques & dargahs719Asgar Ali Shah Baba Dargah (43 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens519Karera WLS (20 km)
Other attractions318Katora Talab (45 km)
Museums617Narwar Fort (33 km)
Waterfalls215Dhumeshwar Waterfall, Sindh River (15 km)
Churches213Christ Church (46 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints013Sunset View Point (51 km)
Jain sites27Shree Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Sonagir Ji (35 km)
Buddhist sites27Samyak Buddha Vihar (46 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Sank River Picnic Spot (57 km)
Caves02Sadhana Caves (57 km)
Beaches & coast01Light House Thatipur Zone (60 km)
Ashrams01Asharam Ashram (72 km)

Bhitarwar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Bhitarwar?

Shree Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Sonagir Ji (Jain temple, about 35 km), Dhumeshwar Waterfall, Sindh River (waterfall, about 15 km), Datia Palace (palace, about 46 km), Shri Pitambara Peeth (temple, about 47 km), Karera WLS (sanctuary, about 20 km), Bhadawana Waterfall (waterfall, about 54 km).

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

62 places on Spotwander: 15 temples, 9 forts & heritage, 3 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest temple to Bhitarwar?

Shree Katam Hanumanji Temple, about 30 km by road; Shri Kamleshwar Temple (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bhitarwar?

Ancient Temple Remains at Pawaya (Historic Padmavati), about 16 km by road; Badoni Fort (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Bhitarwar?

Gandhi Park, about 31 km by road; Boudh Vihar Ambedkar Park (47 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bhitarwar?

Start in Bhitarwar, visit Karera WLS, then Shri Pitambara Peeth, then Datia Palace, then Shree Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Sonagir Ji, then Dhumeshwar Waterfall, Sindh River, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Bhitarwar?

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 parks.

How do I reach Bhitarwar?

By train: Simariatal (SMTL), about 30 km away. By air: Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 71 km by road. By road: 60 km from Gwalior.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bhitarwar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bhitarwar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.