Bidar district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Bidar

Bidar is a city in Bidar district, Karnataka, India, home to about 2,04,071 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 27 temples, 38 mosques & dargahs, 26 forts & heritage and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Bidar Fort (3 km), Gurdwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib (3 km) and Shri Kshetra Jharni Narasimha Temple (4 km).

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Bidar, Karnataka
Bidar, Bidar district, Karnataka, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bidar at a glance

Location
Bidar district, Karnataka, India
Population
about 2,04,071
Coordinates
17.9080° N, 77.5152° E
Places within 50 km
172 (10 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
Kalaburagi, 121 km
Railway station
Bidar (BIDR), 1 km
Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), 153 km

Top places to visit near Bidar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bidar: 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 Bidar

48 temples within 100 km of Bidar. The closest is Nandi Temple (3 km); the best-known is Shri Kshetra Jharni Narasimha Temple (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bidar

39 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bidar. The closest is Hazrat Maqdoomji Qadri al Multani Dargah (1 km); the best-known is Mahmood Gawaan Madarsa (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bidar

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bidar. The closest is Naya Kamaan (1 km); the best-known is Bidar Fort (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bidar

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bidar. The closest is Papnash Lake (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Bidar

19 churches within 100 km of Bidar. The closest is Grace Gospel Church (2 km); the best-known is St. Paul's Methodist Central Church ( Old Mission Church ) (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bidar

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bidar. The closest is Golden Hills (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Bidar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bidar
  2. 4 km Shri Kshetra Jharni Narasimha Temple · temple, Bidar
  3. 3 km Bahmani Tombs (Bidar District) · heritage site, Bidar
  4. 4 km Bidar Fort · fort, Bidar
  5. 3 km Gurdwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib · temple, Bidar
  6. 2 km Shri Papanasha Mahadeva Swamy Temple · temple, Bidar
  7. 4 km Back to Bidar

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How to reach Bidar

  • By train: Bidar (BIDR) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By train: Rukmapur (RMY) — about 91 km from the centre
  • By air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), Hyderabad — about 153 km by road
  • By air: Kalaburagi Airport (GBI), Kalaburagi — about 111 km by road
  • By road from Kalaburagi: about 121 km · directions
  • By road from Nizamabad: about 131 km · directions
  • By road from Hyderabad: about 148 km · directions

All places near Bidar by distance

Within 15 km of Bidar

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Bidar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2748Nandi Temple (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs3839Hazrat Maqdoomji Qadri al Multani Dargah (1 km)
Forts & heritage2633Naya Kamaan (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1130Papnash Lake (4 km)
Churches1919Grace Gospel Church (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints612Golden Hills (4 km)
Other attractions1112Sant Haralayya (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens811Lal Bagh (3 km)
Buddhist sites89Buddha Mandir (1 km)
Waterfalls47Sri Narshimha Jharna Main Dwara (4 km)
Parks55Basveshwar Park (2 km)
Caves34Church Cave (4 km)
Museums34Bidar Fort Museum (3 km)
Jain sites23Chandraprabhu Digambar Jain Temple (1 km)
Treks11Trekking Vilaspur (20 km)

Bidar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Bidar?

Bidar Fort (fort, about 3 km), Shri Kshetra Jharni Narasimha Temple (temple, about 4 km), Shri Papanasha Mahadeva Swamy Temple (temple, about 4 km), Bahmani Tombs (Bidar District) (heritage site, about 6 km), Gurdwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib (temple, about 3 km), Shri Mailar Mallanna Temple (temple, about 18 km).

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

172 places on Spotwander: 27 temples, 38 mosques & dargahs, 26 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches.

Which is the nearest temple to Bidar?

Nandi Temple, about 3 km by road; Beerappa Temple (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Bidar?

Hazrat Maqdoomji Qadri al Multani Dargah, about 1 km by road; Osmaniyah Masjid (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bidar?

Naya Kamaan, about 1 km by road; Shah Ganj Darwaza (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bidar?

Start in Bidar, visit Shri Kshetra Jharni Narasimha Temple, then Bahmani Tombs (Bidar District), then Bidar Fort, then Gurdwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib, then Shri Papanasha Mahadeva Swamy Temple, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Bidar?

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 Bidar?

By train: Bidar (BIDR), about 1 km away. By air: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), about 153 km by road. By road: 121 km from Kalaburagi.

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