Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Dewas

Dewas is a city in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 2,61,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 89 parks, 37 temples, 14 forts & heritage and 15 jain sites. The must-see places are Maa Chamunda Mandir (1 km), Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple (33 km) and Nahar Shah Wali Dargah (36 km).

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Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
Dewas, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dewas at a glance

Location
Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 2,61,218
Coordinates
22.9658° N, 76.0553° E
Places within 50 km
225 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and temples
Nearest city
Indore, 43 km
Railway station
Dewas (DWX), 2 km
Airport
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), 47 km

Top places to visit near Dewas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dewas: 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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Parks near Dewas

89 parks within 100 km of Dewas. The closest is New Majestry Garden 3 (25 km); the best-known is Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vatika (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Temples near Dewas

44 temples within 100 km of Dewas. The closest is Shri Devnarayan Dharmraj Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Maa Chamunda Mandir (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Dewas

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dewas. The closest is Dewas Senior Rajwada (1 km); the best-known is Sayaji Gate (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Jain sites near Dewas

16 jain sites within 100 km of Dewas. The closest is Shankheshwar Parshvnath Swetamber Jain Tirth (1 km); the best-known is Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Dewas

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Dewas. The closest is Idgaha Jaama Masjid (1 km); the best-known is Nahar Shah Wali Dargah (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dewas

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dewas. The closest is Lake View Point (2 km); the best-known is Bilawali Lake View (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Dewas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dewas
  2. 1 km Maa Chamunda Mandir · temple, Dewas
  3. 1 km Jay Maa Tulja Bhavani Badi Mata Mandir · temple, Dewas
  4. 1 km Dewas Senior Rajwada · heritage site, Dewas
  5. 3 km Kaila Devi Mandir Dewas MP · temple, Dewas
  6. 2 km Sayaji Gate · gateway, Dewas
  7. 1 km Back to Dewas

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

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How to reach Dewas

  • By train: Dewas (DWX) — about 2 km from the centre
  • By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), Indore — about 47 km by road
  • By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), Bhopal — about 170 km by road
  • By road from Indore: about 43 km · directions
  • By road from Ujjain: about 45 km · directions
  • By road from Bhopal: about 178 km · directions

All places near Dewas by distance

Within 15 km of Dewas

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Dewas by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Parks8989New Majestry Garden 3 (25 km)
Temples3744Shri Devnarayan Dharmraj Mandir (1 km)
Forts & heritage1420Dewas Senior Rajwada (1 km)
Jain sites1516Shankheshwar Parshvnath Swetamber Jain Tirth (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs1414Idgaha Jaama Masjid (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs913Lake View Point (2 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1112City Forest (35 km)
Waterfalls112Kispra Dem Waterfall (15 km)
Museums1011Murgi Kendra (7 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints810Shankargarh Hills (4 km)
Other attractions810Dewas Mata Ji Tekri (1 km)
Churches55The Grace Church (1 km)
Treks22Trekzy.in | Group Trekking Community (37 km)
Caves12Bhartrihari Caves (50 km)
Buddhist sites12Triratn Buddh Vihar (4 km)

Dewas: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Dewas?

Maa Chamunda Mandir (temple, about 1 km), Sayaji Gate (gateway, about 1 km), Jay Maa Tulja Bhavani Badi Mata Mandir (temple, about 1 km), Kaila Devi Mandir Dewas MP (temple, about 3 km), Dewas Senior Rajwada (heritage site, about 1 km), Anand Bhawan Palace (palace, about 2 km).

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

225 places on Spotwander: 89 parks, 37 temples, 14 forts & heritage, 15 jain sites, 14 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest park to Dewas?

New Majestry Garden 3, about 25 km by road; APJ Abdul Kalam Garden (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Dewas?

Shri Devnarayan Dharmraj Mandir, about 1 km by road; Jay Maa Tulja Bhavani Badi Mata Mandir (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Dewas?

Dewas Senior Rajwada, about 1 km by road; Sayaji Gate (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dewas?

Start in Dewas, visit Maa Chamunda Mandir, then Jay Maa Tulja Bhavani Badi Mata Mandir, then Dewas Senior Rajwada, then Kaila Devi Mandir Dewas MP, then Sayaji Gate, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Dewas?

October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and temples.

How do I reach Dewas?

By train: Dewas (DWX), about 2 km away. By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 47 km by road. By road: 43 km from Indore.

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