Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Iawar

Iawar is a town in Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 7,753 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 12 temples, 2 mosques & dargahs, 4 jain sites and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple (25 km), Maa Chamunda Mandir (57 km) and Shree Kubereshwar Dham Mahadev Mandir (68 km).

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Iawar at a glance

Location
Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 7,753
Coordinates
23.0094° N, 76.5007° E
Places within 50 km
29 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Indore, 92 km
Railway station
Berchha (BCH), 44 km
Airport
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), 98 km

Top places to visit near Iawar

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

55 temples within 100 km of Iawar. The closest is Sanwer Temple (20 km); the best-known is Maa Chamunda Mandir (57 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Iawar

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Iawar. The closest is Sikandar Bazaar Maszid (28 km); the best-known is Nahar Shah Wali Dargah (84 km). Best time: year-round.

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Jain sites near Iawar

21 jain sites within 100 km of Iawar. The closest is Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Iawar

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iawar. The closest is Murti Sangralay (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Iawar

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Iawar. The closest is Khadi Hat Lake (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Iawar

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Iawar. The closest is Kheoni WLS (52 km); the best-known is Kheoni Wild Life Sanctuary (57 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Iawar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 188 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iawar
  2. 25 km Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple · Jain temple, Dewas
  3. 34 km Sayaji Gate · gateway, Dewas
  4. 2 km Maa Chamunda Mandir · temple, Dewas
  5. 6 km Bilawali Mahankal Mandir · temple, Dewas
  6. 72 km Shri Sidhhaveer Hanuman Mandir Bolai · temple, Shajapur
  7. 49 km Back to Iawar

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From travellers near Iawar

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How to reach Iawar

  • By train: Berchha (BCH) — about 44 km from the centre
  • By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), Indore — about 98 km by road
  • By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), Bhopal — about 114 km by road
  • By road from Indore: about 92 km · directions
  • By road from Ujjain: about 94 km · directions
  • By road from Bhopal: about 122 km · directions

All places near Iawar by distance

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50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Iawar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1255Sanwer Temple (20 km)
Mosques & dargahs222Sikandar Bazaar Maszid (28 km)
Jain sites421Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple (25 km)
Forts & heritage221Murti Sangralay (17 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs620Khadi Hat Lake (18 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens015Kheoni WLS (52 km)
Parks012Shaheed Park (64 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints212Harjipur Approach Tekri (23 km)
Waterfalls010Wonderful Waterfall (54 km)
Museums010Murgi Kendra (62 km)
Churches09Immanuel Mar Thoma Church (57 km)
Other attractions08Meetha Talab (56 km)
Treks02Trekzy.in | Group Trekking Community (86 km)
Buddhist sites12Buddhist Farmhouse (37 km)
Caves02Ran Koteshwar Mahadev Cave (63 km)

Iawar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Iawar?

Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple (Jain temple, about 25 km), Maa Chamunda Mandir (temple, about 57 km), Shree Kubereshwar Dham Mahadev Mandir (temple, about 68 km), Murti Sangralay (heritage site, about 17 km), Shri Sidhhaveer Hanuman Mandir Bolai (temple, about 49 km), Khadi Hat Lake (lake, about 18 km).

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

29 places on Spotwander: 12 temples, 2 mosques & dargahs, 4 jain sites, 2 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Iawar?

Sanwer Temple, about 20 km by road; Prachin Shri Shankar Mandir (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Iawar?

Sikandar Bazaar Maszid, about 28 km by road; Dargah Khatmbe Wale Baba (46 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Jain temple to Iawar?

Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple, about 25 km by road; Shri 1008 Parshwanath Digambar Jain Mandir, Divyodaya Teerth Kila Ashta (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Iawar?

Start in Iawar, visit Pushpgiri Tirth Digambar Jain Temple, then Sayaji Gate, then Maa Chamunda Mandir, then Bilawali Mahankal Mandir, then Shri Sidhhaveer Hanuman Mandir Bolai, and drive back — about 188 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Iawar?

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

How do I reach Iawar?

By train: Berchha (BCH), about 44 km away. By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 98 km by road. By road: 92 km from Indore.

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