Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Manawar

Manawar is a town in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India, home to about 27,637 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 18 temples, 12 mosques & dargahs and 9 waterfalls. The must-see places are Jahaz Mahal Mandu (42 km), Hoshang Shah’s Tomb (43 km) and Roopmati Pavilion Mandu (43 km).

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Manawar at a glance

Location
Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Population
about 27,637
Coordinates
22.2357° N, 75.0892° E
Places within 50 km
123 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Indore, 119 km
Railway station
Meghnagar (MGN), 117 km
Airport
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), 114 km

Top places to visit near Manawar

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

Forts & heritage near Manawar

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Manawar. The closest is Sardar Patel Murti (27 km); the best-known is Jahaz Mahal Mandu (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Manawar

44 temples within 100 km of Manawar. The closest is Jageshwar Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Sawariya Seth Temple (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Manawar

29 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Manawar. The closest is Masjid e Umar Bin Khattab (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Manawar

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Manawar. The closest is Bandhaan - Natural Waterfall and Shiv Temple (41 km); the best-known is Kakda Kho Water Fall (44 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Manawar

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Manawar. The closest is Lotus Valley Lake (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Jain sites near Manawar

17 jain sites within 100 km of Manawar. The closest is Dada Vadi (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Manawar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 137 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manawar
  2. 46 km Ganga Mahadev Waterfall · waterfall, Dhar
  3. 37 km Kakda Kho Water Fall · waterfall, Dhar
  4. 4 km Jahaz Mahal Mandu · monument, Dhar
  5. 1 km Hoshang Shah’s Tomb · tomb, Dhar
  6. 6 km Roopmati Pavilion Mandu · heritage site, Dhar
  7. 43 km Back to Manawar

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How to reach Manawar

  • By train: Meghnagar (MGN) — about 117 km from the centre
  • By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), Indore — about 114 km by road
  • By air: Vadodara International Airport (BDQ), Vadodara — about 240 km by road
  • By road from Indore: about 119 km · directions
  • By road from Ujjain: about 159 km · directions
  • By road from Vadodara: about 246 km · directions

All places near Manawar by distance

Within 15 km of Manawar

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Manawar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage3345Sardar Patel Murti (27 km)
Temples1844Jageshwar Mandir (1 km)
Other attractions2230Historic Trees (34 km)
Mosques & dargahs1229Masjid e Umar Bin Khattab (12 km)
Waterfalls920Bandhaan - Natural Waterfall and Shiv Temple (41 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs518Lotus Valley Lake (1 km)
Jain sites417Dada Vadi (2 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens410Jhamaria Garden (37 km)
Parks48Nehru Park (1 km)
Churches28Catholic Church (36 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints57Tawlai Hill Station (20 km)
Museums36Mandu Museum (43 km)
Caves23Bagh Buddhist Caves (38 km)
Buddhist sites01Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Janmsthali (98 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Goi River View , Sendhwa (72 km)

Manawar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Manawar?

Jahaz Mahal Mandu (monument, about 42 km), Roopmati Pavilion Mandu (heritage site, about 43 km), Hoshang Shah’s Tomb (tomb, about 43 km), Kakda Kho Water Fall (waterfall, about 44 km), Ganga Mahadev Waterfall (waterfall, about 46 km), Sardar Patel Murti (heritage site, about 27 km).

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

123 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 18 temples, 22 other attractions, 12 mosques & dargahs, 9 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Manawar?

Sardar Patel Murti, about 27 km by road; Rajghat (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Manawar?

Jageshwar Mandir, about 1 km by road; Banknath Atal Darbar (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Manawar?

Masjid e Umar Bin Khattab, about 12 km by road; Saood Masjid (37 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Manawar?

Start in Manawar, visit Ganga Mahadev Waterfall, then Kakda Kho Water Fall, then Jahaz Mahal Mandu, then Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, then Roopmati Pavilion Mandu, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Manawar?

October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Manawar?

By train: Meghnagar (MGN), about 117 km away. By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 114 km by road. By road: 119 km from Indore.

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