Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India

Places to visit near Sunel

Sunel is a town in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India, home to about 15,840 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 10 mosques & dargahs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 temples and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Gandhisagar Forest Retreat (66 km), Darrah WLS (74 km) and Shree Adinath Digamber Jain Chandroday Atishay Kshetra Chandkheri Khanpur (75 km).

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Sunel at a glance

Location
Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India
Population
about 15,840
Coordinates
24.3707° N, 75.9571° E
Places within 50 km
65
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs and temples
Nearest city
Kota, 118 km
Railway station
Bhawani Mandi (BWM), 17 km
Airport
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), 230 km

Top places to visit near Sunel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sunel: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Sunel

29 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sunel. The closest is Hazrat Sheikh Ji Baba Dargah Masjid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sunel

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sunel. The closest is Bhairav Garden (18 km); the best-known is Terrace Garden (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Temples near Sunel

22 temples within 100 km of Sunel. The closest is Pashupati Nath Temple Jhalarapatan (35 km); the best-known is Jhalrapatan Sun Temple (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sunel

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sunel. The closest is Chanwali Dam (24 km); the best-known is Kalisindh Dam (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Sunel

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sunel. The closest is Fort Ruins Atop Indragarh Hill at Daraki-Chattan, Bhanpura (36 km); the best-known is Anand Dham Navlakha Fort (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sunel

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sunel. The closest is The Hill of Kotda Bujurg (25 km); the best-known is Mukundra Hill Station - the Selfie Point (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Sunel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 135 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sunel
  2. 31 km Pola Dungar Buddhist Archaeological Site · Buddhist site, Mandsaur
  3. 65 km Science Park Jhalarapatan · museum, Jhalawar
  4. 2 km Jhalrapatan Sun Temple · temple, Jhalawar
  5. 1 km Chandrabhaga Temple · temple, Jhalawar
  6. 1 km Pashupati Nath Temple Jhalarapatan · temple, Jhalawar
  7. 35 km Back to Sunel

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How to reach Sunel

  • By train: Bhawani Mandi (BWM) — about 17 km from the centre
  • By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), Indore — about 230 km by road
  • By air: Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), Bhopal — about 231 km by road
  • By road from Kota: about 118 km · directions
  • By road from Ujjain: about 167 km · directions
  • By road from Indore: about 230 km · directions

All places near Sunel by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Sunel by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs1029Hazrat Sheikh Ji Baba Dargah Masjid (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens524Bhairav Garden (18 km)
Temples722Pashupati Nath Temple Jhalarapatan (35 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs618Chanwali Dam (24 km)
Forts & heritage716Fort Ruins Atop Indragarh Hill at Daraki-Chattan, Bhanpura (36 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints816The Hill of Kotda Bujurg (25 km)
Waterfalls215Bijoliya Waterfall (37 km)
Jain sites38Bhagawan 1008 Shantinath Digambar Jain Temple (36 km)
Caves28Daraki-Chattan Cleft/Cave (37 km)
Other attractions48Vasuki Lok Banskheri (35 km)
Buddhist sites26Pola Dungar Buddhist Archaeological Site (31 km)
Museums45Maharaj Yashwant Rao Holkar Chatri (1841)/Bhanpura Museum (34 km)
Churches35Filadelfia Fellowship Church of India (39 km)
Parks23Patan Chopati (36 km)

Sunel: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Sunel?

Jhalrapatan Sun Temple (temple, about 35 km), Pola Dungar Buddhist Archaeological Site (Buddhist site, about 31 km), Hazrat Sheikh Ji Baba Dargah Masjid (mosque, about 1 km), Science Park Jhalarapatan (museum, about 34 km), Chandrabhaga Temple (temple, about 36 km), Pashupati Nath Temple Jhalarapatan (temple, about 35 km).

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

65 places on Spotwander: 10 mosques & dargahs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 temples, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest dargah to Sunel?

Hazrat Sheikh Ji Baba Dargah Masjid, about 1 km by road; Dargah Hazrat Azizuddin RA (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Sunel?

Bhairav Garden, about 18 km by road; Paan Vines (35 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Sunel?

Pashupati Nath Temple Jhalarapatan, about 35 km by road; Jhalrapatan Sun Temple (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sunel?

Start in Sunel, visit Pola Dungar Buddhist Archaeological Site, then Science Park Jhalarapatan, then Jhalrapatan Sun Temple, then Chandrabhaga Temple, then Pashupati Nath Temple Jhalarapatan, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Sunel?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs and temples.

How do I reach Sunel?

By train: Bhawani Mandi (BWM), about 17 km away. By air: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 230 km by road. By road: 118 km from Kota.

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