The former princely state of Jhalawar lies in the southeastern region of Rajasthan at the edge of the great Malwa plateau. Created in 1838 A.D, it was separated from Kota by erstwhile Britishers. Jhalawar gets its name from Jhalas, the Jhala clan of Rajputs, also the rulers of Jhalawar. Popularly known as Patan or Jhalrapatan, it is blessed with rocky but water-laden lush green landscape, unlike much of Rajasthan. Various rulers including Zalim Singh 1 made a significant contribution in making it a culturally rich state. The red poppy fields and the orange laden orchards make the verdant countryside of Jhalawar lively and colourful during winters. The region contributes a major share to the production of citrus fruits in the country.
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Best Time to Visit
September to March
What to Buy
Gangaur, Kaleshwar Mahadev Fair, Annath Chaturthi, Rang Panchmi
Fairs and Festivals
Stone idols of Jhalarapatan, Cane baskets, hand painting on cloth
Places of Interest
Jhalawar Fort (Garh Palace)
The majestic fort of Jhalawar was built by Maharajrana Madan Singh during 1840-1845. Commonly referred as the Garh Palace, the walls of Zenana Khas of the fort are adorned with some of the most delightful paintings and frescos. Situated in the heart of the town, the fort presently houses the collectorate and other district offices.
Bhawani Natyashala
Situated near the massive Jhalawar Fort, Bhawani Natyashala is the most reputed theatre of yesteryears. Considered to be an architectural marvel, the theatre was established in 1921 by Maharaja Bhawani Singh. It is believed to be one of the eight theaters in the world that boast of the remarkable underground construction that allows the horses and even the chariots to appear on stage. Bhawani Natyashala has been venue to many cultural events and unforgettable plays ranging from Shakuntalam to Shakespeare's classic.
Government Museum
Established in 1915 A.D, it is one of the oldest museums of Rajasthan. The museum houses some of the finest collections of paintings, rare manuscripts, idols and beautiful statues of lakshminarayan.Vishnu, Krishna, Ardhanarishvar, Natraj, Trimurti, sculptures and architectural fragments of the 8th century city of Chandravati and sculptures and epigraphs from Jhalarapatan region.
Excursions - Rain Basera (6km), Jhalarapatan (6km), Gagron fort, Chandrabhaga temples (7km), Bhim Sagar (24km), Dag ( 100km), Chandkeri (35km), Dalhanpur(54km), Gangadhar fort (120km), Kakuni (65km)
How to get there
By Air: The nearest airport to Jhawalar is Kota (87km).
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Ramganj Mandi, at a distance of 25 Km. Located on the main Delhi Mumbai line, the station is served by few trains including Dehradun Express and Frontier Mail.
By Road: Jhalawar is very well connected with all key cities of Rajasthan via an extensive network of roads.
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