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Shvoong Home>Arts & Humanities>Major Attractions of Banswara(By Ankur Bhadauria) Summary

Major Attractions of Banswara(By Ankur Bhadauria)

Article Summary   by:bhadauria99     Original Author: Ankur Bhadauria
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Major Attractions of Banswara
Shri Raj Mandir
Shri Raj Mandir is the 16 th century old city palace which spans over a large area and is a perfect example of old Rajput architecture. The palace was purchased by the royal family. You need to have an official invitation in order to enter the mandir.

Kagdi Garden
This is an enchanting fountain gardens which overlooks the Kagdi Lake and is a part of the Mahi Bajaj Sagar project.

Anand Sagar Lake
This is an artificial lake and is also known as the Bai Talab. This lake have been constructed by Lachhi Bai of Idar, the Rani of Maharawal Jagmal. The lake is beautifully adorned by " Kalp Vriksha" which is couple of holy tree and it fulfills the desires of every travellers.

Dialab Lake
This is another tourist attractions of Banswara and most of it is covered by a lotus flower. On the banks of Dialab lake, you would be able to see, Badal Mahal, the summer residence of the former rulers.

Abdulla Pir
This is a Muslim shrine of Bohra saint and is mostly visited by Bohra Muslims who visit this place during URS. The travellers come from all over the world.

Wildlife Attractions
The wildlife here includes a large variety of animals, reptiles and fish. Chinkara (Indian gazelle), chowsingha (four-horned antelope) are spotted very rarely. Sambhar (Asiatic deer), wild boar (Susscrofa cristatus) and cheetal (spotted deer) which used to frequent these forests have now become migrated to greener pastures. Squirrels (Funamblous palmarum) and reptiles like lizards and snakes of various types are found almost in all parts of the forests. Birds are common and varied. Jungle crow (Corvus macrorhynchos), red vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer), myna (Acridotheris tristis), red spur fowl and black drongo (Dicrusrus adsimilus), grey shrike, green bee eater, parrot, house sparrow, purple sun bird (Nectarina asiastica), wood pecker, white spotted fantail can be spotted here. Major carps, catfish and other fish varieties are abound in the waters of Mahi, the Anas, the Chap and the Airav. Among the major fish rohu, khuris or sarsi, kalbose or kalot are found while the cat variety includes patola, girai, saul lanchi, singhara and singhi.
Published: November 24, 2007   
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