Situated in the midst of the vast sandy desert of Ajmer, Beawar takes you by surprise with its well laid out streets flanked by buzzing old mills and bustling street markets, all laid neatly within its walled territory. Around the wall, the city takes shape with charming new villas and modern shopping centers. Beawar sets a distinct and refreshing trend against the ancient, royal cities of the rest of Rajasthan. The colonial headquarters of the erstwhile Merwara district, the city was established by British officer Colonel Charles George Dixon in the 19th century as a military cantonment. Over the years, the city has evolved as a major trading hub, with a charming cultural spirit.
Discover the colonial essence of Beawar with a visit to the charming locales of the walled inner city. Some of the popular attractions here include the verdant Subhash Udyan and the charming domed pavilion of Mahadev ji ki Chhatri. Soak in the local culture at the Panch Batti public circle.
Experience the divine presence at popular religious sites such as the Shoolbread Memorial CNI Church, Sumatinath Jain Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and Ashapura Mata Temple. Visit during the annual Tejaji Fair and the Gair Festival to witness the cultural splendor of Beawar.
A major trading center for rural arts and crafts, the local markets of Beawar are certainly worth a visit. Do not leave the city without tasting the delectable local sweet Tilpatti from the Halwai Gali.
The walled inner city of Beawar can be conveniently explored by walking around. Auto-rickshaws are the preferred means of local transport in the city. They can be hired directly from the streets. Rental car services for sight-seeing tours are available for the convenience of tourists.
On a daily basis there are approximately 4 flights that operate at Jodhpur Airport.Air India is the popular airline brand that fly frequently to this airport.
Besides flying you can also reach Beawar through train.Beawaris one of the most popular train stations in Beawar.On an average about 53 trains pass through Beawar on a daily basis.Marwar Junction to Beawar, Ajmer to Beawar, Palanpur to Beawarare some of the most popular routes to Beawar with 65, 60, 53 trains weekly respectively.
By road Beawar is surrounded by Balara, Ajmer, Sojat which are 20.64 km, 32.37 km, 41.77 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.