Discover Barwani

Barwani can be explored through its individual sites and themes: the historic landmark TIR-GOLA stands alongside forts in Sendhwa and Bhawar Garh, the Prachin Bawdi in Jalgaon, and religious sites in the surrounding area. The Narmada connection at Rajghat is also part of the local landscape. If you are looking for a hotel in Barwani, you might consider whether architectural history, religious sites or the landscape will shape your stay most.

Getting Oriented and Getting There

The nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore, 150 km from Barwani. National and state highways connect Barwani with other parts of Madhya Pradesh and India. When planning your journey, both the distance to the airport and the regional road connections are therefore relevant. The other sites described are in different locations, such as Sendhwa, Jalgaon and Anjad, or in the surrounding area of Barwani.

Forts and Architectural History

The historic landmark TIR-GOLA was built in memory of the late son of Raja Ranjit Singh. The Sendhwa Fort tells a different story: it was built in the 17th to 18th century AD from locally quarried, dressed stone as a field fortification. A staircase leads to the bastions. The fort also includes a mazar of Chand Shah Vali, the Dargah of five Peers, and a Shiva temple in the Maratha style. Military architecture and religious sites stand side by side within the same fort complex.

Bhawar Garh, also known as Borgarh, is an ancient fort and the main attraction of the town of the same name in Barwani district. The town lies in the Satpura mountain range, 16 km from Sendhwa. The two forts have different points of emphasis: Sendhwa is described in terms of its construction period, building material and individual features; Bhawar Garh stands out as the ancient main attraction of its town.

Stepwells and Religious Sites

Prachin Bawdi, the Old Stepwell, is located in Jalgaon in Pansemal tehsil. The three-storey brick stepwell, which faces east, dates from the 17th to 18th century and is considered one of the finest stepwells in the Nimar region. Its three storeys, east-facing orientation and brick construction distinguish it architecturally from the stone forts of Sendhwa and Bhawar Garh.

Beejasan is known for the temple of the goddess Beejasani (Durga). The town lies on the Agra-Mumbai National Highway, 20 km from Sendhwa in the direction of Maharashtra. In Anjad, the Veereshwar Mahadev Temple and Nagari Mata Temple are places of religious interest. In the surrounding area of Barwani lies Bawangaja (Chool Giri), an important Jain pilgrimage centre. It is home to a statue of Lord Adinathji, described as the tallest statue in the world.

Nagalwadi is also in the surrounding area of Barwani. The town is in the Satpura Hills on the border between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The temple of Bhilat Dev stands on Nagalwadi Hill and is considered the main attraction for pilgrims. The religious sites thus differ not only in their respective temple traditions, but also in the locations associated with them.

The Narmada and Festival Culture

At Rajghat in Barwani, there is a water conservation facility and a bridge on the Narmada River. During the Bhagoriya festival, celebrated in March, young members of Indigenous communities choose a life partner. Daal Bati is listed as a popular dish associated with the festival. Alongside the historic sites, a seasonal festival and an associated dish offer different themes to consider when planning a trip.

More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Rajpur, Satna, Mandsaur, Raisen, Khargone, Guna, Balaghat, Sagar.

For the overview of the wider region: Madhya Pradesh.