Dewas District in Ujjain Revenue Division, is situated on the Malwa plateau in the West-central part of Madhya Pradesh and lies between 20°17´ and 23°20´ North latitude and 75°54´ and 77°08´ East longitude. The district is bounded by Ujjain district in the north, Indore district in the west, West-Nimar district in the south-west, East Nimar district in the south, Hoshangabad district in the South East, Sehore district in the east and Shajapur district in the North-East. The tropic of cancer passes through the district near Nemawar village south of Khategaon town.
Quick fact’s about Dewas
- Total Area: 7020 Sq. Km.
- pulation: 15,63,715
- Official language: Hindi
- Total no of Male: 8,05,359
- Total no of Female: 7,58,356
- Population density: 5,800/km2 (15,000/sq mi)
- Pincode: 455001 to 455005
- Vehicle registration no: MP-41
- Telephone code: 91-(0)727
Top 10 best tourist places to visit in dewas
1. Gidiya Kho, Dewas
Malwa region is full of natural beauty and historical places. It is colorful, cultural and environment always attracted the scholar, historian and tourists. The villages and natural places of Dewas is making a way for peaceful forest journey. There is an ancient place in tribal area, known as Khudel Devta. On every Poornima (Full moon) and Amawasya (Lunar Conjunction) the tribes gather here to pay homage to the idols of KHUDEL DEVTA and to enjoy fall.
Gidya Khoh is a beautiful combination of man and nature. It is situated on Indore-Nemawar road and 9 K.M. away from Double Chowki. There is a spectacular waterfall surrounded by an attractive green valley. From the top of the hill, 600 feet smoky fluent flow of water is just recall the memory of Bhedaghat of Jabalpur. A number of tourists come here in the rainy season for enjoying natural beauty, which is free from pollution.
2. PAWAR CHATTRIES, DEWAS
The Chattries of Dewas impress us with its massive, powerful presence of Maratha architecture near the Meetha talab looks very attractive. This Chattries is indeed a statement of Pawar kings. What is more, the artifice, variety, esoleric and antique elusion in the place do suggest a successful baroque attempt to boost royal and civic pride.
The faced of Chateries influences us overwhelmingly with its massive, powerful presence, while inside we are transported into a decorative world of muted extravagance and fantasy. The overbearing impression, as we leave Chattries, is of a gentle phenomenal with a serve, rather forbidding external presence, concealing a jubilant, ever-playful heart within.
3. KAVADIA HILLS, DEWAS
These hills are made of lacks of stone pillars which are of various shapes i.e. triangular, rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal etc. There are seven hills of the same type. It appear that these stones are man made, because they appear to be minutely carved by human being, but in reality it is a creation of Volcano irruption.
It may be vary well considered as eighth wonder of the World. On striking these stone pillars sounds like a metal pillars. According to the Hindu mythology, it is considered that during Mahabharat period these structures were created by the “Great Bheem” to check the way of river Narmada to fulfill a vow with in a day, but Bheem could not do it and since then these stones pillars are lying there. It is about 10 k.m. from Bagli H.Q. near Dharaji.
4. Explore Wildlife at Kheoni Sanctuary, Dewas
Established in the year 1955 the Kheoni Wild life Sanctuary is situated in Dewas District of Madhya Pradesh. Covered with rich & dry deciduous forest, consisting mainly of teak & bamboo trees the sanctuary is a natural paradise. A wide variety of flora & fauna can be found in the sanctuary with different species of animals like chital, sambar, blue bull, antelope, wild boar and barking deer inhabiting the sanctuary.
Bird lovers will not be disappointed as the sanctuary boosts of an amazing variety of regular and migratory birds. The administration has developed a number of tourists’ spots for visitors, so that people coming here can enjoy the beauty of the place. Pilgrims also visit the place twice or thrice in a year to take a dip in the holy ‘Bal-Ganga’ flowing in the forest of Khivni and pay homage at the ancient Shiv temple in the village. The Shiv temple has ancient idols of the god and goddess attracting religiously inclined to the place again and again.
5. Chamunda Tekri , Dewas
Dewas city lies at the foot of a conical hill popularly known as the Chamunda Tekri or Hill of Goddess Chamunda. Rising above 300 feet above the ground level, the town of Dewas derives its name from the hill meaning Devi – vashini or Goddess Residence.
A serene place it has two main shrines one of goddess Choti Mata (Chamunda Mata) and the other is of Badi Mata (Tulja Bhavani Mata) who are believed to be sisters. Situated at the top of the hill is a temple with the image of the goddess carved in the rocky wall of a cave. A flight of stone steps takes the visitors coming here to pay homage to the top of the hill.
6. Mahakaleshwar Bilawali Temple, Dewas
For the devotees another place of attraction in Dewas is the temple of Lord Shiva called Mahakaleshwar in Bilavali village, situated on the Agra Bombay Road nearly 3 kms North of Dewas. The temple has a unique Shivling and it is believed that the size of the Shivling increases every year. On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri a fair is organized every year which is flocked by hundreds of people from the neighbouring towns & villages.
7. Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple, Dewas
Situated on the banks of Narmada River is the Siddheshwar Mahadev temple which was built during the time of the Parmaras of Malwa. The temple comprises of a Shrine, Sabha-Mandapa and Porch. Decorated with a cluster of miniature Shikaras, and a Paramedical roof over the mandapa.
8. Mahadev Temple (Shankar Garh), Dewas
This temple was built by the Dewas Ruler – Shrimant Sadashive Rao Maharaja (Khase Saheb) who also holds the credit of being the founder of Girijesher Temple. Constructed in the year 1942 the road of this temple was built after a lot of difficulty by cutting the hills at that time. It is believed that a number of great Hindu religious Sants and Mahatmas used to stay here and impart religious teachings to the residents of Dewas City. Now the temple is a must visit pace for anyone coming to the holy city of Dewas.
9. Daraji, Dewas
Located on the Narmada River Banks, in the Dharaji village of Bagli Tehsil, Dharaji is an important religious & historic place. The River Narmada creates a beautiful waterfall giving it a natural beauty. The Pindies of Lord Shiva (Shivlings) here are said to be so pious that they do not require any Pran Pratishtha before being established at any worship place. On the occasion of Amawasya, twice in a year hundredes of people come here to pay homage and seek the blessings of Shiva. It is believed that a visit to this temple protects you from all the evil powers.
10. Swami Vishnu Teerth & Swami Narayan Teerth Dev
Dewas city has the honour of being blessed with the divine & religious presecence of many renowned saints; Sheelnath Maharaj is one of them. Swamiji belonged to a rich & royal of family of Jaipur, but he was not interested in worldly affairs. He renounced the materialistic things and did continuous Yog Sadhana for a period of 36 years.
On passing through the forest region of Dewas, he was mesmerised by the natural & peaceful environment and he decided to live in Dewas only. Judge Balwant Rao Bapu & the then State authority Malhar Rao Pawar welcomed him and provided him with basic facilities. Till his demise in 1921 hundreds of people in Dewas were blessed with his Ashirwad and listensed to his preaching’s about the true path of life. Today also hundreds of followers visit this place to learn more about his life & gain wisom.
Famous dessert in dewas
Dal baati
Dal Bati or Bafla is a traditional meal of Dewas which is preferred in both urban and rural areas.
How to Reach
By Air
Nearest airport situated at Indore are about 40 K.M. away from Dewas. Domestic air carrier like Indian airlines and private airlines connect Indore to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and all major cities.
By Rail
Dewas is well connected by good train services to Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Madras, Jaipur and all major cites.
By Road
Dewas is situated on National Highway No. 3 (AGRA-BOMBAY Road). The town of DEWAS is centrally located having links to adjoining districts viz. Ujjain (The religious city of Mahakal), Sehore, Bhopal (M.P.State Capital) and Indore. The city is well connected by road. It is situated at a distance of 560 K.M. from Agra, 160 K.M. from Bhopal, 33 K.M. from Ujjain and 35 K.M. from Indore by road.
Where to stay Hotel/resort
Address: 144, Chandra Shekhar Marg, Dewas H O, Near Shree Maya Hotel, Dewas – 455001
Indore Hotel
Address: Dewas H O, Purana Patti Bazar, Dewas – 455001
Contact: +(91)-9981198025
Hotel Shri Khedapati International
Address: 5 Kothi Road Civil Lines, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
Contact: 07272 253 500
Hotel Sagar
Address: 19, Railway Station Road, Itawa, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
Contact: 07272 221 500
Hotel Amar Villas
Address: 92, Chandra Shekher Azad Marg, Near Bus Stand, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
Contact: 07272 222 138
