Places to visit in Aravalli

Headquarters: Modasa

Area: 3,217 Sq. Km

Total Population: 10,51,746

Gender Proportion: 940 (Female per 1000 males)

Population Density: 327 (per 1 sq. Km.) 

Total Literacy Rate: 76,600%

Talukas of Aravalli District 

Modasa, Byad, Meghraj, Bhiloda, Malpur, Dhansura Aravalli district to be known On August 15, 2013, Narendra Modi announced the formation of 7 new districts, Aravalli district was formed from Sabarkantha district.  The district is named after Aravalli, the oldest mountain.  Shamlaji Shrine is located on the banks of the river Meshwo. Where the fair of Shamlaji known as tribal fair is organized.

1. Modasa

Modasa is the district headquarters. King Battad’s ‘Mahudasu’ means today’s Modasa. The ancient name of Modasa was ‘Mohadkavasak’. Places to visit in AravalliThere is a large college complex, herbs, sports grounds, open theaters and sultanate-era haziras and dargahs.

 2. Shamlaji

Shamlaji has got the beauty of hills, forests and Meshwo river. In the world famous temple of Shamlaji, there is a dark idol of Lord Krishna – Vasudeva holding a mace. Hence this place is also known as ‘Gadadharpuri’. Places to visit in Aravalli The construction of the temple retains the ancient Chaulukya style. This place is extraordinarily observant in terms of sculptural beauty. The fair is held here on Karthiki Purnima. This is mainly a tribal fair. Nearby is Shyamalvan.

3. Zanzari Waterfall

This small waterfall is located near Gangeshwar Mahadev at Dabha. This is one of the best Waterfall in Aravalli. Places to visit in Aravalli If you want to go for one day picnic this location can be amazing for photography as well. This waterfall is not very much famous a few people knows about it that is why this place has not crowded even if festival days.

4. Bhiloda

Digambar Jain Temple is the famous temple in Aravalli District.

5. Bajkot

There is a ‘Devarajdham’ in Bajkot near Modasa. Places to visit in Aravalli Here is the tomb of Devayat Pandit. And there is a statue of Buddha.