Things to do in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
Dhar is a city located in Dhar district of the Malwa region in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The city is the administrative headquarters of the Dhar district.
6 places to visit in and around Dhar, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Bhojshala
Bhojshala Temple is a temple complex, located in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India, initially established during the reign of 11th century Paramāra king, Raja Bhoja, as a center of Sanskrit learning.
Wikipedia - 2Kamal Maula Mosque
The Kamāl Maulā Mosque, is a mosque in the city of Dhar, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. From 1903, the building also became known as the Bhojshala due to the efforts of K. K. Lele.
Wikipedia - 3Lat Mosque
The Lat Mosque is a mosque in Dhar in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Named after the Iron pillar of Dhar, it is also known as Lat ki masjid, Ladh Masjid, or Lath Masjid.
Wikipedia - 4Tughluq Shāhī Mosque
The Tughluq Shāhī Mosque is a former small mosque, now in partial ruins, located west of the Nīlakaṇṭheśvara temple, in Udaypur, in the Vidisha district of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The mosque was constructed in the time of Muḥammad bin Tughluq.
Wikipedia - 5Dhar Fort
- 6Ghoda Choupati
Best time to visit Dhar
Best weather: Sep–Mar.
- Jan18°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb22°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar26°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr31°CHot
- May33°CHot
- Jun30°CHot
- Jul26°CRainy
- Aug25°CRainy
- Sep25°CPleasant, Best months
- Oct24°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov21°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec19°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 18°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 22°C | 3 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 26°C | 6 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 3 mm |
| May | Hot | 33°C | 12 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 30°C | 129 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 26°C | 288 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 25°C | 276 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 25°C | 159 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 24°C | 25 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 21°C | 12 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 19°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (559 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Dhar
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Indore Junction (INDB), 60 km away.
- Nearest airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR), 53 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Dhar costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Dhar is not included.
Compare Dhar with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhar | – | Sep–Mar | 6 |
| Mandav | 31 km | Sep–Mar | 6 |
| Mandu | 32 km | Sep–Mar | 40 |
| Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | 47 km | Sep–Mar | 5 |
| Indore | 58 km | Sep–Mar | 31 |
Distances in a straight line from Dhar; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Dhar?
The best known are Bhojshala, Kamal Maula Mosque, Lat Mosque, Tughluq Shāhī Mosque, Dhar Fort.
When is the best time to visit Dhar?
Best weather: Sep–Mar.
How do I reach Dhar?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Indore Junction (INDB), 60 km away. Nearest airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR), 53 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Dhar cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Dhar is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.