THERE IS MORE TO Rajasthan than meets the eye. Banswara is proof. A part of the Vagad region of southern Rajasthan, the countryside of Banswara is surrounded by the Aravallis. Forests, rivers, waterfalls, and verdant hills dot the region, with the Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam acting as the lifeline of Banswara. If one were to judge the place on the basis of pictures, Banswara could easily be mistaken for a place in the North Eastern state of Meghalaya. It is hard to believe that a green paradise such as this exists in the desert state of Rajasthan.
What distinguishes Banswara from the rest of the state is the amount of rainfall it receives every year. For instance, compared to Jaisalmer’s annual average of 146.88
