Jhalawar lies in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan at the edge of the Malwa Plateau. It is a small town typical of the Hadoti region of Rajasthan with the focal point of the city being the fort. Located in the middle of the town, most of the fort now houses district offices but the Zenana Khas portion of the fort, which housed the women's apartments, has some really exquisite paintings. Jhalawar is definitely worth a visit for those interested in archaeology and architecture.

The region around Jhalawar is rich in forests which have exotic flora and fauna and are a haven for numerous species of birds. The Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, once used as the royal hunting ground, today harbours panther, spotted deer, wild boar and bear.