Karauli
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關於Karauli
Karauli is a district and town in the state of Rajasthan. An old princely-state, it has an old fort and several palaces with some very attractive frescoes and jaalis. Although off the beaten track, it is well worth a visit.
Karauli旅遊指南
城市概覽
Situated in the golden triangular of India (Delhi/Jaipur/Agra.) A remote ancient town, a devotional city, a blend of warm royal hospitality, a serene rural environment that is Karauli, your new destination in Rajasthan. Karauli was officially founded in 1348 AD by the Yaduvanshi Rajput, Raja Arjun Pal. This holy city was originally known as Kalyanpuri, after the local deity Kalyanji. Legend has it that the princely state of Karauli (18 Gun salutes) was established by Raja Bijal pal Jadon, The 88th descendent of lord Krishna, as far back as 995 AD. The ruling family of Karauli are considered the descendants of Lord Krishna, The Yadav Rajput, The city is home of Shri Madan Mohanji, the deity of lord Krishna, worshiped by millions of followers from Rajasthan and the rest of India. Kaila Devi, popularly known as Mahalakshmi, (The goddess of wealth) holds an important place among the fairs of Rajasthan. The fair is held at the village of Kaila in Karauli district in the month of Chaitra. Karauli is situated on the Million Dollar route also known as the golden triangle of India.
如何抵達
Karauli is just 55 km from Mahuwa, the midpoint on the well known Jaipur–Agra Highway. It is 180 km from Jaipur, 182 km from Agra, 110 km from Bharatpur, 100 km from Swaimadhopur (Ranthambore), 140 km Gwalior, and 290 km from New Delhi. The nearest railway station is Gangapur City, which is 30 km away and Hindaun, which is 29 km away. Train Connection – From Delhi Departure from Delhi Frontier Mail Janshatabdi Dep From Delhi 0755 1315 Arrival at Hindaun - 1632 Arrival at Gangapur City 1220 1715 Arrival at Sawai Madhopur 1310 1750 For Delhi Dep from Sawai Madhopur 1250 0714 Dep From Gangapur city 1355 0755 Dep From Hindaun - 0830 Arrival at Delhi 1900 1235
必看景點
Karauli City Palace – The 600 year Karauli old city palace was built in the 14th century by the royal family and a magnificent city palace in 1635 AD. The fort and the city palace remains the official residence of the royal family of Karauli till 1938 AD. At that time a much more modern Bhanwar Vilas palace was built by Maharaja Ganesh pal Deo Bhadur. Red stone ramparts surrounded the walled city with bastions for security. Till date the city was boasts of six gates and eleven posterns. The city palace of Karauli is the 18th century building which is a treasure trove of architecture, stone carvings, gorgeous jail work, glass inlay work, classic paintings with elaborated ornamented stucco work and frescoes. Kaila Devi National Park (Project Tiger). Is named locally after the famous Kaila Devi Temple it is situated 25 km from Karauli city. The park is also a part of the project tiger and it's a buffer zone to Ranthambore National park. The typical feature of the sanctuary Numerous Khos or deep gorges breaking the ground. These several hundred feet deep Khos inside the Khos there is rich and dense forest which shelters and rests a lot of wild animals. Kaila Devi Highland forest undergoes unbelievable dynamic changes with season, its all lush green during the monsoon. The ground cover turns into carpet of bright ststras color after the monsoon. The forest canopy is a mix of various hues coppery being predominated till late winter. The river Banas touches the western tip of the sanctuary, while the river chambal flows along the south – east, forming a natural boundary. Among mammals Chinkara, wild boar, jackal can be seen very commonly in morning and late afternoon. Leopard, Sloth bear, Hyena, wolf and sambhar sightings can be seen and of course tiger continues its secretive existence. Timangarh Fort. Take a jeep safari to The Timangarh Fort named after the King Timanpal Timan Garh is a famous historical fort situated near Karauli Timan or Tisman was a very powerful Ror
體驗活動
Fairs. In karauli Annual Cattle fair is held where one can witness sale of camel, horses, buffaloes etc. cattle fair is held between FEB – March. Kaila Devi religious fare is also held in karauli between March – April and Sept – Oct
住宿
Bhanwar Vilas Palace, Baghi Khana, ☏ +91-9929773744, [email protected]. Bhanwar Vilas Palace was built in 1938. A member of Indian Heritage hotels Association and India's Royal Legacy offers forty air-conditioned rooms. Rajasthani, Indian & continental cuisines are prepared with great care to make you visit a rich experience in Indian Royal Gastronomy. Special meal preferences for children and people with dietary restrictions are supervised by the lady of the house. Facilities include a swimming pool, doctor on call, travel, transport, excursions, massages, cultural programs, puppet shows, yoga, internet, cooking lessons, Jeep safari, boat rides, horse riding and in-house laundry.
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