Karauli
Karauli is a holy city situated 160 kms from
Jaipur. Earlier called Kalyanpuri, after the local deity Kalyanji, Karauli was founded in 1348 AD.
Karauli was strongly fortified by its rulers. The city is surrounded by a wall of red sandstone
strengthened by bastions at several places. The peripheral wall, now dilapidated at several places,
has six gates and eleven posterns.
As per the legend, the ruling family of
Karauli, recognised as the head of the Yadhuvanshi Rajputs, is the descendant of Lord Krishna.
Situated 23 kms from Kaila Devi, Karauli was an erstwhile princely state in eastern Rajasthan.
Karauli is famous for its pale red-stone. Karauli has some noted places of visit like temples of
Kaila Devi and Madan Mohanji and other historic monuments. The annual fair at the Kaila Devi temple
is quite popular.
TRAVEL INFORMATION HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Jaipur is the nearest airport, which is 160-km, from Karauli.
Rail: The nearest junction is Gangapur city - 81-km.
Road:160-km from Jaipur, by road.
Local Transport : Camel rides, bullock carts can be arranged.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area : 5069.64 Sq. Kms
Temperature: 45.8 degree C 30.5degree C
Best Time : October to March
