27 kilometres from Dholpur (and 5 kilometers from Bari) is a picturesque lake- TalabEShahi. The lake and the palace were built in 1617 A.D. as a shooting lodge for Prince Shah Jahan. The palace and the lake were later maintained by the ruler of Dholpur. The lake attracts a large number of winter migratory fowl such as pintail, shoveller, red crested pochard, common pochard, tufted duck, garganey teal, wigeon and Gadwall.
Away from the confines of monotonous life, Talab-e-shahi is still untouched by modernization.
So the next time on your visit to Dholpur, along with lazying in the cozy comforts of Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur, you can also indulge in various activities including many excursion trips to nearby sanctuaries or exploring areas around the place.
The Ramsagar wildlife sanctuary Dholpur, is situated in the neighborhood of the famous Van Vihar wildlife sanctuary. The distance between the two is approximately 18 kilometers. Thus, you can visit both of them at one go!This Sanctuary was notified by the Rajasthan Government in the year 1955. Ramsagar Sanctuary holds beautiful Ramsagar Lake, which backs rich water life including fresh water crocodiles and various fishes and snakes. Water fowls, for example, cormorants, white-breasted water hen, marsh hen, jacanas, ringed plover, sand piper, and green and purple herons are very basic. Throughout winter months transitory ducks and geese visit the lake in great numbers.The Ramsagar Lake view is mesmerizing! A Visit to Ramsagar wildlife sanctuary is a must to see the beauty of the nature in the finest form. The Ramsagar Lake is a home for various very beautiful foreign birds.For complete details about the sanctuary, exact location, kind of animals, birds & reptiles you get to see there, best season to visit, how to book a wildlife package for this sanctuary, how to reach there, which saafri gate to take, also recent sighting details for all popular sanctuaries & tiger reserves, and LOT MORE, download our app – WildTrails India – available both on
Timan Garh Fort is a famous historical fort situated near Hinduan block in karauli district of Rajasthan. Historians believe that Timan Garh Fort was built in 1100 AD but this destroyed soon by an attack. The Yaduvanshi Raja Timanpal has a great contribution to reconstruct the fort; this is why the fort derives the name of Timanpal. Timan was a very powerful Ror ruler in the 2nd century AD.
Timan Garh Fort has a really some marvelous architecture compared to another fort in Rajasthan. People believe that even today the ancient statues, huge and small statues of mud are hidden beneath the temple of this fort. Beautiful geometric and flower samples on the rooftops and pillars of the temples built here are enough to attract the mind of any tourist. Image of Gods and Goddesses are also carved on these pillars of the temples. This fort was captured by Muhammad Ghori in 1196 and 1244 AD. People believe that even today there is a stone in Sagar Lake near the fort, with the touch of anything that can be of gold.
Architecture of Timangarh Fort
This Fort is spread over an area of 51.5 hectares approximately. Earlier, it was a very huge Fort, but now it is in a ruined state. It originally had five entrances to which some more gates were added by the Mughals. The gates built later on have stone blocks of different colors and variety and some stones slabs have writings on them. The remains of an ancient township with palaces, bazaars, houses and Temples can be seen inside the Fort Complex. The rooftops and the pillars of these structures are adorned with geometrical, religious and flower-patterned carvings. The sculptures of Gods and Goddesses and their tantric counterparts also adorn these pillars. The idols recovered from the area belong to Hindu, Jain and Buddhist groups and are mostly of Lord Ganesha and Lord Vishnu.[3]
One of the oldest wildlife reserves of the rulers of Dholpur, Van Vihar Sanctuary is spread over an area of about 25 sq. km over the Vindhyan Plateau. The sanctuary is characterised by a wide range of fascinating flora and fauna that grabs the tourists’ attention. Endowed with animals like sambhar, chital, blue bull, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena and leopard, the Van Vihar Sanctuary is very popular among nature lovers visiting Dholpur.
ANIMALS WILDLIFE
Natural Paradise is the most breathtaking on earth. Ambient tempting environment marked with fringes of hillocks around the bordering periphery of the arid scrubby plain land distinct with wild grass.
Location: KarauliRajasthan Total Area: 677 sq. km. Birth Date: 19/07/1983 Animals: Leopard, Wild Wolf, Bears, Hyenas, Jackals, Sambhar Deer, Cheetal, Nilgai, etc.
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary is near to Karauli township in Dand land on the northeastern border of Rajasthan. It acquires a very area of 677 sq.km. with deciduous forests and an attractive assemblage of animals like Wild Wolfs, Wild boar, foxes, nilgai, chinkara, chital, hyena, sloth bear, and porcupines.
Places of Intrest near Kailadevi Sanctuary
Kaila Devi Mandir
Madan Mohan Ji Mandir
City Palace of Karauli
Kalyani Mandir
Timangarh Fort
Ramotra Fort (Sapotra)
Shri Mahavir Ji Temples
Dhundeshwar Mahadev Mandir
It is heaven for wolf families and for adventure seekers. Kailadevi Sanctuary is the home of wild animal families of Indian Jackal, Red Indian Fox, Striped Hyenas, and wild dogs. But you also capture the movement with Chinkaras, Sambhar Deer. Must visit villages in Karauli because it is the most backward area of Rajasthan. Contact me if you want to stay or live a few days here.
Best Time to Visit Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary
According to me as a local, you must visit here in the Rainy season & in the winter season. Between September to February month. Karauli is a backward area but it is the most beautiful area of Rajasthan with no famous tourist places.
How to Reach Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary
By Railway
The nearest railway station to reach Kailadevi sanctuary is Gangapur City Railway Station. The station is about 60 km away from Keladevi sanctuary. Buses are available from the city bus stand at any time. Contact me if you visit here, I’ll arrange home and food for you.
By Airway
The nearest airport to reach the Kailadevi wildlife sanctuary is Jaipur International Airport. It is about 183 km away from Karauli district of Rajasthan. I suggest you take rest in Jaipur than find a rental car or bike service. Then explore Rajasthan in your way.
By Roadway
Karauli is well connected by National Highway 23 (Kothun to Dholpur district in Rajasthan). Bus services are started at 4:00 AM and end at 9:00 PM but few buses and taxies are available all time. Distance between Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary from major cities of Rajasthan are mention below:-
The small city of Karauli that has recently caught the attention of tourists is an exquisite home to well decorated havelis, peaceful shrines, picturesque views and imprinted chhatris that dot the entire city. This beauty of a place in Rajasthan shares its borders with the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh and is surrounded by Dausa, Dholpur and sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. This city resonates with Mughal architectural panache and is world renowned for its pale red sandstone that surrounds the entire city with strong and sturdy wall. Apart from its royal history, Karauli offers its visitors a rural and tranquil ambience with warm and hospitable behaviour, echoing the true old Rajasthani culture
Located around 400 km from Delhi, Hanumangarh is a city best known for its temples and its historical significance given that it was once part of the Indus Valley Civilization. Recent excavations in the area have revealed some stunning artefacts belonging to an era of great significance to human history. The city is also known to be an agricultural marketplace where cotton and wool are woven on handlooms and sold. The primary tourist attraction of Hanumangarh is the Bhatner fort, a beautiful structure whose history dates back thousands of years.
Formerly the kingdom of Bhati kings, Hanumangarh was originally called Bhatner. However, when Raja Suraj Singh of Bikaner captured the city he rechristened it ‘Hanumangarh’. The reason being that the city was won on a Tuesday, a day considered auspicious to the Hindu god Hanuman. The Hanumangarh area is steeped in history and is believed to have once been part of the Indus Valley Civilization. This region was also important due to its location on Delhi-Multan highway as traders from Central Asia, Sindh and Kabul used to travel to Delhi and Agra via Bhatner. Several artefacts, coins and even entire buildings belonging to the era have been found upon excavation in the area.
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GATEWAY TO RANTHAMBORE
Cuddled up in the eastern zone of Rajasthan, Sawai Madhopur is one of the prominent conurbations of Rajasthan. Popularly known as the ‘Gateway to Ranthambore’, the town has seen many historic episodes and reigns. Sawai Madhopur has partly plain and partly undulating hilly terrain. The South and south east part of the district has hills and broken ground which form a part of a vast track of rugged region enclosing the narrow valley of the Chambal river. Surrounded by Vindhyas & Aravalis, this place is a treat for adventure enthusiasts as well as the ones with a fascination for history, with the Ranthambore National park- the most renowned national park in northern India and the Ranthambore Fort which was recently included in the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, being the main attractions.
Passed on from the Chauhan Rajput king, Govinda to Vagabhatta, from RanaKumbha to Akbar and Aurangzeb, the city has been patronized by almost all the rulers. Beautification and renovation of the city has been regularly undertaken in almost all the regimes. Under the rule of Rao Hammir, the last Chauhan ruler the Ranthambore region prospered magnificently. In ancient India the region was more popularly known as Ranthambore. It was much later that it received the name, Sawai Madhopurfrom Maharaja SawaiMadhoSinghji I who is believed to have given the city its current plan in 1765 AD. During the British Rule Sawai Man Singh built a railway line between Jaipur and Sawai Madhopur. As a result it became accessible from a central spot in the state of Rajasthan. Today it has grown as one of the popular tourist destination in India. Former state of Karauli, Ranthambore was amongst the strongest forts of medieval India and is linked to Prithviraj, the ruler of Shakambhari who has golden cupolas put on the Jain temple of Ranthambore. To check the increasing incurious of the Marathas, Madho Singh, the ruler of Jaipur State requested for the grant of the fort of Ranthambore but did not succeed.
The northern-most city of Rajasthan, Sri Ganganagar is located near the border of the state of Punjab and also the international border of the nation of Pakistan. It is often referred to as “the food basket of Rajasthan” due to its fertile plains similar to those one would find in Punjab. The area was once barren and dry but was converted to a green town thanks to Maharaja Ganga Singh who constructed the Gang Canal to carry excess water from Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the town. Today, Sri Ganganagar is famed for its produce of wheat, mustard, cotton, bajra, sugarcane and grams. Kinnow, a hybrid citrus fruit is a popular horticultural product that is grown here. Majority of the industries in the area are based on agriculture and it provides a livelihood to a majority of the residents of Sri Ganganagar.
In ancient times, two mighty rivers i.e. the Saraswati and the Drishadvati flowed through the area making it home to tribes similar to those belonging to Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. However, in due course the rivers started to dry up causing a natural calamity that wiped out the tribes and caused Sri Ganganagar to turn into a barren wasteland. During the 15th century, Rao Bika established Bikaner and the territory of Sri Ganganagar was part of the princely State of Bikaner. Finally in 1927, the overhaul of Sri Ganganagar was complete thanks to the Gang Canal constructed by Maharaja Ganga Singh as the city was restored to its former glory.
Famous as the ‘city of textiles and looms’, Bhilwara is home to the world renowned Ramdwara of Ramsnehi Sampraday. The founder Guru of the Sampraday, Swami Ramcharanji Maharaj, preached to his followers here and later decided to move to Shahpura. The present day headquarters of the Ram Snehi Sampraday, known as Ram Niwas Dham are located in Shahpura.
Some people say that Bhilwara got its name from the Bhils (tribal people) who lived there during the days of yore. As per a story, the city of Bhilwara had a mint that minted coins known as ‘bhiladi’. This is supposedly the origin of the district’s name. Bhilwara’s cultural history can also be traced back to the Nagar Brahmins mentioned in the Skanda Purana.
