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:-
Pushkar is one of the oldest cities in India. Located to the northwest of Ajmer, the tranquil city of Pushkar is a favoured destination for thousands of tourists and devotees flocking to Rajasthan. Situated at a height of 510 metres, Pushkar is surrounded by hillocks on three sides. The ‘Nag Pahar’, literally meaning Snake Mountain forms a natural border between Ajmer and Pushkar. Known as ‘the rose garden of Rajasthan’, the essence of the famous Pushkar rose is exported all over the world. Along with an interesting mythological history, a legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes Pushkar a fascinating city.
According to legends, Lord Brahma, believed to be the creator of the Universe dropped a lotus to the ground leading to the immediate creation of a lake. He then decided to name the place after the flower, and thus the name, Pushkar. The city of Pushkar is home to the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the whole world. Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate pilgrimage that must be undertaken to attain salvation.
The history of Bharatpur dates back to 5th century BC, when the Matsya kingdom flourished here. The Matsyas were allies of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata war. Legends say that the origin of the name Bharatpur is traced to Bharat, younger brother of Lord Ram. Laxman, the other brother, was given the most prestigious position as that of the family deity of the ruling family of Bharatpur. His name also appears in the state seals and coat-of-arms.
In the early 18th century, Maharaja Suraj Mal captured the fort of Bharatpur by vanquishing Khemkaran, the rival chieftain and laid the foundation for Bharatpur. The valiant Maharaja was very keen to expand the cities and is credited with building the numerous forts and palaces that dot the kingdom, including the Pleasure Palace Complex at Deeg.
Bharatpur is also home to one of the world’s best-known bird watching destinations, Keoladeo Ghana National Park (KNP). 250 years ago, the then ruler built embankments that allowed flooding of this land, turning it into a marsh. Named after the dense jungle that surrounded an old Shiva Temple, this 29 square kilometre man-made wetland is renowned for migratory birds – ducks, geese, waders, raptors, flycatchers and more. In winter, avid birders and ornithologists flock to the park to observe and study the feathered beauties. With more than 370 recorded species, KNP used to also host the Siberian crane. It is a World Heritage Site.
Situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan, Dholpur became a separate district in 1982 comprising four tehsils of Bharatpur – namely Dholpur, Rajakhera, Bari and Baseri. Carved out of Bharatpur district, Dholpur is surrounded by Agra on the north, Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on the south and Karauli on the west. Ever since its existence, Dholpur remains one of the most fascinating regions in the state that has witnessed the oldest civilizations, and is extremely rich in cultural heritage. It used to be the seat of the Dholpur princely state before Independence, and today is a city of diverse culture and historical grandeur. The red sandstone from Dholpur is famous throughout the country and was famously used in the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi.
The history of this princely state is known to date back to Buddha’s time. Several centuries ago, Dholpur was a part of the Mauryan Empire and came under the rule of various rulers all along the Mughal period. Around the 8th to the 10th century, Dholpur was known to be ruled by the Chauhans.Until 1194, it continued to be under the rule of Mohammed Gauri. Dholpur was initially known as Dhawalpuri named after the ruler Raja Dhawal Deo, also known as Dholan Deo Tomar who established the city in 700 AD (though some historians have dated the formation to 1005 AD.) Later, it came to be known as Dholpur.
