The city of Karauli is considered one of the holiest cities in Rajasthan with a collection of more than almost 300 temples. Located almost 150 kms from Jaipur, the city founded in 1348 AD was earlier known as Kalyanpuri, after the local deity Kalyanji. The entire city is protected from all directions by a red sandstone wall. The wall is also strengthened by bastions at various points and gateways at strategic positions. The wall, though old still stands tall and dilapidated at a few spots.
Famous for its pale red-stones Karauli boasts presence of some very memorable monuments like the famous temples of Kaila Devi, Madan Mohanji and many other historic structures. The countryside at Karauli is worth exploring for the secrets of past which it unravels to the insistent. The game sanctuary also provides an opportunity to board the jeeps and rumble across the safari.
The Mahavir Jain temple revered by the Jain followers worldwide and the Kaila Devi Sancturary, an extension of the Ranthambore National Park fall within a short distance form Karauli. It's not only the temples, Sanctuary and the Fort that beckons one to Karauli. It's the colourful festivals and fairs that are much sought after for the zest and revelry associated with it. The local markets are a must visit for the exclusive Karauli and Rajasthani fine art articles that they provide at rock bottom prices. The land of palaces, temples, fairs and a Sanctuary too, what more can one ask from this land of warriors?
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