City Palace, Karauli - Castle in Karauli - Karauli, India

The place speaks of wonders of its time. The grandeur and extravagant character is evident from the very entrance of the Palace. As you cross the high arched door and enter the Palace gardens, you're suddenly surrounded by the feeling of something regal. The intricate stone and painting and glass work done on the inner walls of the Palace are enough to realise the artistic impact and artisinal perfection present in the era. The guide also told us about the legends, as to how the hunted lions and tigers were used to be put on public display, in order to display the valour of the King. The entry fees is nominal and is located in very vicinity of the famous Kaila Devi Temple.

To reach this place it will easily take about three hours from Jaipur. The place is surrounded by local markets. The famous item of this place is lak Bangles. You may also get customized Bangles. City Palace, Karauli has its own charm. The Palace is huge and you would see how once part of the place is different from the other - this shows how different generations impact on the architecture. It is a must visit. Stepping into the palace will take you years back in time. Karauli, along with Alwar, was part of the Matsya kingdom, according to the legend of Mahabharata. The modern princely state Karauli was founded in about 995 by Raja Bijai Pal, who was a Jadon ruler, who is claimed to be 88th in descent from the Hindu god Krishna. His Highness the Maharaja maintains a military force of 281 cavalry, 1640 infantry, and 56 guns, and is entitled to a salute of 17 guns (as of 1892). The Britishers later occupied it, and they ruled up to 1947. The Maharaja's palace is a handsome block of buildings, some of them dating to the mid-18th century.Karauli State was founded by Maharaja Arjun Dev Pal in 1346 CE

This place is closed on AMAWASYA. There is some thrash outside the city palace. there is no museum as such here. And there is nothing else to see in Karauli. Comparatively cheap and backward to rest of rajashthan.

Amazing fort to visit. Lot's of things are there. I was lived here for 25 days. It was pretty awesome. Visit once and explore each and every thing.

Good ancient palace but requires proper maintenance and renovation work as building is too much old.

Built by the Arjun Pal, founder of Karauli in the 14th century, now city palace only has some remains. The structure which one can see in the name of the city palace was erected by Rajas Gopal Singh in the 18th century. City Palace of Karauli has many colors like the red, white and off-white stone was used in its construction and painted with bright colors. From the terrace, one can see the spectacular view of the city. Pathways and stairways are also very amazing to walk. If possible come here by walk so that in between you can enjoy your trip. At the corner you will also find chat thele wale who serves you the best chat or fast food.

Built by the Arjun Pal, founder of Karauli in the 14th century, now city palace only has some remains. The structure which one can see in the name of the city palace was erected by Rajas Gopal Singh in the 18th century. City Palace of Karauli has many colors like the red, white and off-white stone was used in its construction and painted with bright colors. From the terrace, one can see the spectacular view of the city. Pathways and stairways are also very amazing to walk over them

To reach this place it will easily take about three hours from Jaipur. The place is surrounded by local markets. The famous item of this place is lak Bangles. You may also get customized Bangles. City Palace, Karauli has its own charm. The Palace is huge and you would see how once part of the place is different from the other - this shows how different generations impact on the architecture. It is a must visit. Stepping into the palace will take you years back in time.