Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Excursion of Sawai Madhopur

Karauli
Karauli is a city known by red sandstone walls, peripheral walls, six gates, eleven posterns and the famous annual fair at the kaila devi temple, located at a distance of 160 km from Jaipur. Karauli was known as Kalyanpuri after the local deity Kalyanji. Besides other historic monuments, the temple of Madan Mohanji is an interesting place to visit in Karauli.

Bundi
Bundi is famous for its monuments and especially for its forts which preserve the glorious legacy for its erstwhile Rajput rulers. Bundi has a lots of interesting places to see like Taragarh fort, the Bhim Burj and a huge water reservoir carved out of solid rock. Bundi Palace is another attraction of Bundi. Bundi Palace located on a hill just near the Taragarh fort is famous for its traditional murals. Phool sagar palace, a modern palace built in 20th century.

Kota
Kota situated ta distance of 100 kms from the Ranthambhore. the glory of ancient times could be seen in the several monuments, palaces and gardens that exist here. the city fort and palace, Kishore sagar Tank, the jagmandir palace and the brij vilas palace museum with its number of royal cenotaphs are some of the places visit in Kota.

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