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India-Rajasthan-
Deogarh |
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Introduction :
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Deogarh, "the fort of Gods". It is a small town situated in Southern part
of Rajasthan - 150 kilometres from Ajmer. The palaces and lakes are the
major attractions of this region. It is popularly known for it's Deogarh
Mahal. It is a castle of medieval Rajasthan, it has been witness to
history unfolding within and beyond its realms. Deogarh (the Fort of the
Gods) is situated on the right bank of the Betwa River at the western
end of the Lalitpur range of hills. Due to its strategic location on the
main route to Deccan from deogarh, it was a bone of contention for
several empires starting from the Guptas to the British. The first
written evidence about Deogarh has been in the literature of the Gupta
age. In the later phase, Deogarh finds mention in the history of Gujarat
Pratiharas and Gondas. The place remained a cause of disagreement even
in the times of Muslims, Marathas, and British. |
| Aera |
24 Sq.km. |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 43 °C, Min 32
°C.
Winter : Max 15°C, Min 5 °C. |
| Language |
Hindi, Rajasthani and English |
| STD Code |
02951. |
| Rainfall |
60-80 cms |
| Best Time to Visit |
September To May. |
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How to get there :
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Air: The nearest airport is Gwalior around 235 km from Deogarh. There are
flights to Delhi, Indore, and Mumbai from Gwalior
Rail: The nearest railway stations are Jakhlaun (13 km) and
Lalitpur (23 km). Jakhlaun can be reached by the Jhansi - Babina passenger
train. However, Lalitpur is a better option as it is connected to Delhi,
Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Mumbai, and Agra by several express trains.
Road: Deogarh is linked by bus to several important centers in the
region. The distances of some of the important centers from Deogarh are:
Lalitpur, 23 km; Matatila Dam, 93 km; and Jhansi, 123 km. |
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Places to Visit : |
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Deogarh Mahal |
Dashavtar Temple |
Deogarh
Archeological Museum |
Jain Temples |
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Excursion : |
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Chanderi |
Talbehat |
Barua Sagar |
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Shopping : |
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Though you can buy some antiques and souvenirs from here, the best buy would
be the Chanderi saris, for which it is famous world wide. |
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Accommodations : |
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Hotel Bassi Fort |
Hotel Castle Bijaipur |
Hotel Pratap Palace |
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