Deogarh City Travel Guide -
Rajasthan
General Information Of
Deogarh
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Area 24 sq. km
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Population 13,933 (1991)
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Altitude 211 metres above
sea level
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Languages Hindi,
Rajasthani, and English
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Best Time to Visit
September to May
STD Code 02951
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Introduction to city Deogarh - In
Rajasthan
While the princes of Rajasthan built stately palaces and forts,
their noblemen were not for behind in building stately mansions.
Deogarh is one such feudal estate in Mewar, the premier state of
Rajasthan. The chieftains of this region were titled Rawats
(feudal barons) and their estates were called thikanas. The
thikana of Deogarh lies on the border of Mewar, Marwar and
Merwara, about 135 kilometres north-east of Udaipur and 280
kilometres south-west of Jaipur.
Sightseeing : Places to visit in
destination - Deogarh
The town of Deogarh has limited sightseeing options, its only
attractions being the Deogarh Fort and Palace and the
Anjaneshwar Mahadev temple. The magnificent Deogarh Palace
now functions as a heritage hotel. Gokal Vilas is the
residence of present Rawat, who is also a well-known art
historian. The ruined Anjaneshwar Mahadev temple is supposed to
be more than 2,000 years old
Deogarh Sightseeing :
Places to visit in destination Deogarh
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Places to visit in the city Deogarh |
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DEOGARH FORT - Deogarh
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The fort of Deogarh with its greying battlements stands
magnificent high up on a hillock towering over the town.
The fort was built in the year 1670 by then Rawat
Dwarkadasji of the Chaudawat clan of the Sisodia Dynasty.
The fort went through many modifications in the years to
come. The palace here has more than two hundred rooms,
exotic mural paintings on the walls, and numerous
balconies with carved pillars. The use of marble in a big
way enhances the aesthetic value of the palace. The fort
and the palace today is a magnificent heritage hotel run
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GOKAL VILAS - Deogarh
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This magnificent palace situated over a hillock is the
home of the present Rawat. Set in a picturesque locale
around Raghosagar Lake, the palace is around 200 years
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ANJANESHWAR MAHADEV -
Deogarh
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It is an extraordinary cave temple believed to be 2,000
years old. This ruined temple is situated on an island in
the Raghosagar Lake.
Deogarh Excursion :
Places nearby Deogarh - Rajasthan
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Places to visit nearby destination - Deogarh |
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Excursions : Places
nearby city - Deogarh
An excursion trip from Deogarh
will take you to a number of sites of historical as
well as religious importance. Most of the places
have links with the Mewar dynasty of the state.
The Eklingji Shiva temple, the Nagda and the
fascinating Kumbhalgarh fort are some of the
excursion itineraries you must not miss to visit.
Eklingji |
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Eklingji is a small town famous for its temples. The
Eklingji Temple is dedicated to Shiva, who is
regarded to be the guardian deity of the Mewar. The
deity was regarded as the virtual ruler by the
Maharajas of Mewar who considered themselves to be
the regents (dewans) under Eklingji.
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Kumbalgarh Fort
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Built in the in 15th century AD by Maharana Kumbha,
the Kumbhalgarh fort is situated at a taxing height
of 1,100 metres above sea level amidst a cluster of
thirteen mountain peaks of the Aravali range. Today,
the fort stands like a prudent sentinel to the past
glory of its kings and princes. The fort was
considered highly important, as it was here that the
rulers of Mewar retreated during times of danger.
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Nagda
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Nagda has three the ruined Jain temples—Adbhutji
Temple and the Vaishnavite Sas-Bahu Temples—all
dating back to the 11th century. Nagda is situated
in the vicinity of Eklingi and can be reached by
bicycles.
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