Temples in Karauli
- 01
Kaila Devi Temple
A large marble temple to the goddess Kaila Devi on the Kalisil river, about 23 km from Karauli, famed for the fortnight-long Chaitra fair that draws vast numbers of pilgrims.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Weekday mornings, November to February; avoid the Chaitra fair unless attending
- Tickets
- Free entry. Dress modestly; footwear is removed outside. Ask at the entrance about photography and leather items. During the Chaitra fair, access and parking are restricted.
- 02
Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli
The Radha-Krishna temple within the Karauli palace complex, central to the town's devotional life and counted among the district's four Char Dham shrines.
- Time needed
- 45-60 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning darshan or evening aarti; avoid festival peaks if crowds are a concern
- Tickets
- Free to enter. Darshan and aarti timings change with the season and festivals, so confirm locally. Dress modestly; ask at the entrance about photography and leather items.
Forts in Karauli
- 03
Karauli Fort (City Palace)
The red-sandstone palace complex of the Karauli rulers, entered through Ganesh Gate, with painted halls, coloured-glass windows, portrait-lined Barah-dwari and a rooftop terrace over the Bhadravati river.
- Time needed
- 1.5-3 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Early morning, November to February
- Tickets
- A ticket is usually required, with different rates for Indian and foreign visitors. Fees, hours and which rooms are open change, so confirm at the gate or locally; part of the complex is run in connection with the Madan Mohan temple trust.
- 04
Timangarh Fort
A large, ruined Jadaun fort near Masalpur, once a 12th-century centre of temples and learning, now scrub-covered walls, gateways and carved stone fragments.
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours on site, plus the drive
- Walking
- Demanding
- Best time
- Early morning, November to February
- Tickets
- Entry and access arrangements are not clearly published; confirm locally before going. There are no facilities, so carry water and tell your hotel where you are going.
Day trips in Karauli
- 05
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary
A roughly 674 sq km dry-forest sanctuary, the northern extension of Ranthambore's tiger reserve, with gorges, tablelands and the Chambal and Banas rivers as boundaries.
- Time needed
- Half a day with the temple
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- November to March
- Tickets
- Entry, safari and vehicle arrangements are not published in a form that can be confirmed here. Fees are not published; confirm with the forest office in Karauli and do not enter protected areas without permission.
Places of worship in Karauli
- 06
Shri Mahavirji Temple
A major Digambar Jain pilgrimage complex on the Gambhir river in Hindaun block, centred on a temple built around a sandstone image of Mahavira and known for its April fair.
- Time needed
- 1.5-2 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, October to March
- Tickets
- Free entry. Dress modestly; footwear is removed. Leather items and photography are often restricted inside Jain temples, so ask at the gate. Accommodation and meals follow Jain norms (vegetarian).
