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Voykit pocket guide · India
Karauli
Spend 2 days in Karauli: day 1 city palace & temple, day 2 nearby park or fort; total travel ~2 h from Jaipur.
Karauli is a small historic town in Rajasthan’s Golden Triangle, 180 km from Jaipur and 290 km from Delhi. Its main draw are the 600‑year city palace, Kaila Devi National Park and Timangarh Fort, all reachable within an hour. Two days let you see the palace, attend a local fair (if in season) and visit a park or fort without rushing.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, fairs active)
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (heat)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–4,500 excl. bed · High ₹4,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire and ambulance 101 · Tourist helpline (English) 1363
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea with biscuits at a café | ₹80–₹150 |
| Rajasthani thali lunch | ₹150–₹300 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹120–₹180 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JAI · Jaipur International
- ≈180 km (112 mi), 3 h by road≈112 mi (180 km), 3 h by road
- DEL · Indira Gandhi International, Delhi
- ≈290 km (180 mi), 5–6 h by road≈180 mi (290 km), 5–6 h by road
Typical fares
- Jaipur → Karauli (taxi, round‑trip)
- ≈ ₹1,500 per person, 3 h each way (check)
- Kaila Devi NP entry
- ₹650 per person, minimum 4 pax
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Road: hire a car with driver or take local taxis; nearest railway stations are Gangapur City (30 km (19 mi)) and Hindaun (29 km (18 mi)). No public bus schedule confirmed – check locally.Road: hire a car with driver or take local taxis; nearest railway stations are Gangapur City (19 mi (30 km)) and Hindaun (18 mi (29 km)). No public bus schedule confirmed – check locally.
See and do
Known for
- Karauli City Palace
- Kaila Devi National Park
- Timangarh Fort
- Madan Mohanji Temple
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kaila Devi National Park | Road, 25 km (16 mi) north; hire a taxi or driverRoad, 16 mi (25 km) north; hire a taxi or driver | ≈1 h total |
| Timangarh Fort | Road, 40 km (25 mi) west; jeep or taxiRoad, 25 mi (40 km) west; jeep or taxi | ≈1 h total |
| River Chambal crocodile safari | Road, 35 km (22 mi) east; arrange via local operatorRoad, 22 mi (35 km) east; arrange via local operator | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Bhanwar Vilas Palace
- Royal heritage hotel, air‑conditioned rooms, pool, yoga, cultural programs
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is this? | यह कितना है?yeh kitna hai? |
| Where is the bathroom? | शौचालय कहाँ है?shauchalay kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Road travel can be slow in summer heat; carry water.
- Fairs may be cancelled if monsoon arrives – verify dates.
Generally safe for tourists; stay hydrated, keep valuables secure in vehicles, and avoid night travel on unlit rural roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Karauli yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Karauli City Palace
- Kaila Devi National Park
- Timangarh Fort
- Madan Mohanji Temple
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Rajasthan Tourism – official: www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/karauli
- Wikivoyage: Karauli, revision 5306338 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5306338
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/karauli). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.