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01 Introducing Deogarh
A paradise of sorts located in Rajasthan, Deogarh is known for its classic architecture, the thriving arts community, a beautiful lake and residential areas. It is the perfect trip to experience the true colours of Rajasthan. Ahead we show you the very best the city has to offer. It may just be all the motivation you need to plan for your own vacation.
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02 A gem of a place
Located on the eastern side of the Aravalli Hill range on top of a small hill, Deogarh has a small pond at its base. The town is enclosed by the rocks in the east, Kali Ghati (Aravalli Range) in the west, Nathdwara Ghats to its south and Ajmer towards its north. Deogarh is also noted for its amazing animal and bird sanctuaries. There are several stone and granite mines and polish factories close to the city which are also a source of income for a few residents of the city.
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03 The Deogarh Palace and meter gauge train
The Deogarh Palace is one of the landmark sites where the royals used to live earlier. They still occupy the portion of the palace, while the rest of the property has been converted into a luxury hotel. A meter gauge train runs from Deogarh to Marwar Junction passing through the sanctuary and hills of Kali Ghati. It gives a wonderful view of the plains of Marwar from atop the mountains.
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04 Places to explore
Deogarh has a few wonderful temples worth visiting. Take for example the Kunjbihari Mandir which is popular for the several bats that live inside the roof of the structure. Another special temples is Anjaneshwar Mahadev temple famous for its naturally formed Shivalinga as a result of rain water dissolving calcium in the rock. It is located in a mountain-cave having a small water body over it. It also makes for a pleasant picnic spot offering a bird’s eye view of Deogarh. Nathdwara, noted for Srinathji Temple, is located 90 km from Deogarh on the road to Udaipur. The city of Ajmer is only 150 km away on the Jaipur–Delhi Route.
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05 How to reach?
Deogarh is located 4 km inside the NH-8 (Mumbai-Delhi Highway); Kamlighat is the landmark. The best means of reaching Deogarh are the roads. Its neighbouring cities are Udaipur (140 km), Ajmer and Bhilwara. Flight trippers can board an airline to the Udaipur airport from Delhi and Mumbai and then take a taxi for Deogarh.
