Karauli District, with the town of Karauli as its district headquarters, is a district of Rajasthan state in western India. It shares boundaries with Dholpur District in the east; with Bharatpur District in the north-east; with Dausa District in the north; and with Sawai Madhopur District in the west. The south-eastern boundary of the district comprises of the Chambal River ,  which is 5 K.M. far from Mandrayal across which the state of Madhya Pradesh lies. Hills and ravines cover the entire district, but there are no peaks of very high elevation, the highest having the height of less than 1400 feet above sea-level. Minerals of the area include good grade stone and some iron ore.

There are four main temples of high significance in the district: Kailadevi, Madan Mohanji, Shri Mahavirji, Shri Anjani mata ji and Mehndipur Balaji. There some fort also, such as, Timangarh, Mandrayal, and Rawal Mahal.

Karauli History

The town traces its history back to 1348. It is naturally protected by ravines on the north and east, and is further protected by a great wall. The Maharaja's palace is a handsome block of buildings; some of them dating back to the late 18th century. The city was founded in 1348 by Maharaja Arjun Dev Yadav.

Karauli Tourism

Tourist places in Karauli
Bhanwar Vilas Palace
City Palace Karauli 
Shahi Kund, Karauli
Shikar Ganj
Shahar Fort, Nadauti
Mandrayal Fort
Rangawa Tal, Karauli
Gopal Singh Ji Ki Chhatri
Timan Garh fort
Kaila Devi Temple       
Shri Mahavir Ji Temple    
Madan mohan Ji Temple
Kaila Devi wild Life Sanctuary              
Panchna Dam