Karauli is a beautiful little town in Rajasthan, an essential part of your Rajputana Splendor itinerary. Karauli travel can involve journey by rail, road or air. As per the legend, the ruling family of Karauli, recognized as the head of the Yadhuvanshi Rajputs, is the descendant of Lord Krishna.Karauli is a holy city situated 160 kms from Jaipur. Earlier called Kalyanpuri, after the local deity Kalyanji, Karauli was founded in 1348 AD. Karauli is situated 23 kms from Kaila Devi. Karauli is famous for its pale red-stone. Karauli has some noted places of visit like temples of Kaila Devi and Madan Mohanji and other historic monuments. The annual fair at the Kaila Devi temple is quite popular.

The city is surrounded by a wall of red sandstone strengthened by bastions at several places. Local bazaars are a must-visit for exclusive items of handicrafts, and colorful bangles of Karauli.This famous city is the capital of Rajasthan and has earned universal renown as the “Pink City ", and pink it is, with beautiful constructed palaces, havelis and forts. Tall, rugged men with handle-bar whiskers sport bright pink turbans. Strong wall encircles the old city and has a suggestion of formidable strength. There is a feast in store for tourists. Attractive monuments where one can breathe the fragrance of history. Comfortable and luxurious hotels, once the proud of kings, parks, gardens, and excursions of nearby places of interest, make Jaipur a tourist's paradise.