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Deogarh Mahal is an imposing structure built in the 17th century. It stands atop a hill and offers a commanding view of the Aravalli mountain range and the numerous lakes, strewn across the countryside.With its greying battlements, domes, turrets, jharokhas and huge gateways, it is a picturesque sight from the town below. At a height of about 2100 ft above sea level, it is cooler than surrounding RajasthanBuilt in 1670 A.D. by Rawat Dwarka Dasji as a family residence, it soon became the hub of village activity. The family interacted with the villagers and invited a host of feasts and festivities to be performed within the Mahal precincts. Some of these traditions are still practiced.And the gates, that always remained closed, to ward off enemies, are now open to the guests.
Getting There
Deogarh is accessible both by rail and road. It is a couple of miles east of National Highway No 8. By rail, it is on the Western Railway Route, between Udaipur and Marwar junction.
Nearest Airport: Udaipur 135 km. Jodhpur 170 km. Jaipur 280 km.
Nearest Railway Station: Deogarh - 1 km.
By Road: Deogarh - Jaipur 280kms (NH8)
Deogarh - Udaipur 135kms (NH8)
Deogarh - Jodhpur 170 kms
Deogarh - Kota 250kms
Deogarh - Kumbalgarh 70kms
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