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Situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan, Dholpur became a separate district in 1982 comprising four tehsils of Bharatpur – namely Dholpur, Rajakhera, Bari and Baseri. Carved out of Bharatpur district, Dholpur is surrounded by Agra on the north, Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on the south and Karauli on the west.
Ever since its existence, Dholpur remains one of the most fascinating regions in the state that has witnessed the oldest civilizations, and is extremely rich in cultural heritage. It used to be the seat of the Dholpur princely state before Independence, and today is a city of diverse culture and historical grandeur.
The red sandstone from Dholpur is famous throughout the country and was famously used in the construction of the Red Fort in Delhi.
The history of this princely state is known to date back to Buddha’s time. Several centuries ago, Dholpur was a part of the Mauryan Empire and came under the rule of various rulers all along the Mughal period. Around the 8th to the 10th century, Dholpur was known to be ruled by the Chauhans.Until 1194, it continued to be under the rule of Mohammed Gauri.
Dholpur was initially known as Dhawalpuri named after the ruler Raja Dhawal Deo, also known as Dholan Deo Tomar who established the city in 700 AD (though some historians have dated the formation to 1005 AD.) Later, it came to be known as Dholpur.
Ramsagar Sanctuary
Known for its wide variety of aquatic species, Ramsagar Sanctuary is centered around the Ramsagar Lake, which houses a wide range of snakes, crocodiles and other rare fish species. One can even spot water birds such as Moorhen, Ibis, Stilt, Cormorants, White-Breasted Water Hen, Sand Piper, Jacanas, Darter, Herons, Ringed Plover and River Tern over here. Moreover, a wide variety of migratory ducks and geese can also be found over here during the winter season.
Machkund Temple
Located about 4 kilometers from Dholpur, Machkund Temple is considered a highly scared place among devotees. Deep rooted in tradition, the temple has a water tank situated in the middle, which is surrounded by many temples around it. Machkund is named after the eminent Raja Machchh Kund, the 24th king belonging to the Suryavanshi Dynasty, who is believed to have ruled for 19 generations before Lord Ram.
According to a popular belief, Raja Machchh Kund was resting over here when Kaal Yaman, a demon pursuing Lord Krishna, accidently disturbed him. Upon which the Kaal Yaman was burnt due to a divine blessing given to Raja Machchh Kund. A beautiful place, Machkund is surrounded by several temples devoted to various deities. Moreover, this place has also been mentioned in Shri Madbhagwat and Puranas. It is believed that the pilgrimage of Theerth Sthaan is only considered complete when the devotee takes a holy dip in Machkund.
Shergarh Fort
Situated about 7 kilometers from the small town of Dholpur on the banks of River Chambal, near National Highway 2, Shergarh Fort stands as an important historical monument in Rajasthan. Built during 1540 AD by Shershah Suri, the fort acted as an obstacle for any invader who wished to capture Malwa and Gwalior.
Shergarh Fort also served as an establishment for military cantonment during the medieval period. This beautiful fort has four gates with the main entrance from the east gate. Inside, one can also find a Hanuman Temple, a tomb, palace building and other ruined structures.
Nihal Tower
Between the period of 1901 and 1911, Dholpur was under the rule of the Jat ruler – Rana Ram Singh. After his death, he was succeeded by Rana Nihal Singh in 1901. However, since he was not of age, he got the full rights to rule Dholpur only in March 1905. Afterwards, he built the Nihal Tower in Dholpur in 1910 on the Townhall Road. The base of the tower is covered with 12 gates and is 120 feet tall.
Ravines of Chambal
This popular tourist spot once served as a safe haven for bandits and dacoits for several decades. Located right next to the River Chambal, the Chambal Ravines or locally known as ‘Beehad’ has harbored many popular dacoits like Phoolan Devi, Man Singh, Lokman Dikshit, Fakkad Baba and many more. This area is also known as ‘Veer Bhoomi Chambal’.
Chopra Shiv Temple
Built during the 18th century, Chopra Shiv Temple is one of the oldest temples in Dholpur. Every year, during the month of March on Maha Shivratri, this temple is hoarded by thousands of devotees and pilgrims. Known for its grand architectural beauty, one can easily reach this temple by hiring a rickshaw from Dholpur Bus Stand.
How to Reach Dholpur
By Road : While travelling to Dholpur, one can easily take a bus or a taxi to the city. There are many government buses and private buses that operate daily to and from Dholpur. They are the most preferred and the most comfortable mode of transportation and are also easy to avail. A bus ride from Delhi to Dholpur would cost between Rs. 200 and Rs. 250 per person.
By Air : The nearest domestic airports from Dholpur are Gwalior Airport and Kheria Airport in Agra. Both the airports are located just 60 kilometers from the city. Many private airline companies operate from both the airports and flights usually cost around Rs. 4100 per person both ways. From there, you can easily hire a taxi or catch a bus to Dholpur.
By Train : Dholpur Railway Station is the only railway station available over here. Although it is not a major railway station, many trains connecting Dholpur to big cities like Delhi, Amritsar, Mumbai, Okha and Jhansi operate from here daily.
