Rajasthan-Dholpur

Machkund

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About 4 kms from the town of Dholpur is an ancient sacred place 

called Machkund. It commands a scenic view. It has a tank 

surrounded by a series of temples of different dates. The place is 

named after Raja Machchh Kund. Raja Machchh Kund, the twenty 

fourth king of the Suryavanshi Dynasty (the solar race) is said to 

have reigned nineteen generations before Lord Ram. According to 

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legend, Raja Machchh Kund, was sleeping here when a demon Kaal 

Yaman while pursuing Lord Krishna, accidentally woke him up. The 

demon was burnt to ashes because of a divine blessing to Raja 

Machchh Kund. It is now a sacred place for pilgrims. 

chambal safari

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Enjoying a boat safari at Chambal River, near Dholpur is any nature lover’s dream.

The boat ride on the calm waters of Chambal river near Dholpur combined with the dramatic landscape and close-up views of the amazing abundance of wildlife is a treat to the eyes. The 26 Km. safaris take you inside the sanctuary and give you a chance to view crocodiles, Garials, and many species of turtles.

 

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Explore the National Chambal Sanctuary, a safari that takes you on a four-hour ride down the River Chambal, drifting past gharials basking on the sandbanks, marsh crocodiles and turtles sunning themselves on the rocks.

Shergarh Fort

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It was built by Raja Maldev, a ruler of Dholpur in around 1532 A.D. It was reconstructed in 1540 A.D. by Sher Shah Suri, the founder of Suri dynasty and hence has been named after him. Many old Cannons made of Ashtadhatu and weighing around 25 tonnes have been placed here on the walls of the Fort. One such Cannon named 'Hanuhunkar' has been moved to Indira Park. It is 19 feet long and 10 feet in width. All these Cannons are decorated with Mughal style beautiful carvings.

 

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located on the banks of River Chambal at a distance of 5 Km South of Dholpur City, District Dholpur, Rajasthan.