Fact File Area - 24 sq. km  Population - 13,933 (1991)  Altitude - 211 metres above sea level  Languages - Hindi, Rajasthani and English  Best Time to Visit - September to May  STD Code - 02951

Introduction While the princes of Rajasthan built stately palaces and forts, their noblemen were not for behind in building stately mansions. Deogarh is one such feudal estate in Mewar, the premier state of Rajasthan. The chieftains of this region were titled Rawats (feudal barons) and their estates were called thikanas. The thikana of Deogarh lies on the border of Mewar, Marwar and Merwara, about 135 kilometres north-east of Udaipur and 280 kilometres south-west of Jaipur. Sightseeing The town of Deogarh has limited sightseeing options, its only attractions being the Deogarh Fort and Palace and the Anjaneshwar Mahadev temple. The magnificent Deogarh Palace now functions as a heritage hotel. Gokal Vilas is the residence of present Rawat, who is also a well-known art historian. The ruined Anjaneshwar Mahadev temple is supposed to be more than 2,000 years old. Excursions An excursion trip from Deogarh will take you to a number of sites of historical as well as religious importance. Most of the places have links with the Mewar dynasty of the state. The Eklingji Shiva temple, the Nagda and the fascinating Kumbhalgarh fort are some of the excursion itineraries you must not miss to visit.