Discovering Dholpur’s very own Taj Mahal and other remarkable sites

Away from the typical touristy cities of Rajasthan, Dholpur is a fantastic lesser-known getaway for those on a budget. For beginners, the destination is home to impressive places of interest, thanks to its rich ancient lineage. Plus, there are interesting stories related to these sites that are sure to leave you amazed. Read ahead to find more about them.
Shergarh Fort

This fort is a historical site located 7 km south of Dholpur to the left bank of River Chambal, close to the road bridge on the NH2. The founder of Suri Empire Shēr Shāh Sūrī expanded the boundaries of the fort in 1540 AD. The fort has palatial rooms, a temple of Lord Hanuman, a tomb, and some ravaged buildings.

Gajra ka Maqbara
The world knows that the Taj Mahal in Agra was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz. But, what the world doesn’t know is that a few centuries ago, a certain king made an attempt to immortalise his love story by building a monument to commemorate his ladylove, which is now known as the tomb of Gajra in Dholpur.

Nihal Tower (Ghantaghar)


Asia’s largest clock tower is in Dholpur – the 105-year-old Nihal Tower. The tower was made on the command of Raja Nihal Singh of Dhaulpur in 1880. The locals believe that this is no ordinary tower; about eight metals have been used to erect this magnanimous structure. Unfortunately, the clock tower has lost its former glory, and is waiting to be restored before it falls apart.

Shri Ramchandra Temple

Long ago, an idol of Lord Ramchandra surfaced from the earth in Dholpur town. At that time, the piece of land from which the idol emerged was owned by a cowherd boy. The then Maharaja of the kingdom, Keerat Singh, took the idol from the cowherd and installed it in a beautifully made temple. Unlike the usual idols of Lord Rama, the deity installed at the Dholpur temple is four-armed, just like the form of Lord Vishnu.

Pahad Wale Wali

Hazrat Sarf Abdal Shah (Rahmatullah Alaih) was a famous Wali (divinely inspired leader) of Dholpur. Since his tomb is located on a 300 feet high hill, he is called Pahad Wale Baba. The dargah is only 5 km away from Dhaulpur Railway Station.