Bhanwar Vilas Palace

Bhanwar Vilas Palace is a heritage hotel originally built in 1938 as the royal residence of Maharaja Ganesh Pal Deo Bhadur, ruler of Karauli. Located in Baghi Khana on the outskirts of Karauli city, this Art Deco palace features colonial architecture and period furniture. The property retains its original character while offering modern amenities across 43 rooms and suites, set within landscaped gardens.

Guests can expect to stay in a heritage palace with Art Deco furnishings and colonial-era decor. The property features spacious individually decorated rooms overlooking courtyards or mature gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, and dining facilities serving home-cooked Indian and international cuisine. Visitors can explore the palace grounds, interact with the resident royal family, visit the on-site dairy farm, and enjoy village walks or excursions to nearby artisan villages.

Bhanwar Vilas Palace was constructed in 1938 by Maharaja Ganesh Pal Deo Bhadur, the then ruler of Karauli, as a modern alternative to the medieval City Palace. It served as the royal residence of the Karauli royal family. The palace represents the transition period when Indian royalty adopted colonial architectural styles while maintaining their traditional status. The current head of the family, Maharaja Krishna Chandra Pal, is the 181st in a lineage tracing back to Lord Krishna and heads the Yaduvanshi Rajputs.

The palace is home to the royal family of the princely state of Karauli and represents the cultural heritage of the Yaduvanshi Rajputs who historically ruled the Brajbhoomi region. The property showcases Art Deco architecture blended with colonial influences, reflecting the cultural transition of Indian royalty in the pre-independence era. The palace maintains traditional hospitality practices and offers visitors insight into the unique culture of the Karauli region.