Deogarh Tours

Deogarh has an intense climate with hot and humid summer and cold winter. The temperature in the summer months hangs around 40°C while in the winters it can come down to below 10°C. Monsoon turns up around July and prolongs till mid-September. The ideal time to visit this place is from September to May.

Places of Interest
Dashavatar Temple is a fine architectural festival devoted to Lord Vishnu. It is the earliest known Panchyatan temple in North India. The statues of Ganga and Yamuna adorn the carved doorway leading to the sanctum sanctorum. Three large engraved panels along the sidewalls-the Gajendramoksha panel, the Narnarayan Tapasya, and the Anantshayi Vishnu-depict scenes from Vaishnava folklore. However, only the lower portion of the spire exists today. The 31 Jain temples are of more recent origin than the Vishnu temple and are a must visit. They are located within the Karnali Fort on the hills overlooking the Betwa. The site was a Jain centre from the sixth to the 17th century. The temples flourish in panels depicting scenes from Jain mythology. The Deogarh Archaeological Museum has a fine anthology of sculptures, discovered from the nearby areas.

Chanderi, in Madhya Pradesh, is famous for its gossamer-like saris. It also has fine examples of Rajput and Sultanate style architecture. A superlative Mughal fort dominates the skyline. Among the fascinating sites are the Koshak Mahal, the Badal Mahal, the Jama Masjid, and several ancient Jain temples. Barua Sagar is named after the Barua Sagar Tal, a large lake created about 260 years ago when Raja Udit Singh of Orchha built the embankment. The Barua Sagar Fort, quaintly located at a height, commands an excellent view of the lake and surrounding countryside. The temples and palaces here are fine examples of Bundela style of architecture. Other interesting excursions include Matatila Dam, Tal Behat, and Lalitpur.