The Bhanwar Vilas Palace built as a royal residence in the year 1938 by Maharaja Ganesh Pal Deo Bhadur, the then ruler of Karauli.The architecture is of colonial style and the interiors are furnished in art - de-decor period furniture. The spacious grounds are home to a variety of plants and animals.
Karauli is situated only 64 km off the well known Jaipur-Agra Highway. From Jaipur as well as Agra, it is 182 km. From Bharatpur, famous for its National Bird Sanctuary, Karauli is 110 km From Sawai Modhpur, famous for its Ranthambore Tiger Park, Karauli is 104 km and from Gwalior, it is just 144 km. The nearest railway stations are Gangapur City 31 km and Hindaun 30 kms, both on the main Delhi-Mumbai Broadguage Line, where almost all the trains running between Mumbai and Delhi Stop. The nearest Airports are Gwalior 144 km, Jaipur 182 km and Agra 182 km.
The Bhanwar Vilas Palace, is member of Heritage Hotels Association and Indian Royal Legacy.