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Bala Qila
Fort, which bound the people to watch its magnetic beauty, towering on a
hill dominating the town, is the BALA QILA (young fort). Amazing fortifications
surround the NIKUMBHA MAHAI PALACE at the top, which has graceful Bengal
caned marble columns and delicate latticed balconies. The fort is 595 mts.
above the city, and extends about 5 Kms from north and south and 1.6 Kms
from east and west. The fort has 15 large and 51 small towers, which contains
446 loopholes for the musketry, its eight towers all around defend it. The
most magnificent were 3,599 kanguras, each containing two loopholes for
musketry. The fort can be entered through six gates, namely JAI POL, SURAJ
POL, LAXMAN POL, CHAND POL, KRISHAN POL and ANDHERl GATE.
City Palace
The City Palace was built in 1793 A.D. by Raja Bakhtawar Singh.It represents a intermingling of Rajput and Mughal stvles. It has graceful marble pavilions set on lotus flower bases in the central courtyard
Once this palace was part of the Maharajas ornate lifestyle and housed, among other things, a drinking cup cut out of a single emerald in its treasury and a mammoth, double storied four-elephant carriage in its stables. Today however the palaces has been converted into the districts collectorate, and its hall and chambers have a been turned into government offices.
The Museum
The palace Museum has a wonderful collection of exhibits of the personal wealth of the Maharajas of Alwar and some rare manuscripts including an illustrated Mahabharata on a 200-foot-long scroll, Others prize pieces here after illustrated manuscripts of GULISTAN, SHAHNAMA, and on EMPEROR Babur’s life. There are also some fine RAGAMALA paintings and miniatures from the Alwar, Bundi, and Mughal school it has an armory section, which has some historic swords belonging to the likes of Sultan Muhammad Ghori, Emperor Akbar and Aurangzeb.
Rani Moosi Chhatri
The centopath reflects Indo-lslamic style of architecture. The upper portion in marble with columned pavilions and domed arches with exquisite floral tracery rests over the pillared red sand stone story. Mythological and court scenes in fading gold leaf painting and sculpture adorn the ceiling. The memorial is rated as one of the finest in its class. The picturesque SAGAR is concrete catchments with a pattern of stairs and tiny kiosks in perfect symmetry along the sides.
Tomb of Fateh Jung
This spectacular tomb has a massive dome, which is a fine blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. Fateh Jung was a minister of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and related to the Khanzada rulers of Alwar.
Purjan Vihar (Company Garden)
The beautiful garden was laid out during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh built in1868 a most picturesque place locally known as Simla (the Summer House), was added to lush greenery of this garden do not give the blazing sun a chance to peep in. The garden was originally named Company Garden, later on Maharaja Jai Singh changed it to PURJAN VIHAR.
Vijay Mandir Palace
It is the royal residence of Maharaja Jai Singh built in 1918. The largely uninhabited palace is a window on the life style of the royals. Migratory1 birds and waterfowls can be obsened feeding on fish in the small lake, beside the palace. Vijay Mandir, a sprawling, coupled palace with 105 rooms and a beautifully laid out garden lies 6 miles outside Alwar Reflected picturesquely in the waters of Vijay Sagar Lake, it is said to have been designed along the lines of a ship like all the ventures of its builder, the sinister and dazzling Maharaja Jai Singh.
Siliserh Lake
The water palace of Siliserh with a lake sur-rounded by low wooded hills, enroute to Sariska12 Kms. southwest of Alwar.The tranquil lake is nestled in the hills, the twinkling ripples of the lake cover an area of about 10.5 sq. Kms, surrounded by thick forest and magnificent cenotopatns on its embankment. A royal hunting lodge /palace was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh for his Queen Shila in 1845. It has been converted into a tourist bungalow and is an attractive spot for peaceful holiday.
Boating facilities at Siiiserh Lake
Timings sunrise to sunset
Motor Boat Rs. 400/-(15 minutes)
Padel Boat Rs. 80/- (half an hour)
Talvrakash
Sariska-Alwar road takes to this enchanting site where pilgrims bathe in hot SULPHUR SPRINGS. Langurs (apes) stroll about and the bell of the scattered temples tinkle all day long. It was the place of penance of Mandav Rishi.
Bhartrihari Temple
A throbbing pilgrimage center, which revokes around the legend of King GHARATHARI who spent the closing years of his life, ancient place amidst hills.
Set inside the Sariska Tiger Reserve this was Maharaja Jai Singh's hunting lodge it has beautiful sprawling lawns antique furniture and interesting photographs of the Royal Shikar of the 1920s. Now a heritage hotel.
Pandupol
The metalled road commencing from the Sanctuary gate ends at this temple dedicated to LORD HUNUMAN. This backed by the delightful sight of Pandupol or Pandu gate where a cascading spring emerges from hard and compact rocks. Legend has it that the Pandava brother took refuge here during their exile.
Kankwari Fort
Within Sariska Tiger Reserve 18 Kms from the entrance gate, lies Kankwari Fort, it is a fine example of a VANADURG or jungle fort. High inaccessible, deep in the tiger infested forest, it once was host to Prince Dara Shlkoh heir to the Mughal throne held captive brother Aurangzeb.
Bhangarh-50 Kms.
Inside Sariska sanctuary lies the splendid mined town of Bhangarh built in 17th century by RAJA MADHO SINGH brother of RAJA MAN SINGH of Amber its medieval bazaars, the old palace. Someshwar and Gopinath Temples have some fine carvings. According to legend, the town was cursed by an evil magician and had to be abandoned. The curse is still believe.
Jain Temple, Tijara
Ancient Jain temple dedicated to the eighth Tirthankar (great - teacher) Shri Chandra Prabhu Bhagwan can be seen here, it has elaborate carvings and paintings, exquisite pillars and arches. Situated 60 Kms on the Alwar Delhi road route, it is an important Jain pilgrimage.
Safari to sariska covering Wild life sanctuary. Historical forts (bhangarh kanwari fort etc) temples (pandupol, nelkanth) and villages.
Bus Rs. 2007-
MiniBusRs.125/-
Jeep/car/gypsy Rs.125/-
Jeeps are available at the RTDC Hotel Tiger Den. Sariska
Jeep / gyps charges Rs.815/- (up to 5 person)
Extra Person Rs.115/- per head
Video Camera fees Rs.200/-
Entry Fees: for Foreigner Rs. 200/-, For Indian Rs.25/-
Naraini
This is a hot spring about 69 K.M. south-west of Alwar near Baldeogarh. It is a most picturesque spot known for tiger beat. A local legend runs that Naraini was a Women bom in barber's family of Jaipur and married to a barber at Rajorgarh. The husband died of a Snake bite on way from her father's house and she asked the cow-herds to collect fuel wood so that she could became sati. The cow herds promised to do so only after their cows had quenched their thirst, but the lady told them not to worry about the water which she prophesied would ensure naturally. The collected the fuel for the funeral and she became sati. Since then, it is said, perennial spring flows. A fair is held every year on Baisakh Sudi 11 which is attended by people of all castes but congregation of Nais(barbers) is the largest The Nais attach special importance to the place.
Nimrana
It was a tributary chief ship of the former Alwar state. The track is sandy and bleak and is known as Rath, The place is said to be the home of chauhan Rajput claiming descent from Prithvi Raj the last Hindu emperor. One of the descendents of Prithvi Raj the, embraced Islam and settled here. That is why the old lineage is shown by the title Rao and was recognized so by the ruler of Alwar. Lord lake in 1803, as a punitive measure for the shelter and assistance given by then chief to the Marathas, confiscated the villages of the estate and made them over to Alwar. However, about one third of state was subsequently restored to the cheif, who remained a tributary of Alwar state. This subordination of Nimrana to Alwar had been the subject of many disputes and controversies which came to an end in 1861 when the chief refused to accept the supremacy of Aiwar ruier. The latter took this as an act of rebellion and took possession of the estate. The chief fled to Jaipur. However, the dispute was settled by the Vicerory in Council in 1868. It is an insignificant place today.
S.Neelkanth
A few miles west of Rajgarh town is the Nilkantha temple in hills above Teiha village. Archaeologically it is one of the most interesting places .Once on the plateau of the hills.there was a considerable town adorned with temples and statuary. Its old name Is Rajorof Rajorgarh.
Naldeshwar
This is situated amidst rocky hills at a distance of 24 Km south of alwar. The old Shiva temple having architectural beauty and two natural bunds or ponds which receive water from the surrounding hills are worth a visit specially when it becomes picturesque during rains.
Alwar Sightseeings
Bala Qila
Fort, which bound the people to watch its magnetic beauty, towering on a
hill dominating the town, is the BALA QILA (young fort). Amazing fortifications
surround the NIKUMBHA MAHAI PALACE at the top, which has graceful Bengal
caned marble columns and delicate latticed balconies. The fort is 595 mts.
above the city, and extends about 5 Kms from north and south and 1.6 Kms
from east and west. The fort has 15 large and 51 small towers, which contains
446 loopholes for the musketry, its eight towers all around defend it. The
most magnificent were 3,599 kanguras, each containing two loopholes for
musketry. The fort can be entered through six gates, namely JAI POL, SURAJ
POL, LAXMAN POL, CHAND POL, KRISHAN POL and ANDHERl GATE.City Palace
The City Palace was built in 1793 A.D. by Raja Bakhtawar Singh.It represents a intermingling of Rajput and Mughal stvles. It has graceful marble pavilions set on lotus flower bases in the central courtyard
Once this palace was part of the Maharajas ornate lifestyle and housed, among other things, a drinking cup cut out of a single emerald in its treasury and a mammoth, double storied four-elephant carriage in its stables. Today however the palaces has been converted into the districts collectorate, and its hall and chambers have a been turned into government offices.
The Museum
The palace Museum has a wonderful collection of exhibits of the personal wealth of the Maharajas of Alwar and some rare manuscripts including an illustrated Mahabharata on a 200-foot-long scroll, Others prize pieces here after illustrated manuscripts of GULISTAN, SHAHNAMA, and on EMPEROR Babur’s life. There are also some fine RAGAMALA paintings and miniatures from the Alwar, Bundi, and Mughal school it has an armory section, which has some historic swords belonging to the likes of Sultan Muhammad Ghori, Emperor Akbar and Aurangzeb.
Rani Moosi Chhatri
The centopath reflects Indo-lslamic style of architecture. The upper portion in marble with columned pavilions and domed arches with exquisite floral tracery rests over the pillared red sand stone story. Mythological and court scenes in fading gold leaf painting and sculpture adorn the ceiling. The memorial is rated as one of the finest in its class. The picturesque SAGAR is concrete catchments with a pattern of stairs and tiny kiosks in perfect symmetry along the sides.
Tomb of Fateh Jung
This spectacular tomb has a massive dome, which is a fine blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. Fateh Jung was a minister of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and related to the Khanzada rulers of Alwar.
Purjan Vihar (Company Garden)
The beautiful garden was laid out during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh built in1868 a most picturesque place locally known as Simla (the Summer House), was added to lush greenery of this garden do not give the blazing sun a chance to peep in. The garden was originally named Company Garden, later on Maharaja Jai Singh changed it to PURJAN VIHAR.
Vijay Mandir Palace
It is the royal residence of Maharaja Jai Singh built in 1918. The largely uninhabited palace is a window on the life style of the royals. Migratory1 birds and waterfowls can be obsened feeding on fish in the small lake, beside the palace. Vijay Mandir, a sprawling, coupled palace with 105 rooms and a beautifully laid out garden lies 6 miles outside Alwar Reflected picturesquely in the waters of Vijay Sagar Lake, it is said to have been designed along the lines of a ship like all the ventures of its builder, the sinister and dazzling Maharaja Jai Singh.
Siliserh Lake
The water palace of Siliserh with a lake sur-rounded by low wooded hills, enroute to Sariska12 Kms. southwest of Alwar.The tranquil lake is nestled in the hills, the twinkling ripples of the lake cover an area of about 10.5 sq. Kms, surrounded by thick forest and magnificent cenotopatns on its embankment. A royal hunting lodge /palace was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh for his Queen Shila in 1845. It has been converted into a tourist bungalow and is an attractive spot for peaceful holiday.
Boating facilities at Siiiserh Lake
Timings sunrise to sunset
Motor Boat Rs. 400/-(15 minutes)
Padel Boat Rs. 80/- (half an hour)
Talvrakash
Sariska-Alwar road takes to this enchanting site where pilgrims bathe in hot SULPHUR SPRINGS. Langurs (apes) stroll about and the bell of the scattered temples tinkle all day long. It was the place of penance of Mandav Rishi.
Bhartrihari Temple
A throbbing pilgrimage center, which revokes around the legend of King GHARATHARI who spent the closing years of his life, ancient place amidst hills.
Set inside the Sariska Tiger Reserve this was Maharaja Jai Singh's hunting lodge it has beautiful sprawling lawns antique furniture and interesting photographs of the Royal Shikar of the 1920s. Now a heritage hotel.
Pandupol
The metalled road commencing from the Sanctuary gate ends at this temple dedicated to LORD HUNUMAN. This backed by the delightful sight of Pandupol or Pandu gate where a cascading spring emerges from hard and compact rocks. Legend has it that the Pandava brother took refuge here during their exile.
Kankwari Fort
Within Sariska Tiger Reserve 18 Kms from the entrance gate, lies Kankwari Fort, it is a fine example of a VANADURG or jungle fort. High inaccessible, deep in the tiger infested forest, it once was host to Prince Dara Shlkoh heir to the Mughal throne held captive brother Aurangzeb.
Bhangarh-50 Kms.
Inside Sariska sanctuary lies the splendid mined town of Bhangarh built in 17th century by RAJA MADHO SINGH brother of RAJA MAN SINGH of Amber its medieval bazaars, the old palace. Someshwar and Gopinath Temples have some fine carvings. According to legend, the town was cursed by an evil magician and had to be abandoned. The curse is still believe.
Jain Temple, Tijara
Ancient Jain temple dedicated to the eighth Tirthankar (great - teacher) Shri Chandra Prabhu Bhagwan can be seen here, it has elaborate carvings and paintings, exquisite pillars and arches. Situated 60 Kms on the Alwar Delhi road route, it is an important Jain pilgrimage.
Safari to sariska covering Wild life sanctuary. Historical forts (bhangarh kanwari fort etc) temples (pandupol, nelkanth) and villages.
Bus Rs. 2007-
MiniBusRs.125/-
Jeep/car/gypsy Rs.125/-
Jeeps are available at the RTDC Hotel Tiger Den. Sariska
Jeep / gyps charges Rs.815/- (up to 5 person)
Extra Person Rs.115/- per head
Video Camera fees Rs.200/-
Entry Fees: for Foreigner Rs. 200/-, For Indian Rs.25/-
Naraini
This is a hot spring about 69 K.M. south-west of Alwar near Baldeogarh. It is a most picturesque spot known for tiger beat. A local legend runs that Naraini was a Women bom in barber's family of Jaipur and married to a barber at Rajorgarh. The husband died of a Snake bite on way from her father's house and she asked the cow-herds to collect fuel wood so that she could became sati. The cow herds promised to do so only after their cows had quenched their thirst, but the lady told them not to worry about the water which she prophesied would ensure naturally. The collected the fuel for the funeral and she became sati. Since then, it is said, perennial spring flows. A fair is held every year on Baisakh Sudi 11 which is attended by people of all castes but congregation of Nais(barbers) is the largest The Nais attach special importance to the place.
Nimrana
It was a tributary chief ship of the former Alwar state. The track is sandy and bleak and is known as Rath, The place is said to be the home of chauhan Rajput claiming descent from Prithvi Raj the last Hindu emperor. One of the descendents of Prithvi Raj the, embraced Islam and settled here. That is why the old lineage is shown by the title Rao and was recognized so by the ruler of Alwar. Lord lake in 1803, as a punitive measure for the shelter and assistance given by then chief to the Marathas, confiscated the villages of the estate and made them over to Alwar. However, about one third of state was subsequently restored to the cheif, who remained a tributary of Alwar state. This subordination of Nimrana to Alwar had been the subject of many disputes and controversies which came to an end in 1861 when the chief refused to accept the supremacy of Aiwar ruier. The latter took this as an act of rebellion and took possession of the estate. The chief fled to Jaipur. However, the dispute was settled by the Vicerory in Council in 1868. It is an insignificant place today.
S.Neelkanth
A few miles west of Rajgarh town is the Nilkantha temple in hills above Teiha village. Archaeologically it is one of the most interesting places .Once on the plateau of the hills.there was a considerable town adorned with temples and statuary. Its old name Is Rajorof Rajorgarh.
Naldeshwar
This is situated amidst rocky hills at a distance of 24 Km south of alwar. The old Shiva temple having architectural beauty and two natural bunds or ponds which receive water from the surrounding hills are worth a visit specially when it becomes picturesque during rains.
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