Rajasthan-Alwar

Hotel Lake Palace Siliserh(Alwar) Heritage

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 Lake Palace Hotel Siliserh, a unit of Rajasthan Tourism development Corporation (RTDC). RTDC offers a vast network of accommodation throughout Rajasthan. These complexes are strategically located and come in low budget economy and deluxe ranges.

Built by Maharaja Vinay Singh in 1845, the Siliserh Lake Palace is a well known tourist location about 13 kilometers from Alwar and 160 K.M from Delhi onDelhi-Alwar-Jaipur Highway. The beautiful Siliserh lake near the palace stretches over an area of 10.5 square kilometers. The palace now converted into a heritage hotel attracts tourists visiting Alwar. The serene lake is used by the vacationers for boating, sailing and fishing purpose.

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 Service & Facilities

The Lake Palace Offers parking facility, Doctor on call, Laundry& Travel arrangements. The spacious dining room at Hotel Siliserh Lake Palace overlooks the beautiful Siliserh Lake and serves a delectable variety of India cuisine along with exotic Rajajsthani delicacies. Although, refreshments are available at the hall throughout the day, breakfast, launch and dinner is served to guests only at fixed hours.
Guests can avail a spacious full fledged conference hall at Hotel Siliserh Lake Palace. The hotel organizes pedal and motorboat rides at the Siliserh Lake nearby. 

Pandupol (Hanuman Temple)

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 History:-

  The bridge of Pandupol is related to the Pandavas who spent part of their time in exile here incognito. At one place, there are two hills meet together. The way was obstructed which was broken upon by Bheem, the most powerful of the Pandavas with his Gada (mace). The result was a door like opening in the rock out of which flows a natural water stream. This beautiful scene and national spot has become all the more sacred and it is haunted by the Hanuman temple which is close by this water stream. It is said that the Hanuman temple was founded by Sant Nirbhaya Dassji Maharaj, who was a devotee of Lord Hanuman and hence in this thick forest, he founded this temple of Hanuman ji which has been now fully constructed and attracts thousands and thousands of people.

Situated midst the game century of Sariska, the place has special charm. On every Tuesday and Saturday, people visit the temple in great numbers because these two days are held sacred to Lord Hanumanji. .

Brief of the Diety:-

  Hanumanji, the Monkey God, who was the most beloved devotee of Lord Rama, is worshiped here. The place has developed into a holy place as also a picnic spot and hence people from the surrounding areas and other towns as far as 150 to 200 kms away come to this place and have a darshan of Hanumanji. They offer him bhog of Dal, Bati and Churma..

  A trip through the sanctuary forest follows the trail of th Pandava brothers to a rock-wall through which the strong Bhim created a passage for their escape from the Kauravas. This forested glen has a narrow stream and deep waterholes. Temples here draw pilgrims round the year, though it is most popular during a September fair.

Religious aspects of temple:-

  Lord Hanuman is the God of velour power, wisdom and great renown. The devotees believe that Hanuman dispels all fears and all spirits. All ailments caused by Ghosts, spirits, Goblins, Ghouls, Malignant, super natural powers such as Shakini, Dakini, Pishachini etc. Therefore, they propitiate the Lord for their own protection and the protection of their family.

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 Unique features of the temple:-

  While in other temples of Hanuman, where usually see the deity in a standing posture or in a moving position. Here we find the Hanuman in a reclining position. The tail of the deity is also very long. Close by, is a cenotaph of Sant Nirbhaya Dassji.

Festivals & Fairs in Temple (Main Events):-

  All festivals related to the Hindus are observed there. However, special functions are held on Hanuman Jayanti, Ramnavmi, Navratras etc.

Bala Quila (Alwar Fort)

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   Almost every city or town in Rajasthan is blessed with a fort. So is Alwar. The huge Bala Quila, sitting high up on a 300m steep cliff, is what lends this ancient city much of its character. Though we do not know who built this forsaken fort, it has stood there watching over Alwar from even before the Mughals came into the scene. Which means that it was built before the 16th century. and we know this for sure because Babur (the first Mughal king in India) is known to have spent a night here. Not just that, he even took away the fabulous treasure that was kept here and gifted it to his son, Humayun. Later Jahangir had also stayed there for some time when he was packed off by his authoritarian father, Akbar. The place where he stayed came to be called Salim Mahal. (Jahangir was actually banished by Akbar because he tried to assassinate Abul Fazal, one of the nine jewels of his father's court). Bala Quila was finally taken over by Pratap Singh in 1775.

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The Major Gateways of Bala Quila (Forts):-

All forts in Rajasthan have huge ornate pols (gates). So does this o ne. Some of them are the Jai Pol Suraj PolLaxman Pol, Chand Pol, Kishan Pol and andheri Gate. There are the remains of other structures too, like the Jal Mahal, Nikumbh Mahal, Salim Sagar, Suraj Kund and about 15 temples. The most impressive aspect of the fort is the spectacular view of the city and the lake studded countryside below.

The Radio Transmitter Station inside the Fort

 

 

Bharatrihari

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  This holy place is said to have come into existence hundreds years Before Christ. Samadhi of Shri Bhrathari was built by his disciples and devotees. They made this place a permanent memory of the great sage Bhartrihari.

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  Bharatrihari in fact was infatuated with his beautiful wife Pingle who, however, was disloyal to him. When her infidelity was revealed to the king, he at once abandoned the queen, the kingdom and the royal palace and became a Nath. He accepted Guru Gorakhnath as his Guru and since then Bharatrihari became a Yogi. It is believed that Bhartrihari is immortal. He has not died and he visits the place now in any form, but no one can recognize him. Today lacs and lacs of people have their strong faith in Bhartrihari. The samadhi Sthal has now been built properly and tens of dharmshalas have also come up. In the month of Bhadrapad, Millions of people go to the samadhi. Throughout the year, in fact, pilgrims keep on visiting the place. This is a holy and natural place.

Sariska Tiger Reserve (National Park)

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  The Sariska Tiger Reserve is one of the most famous national parks in India located in the Alwar district of the state of Rajasthan. This area was a hunting preserve of the erstwhile Alwar state and it was declared a wildlife reserve in 1955.The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, as similar to the other wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan, was previously a hunting reserve of a Maharaja, in this case, the Maharaja of Alwar. The area was declared a National Park in 1979.It was given the status of a tiger reserve making it a part of India's Project Tiger scheme. The present area of the park is 866 km² total (497 km² core, 369 km² buffer).

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 The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is open for visits throughout the year, however the best time to visit is during the months of January and February. This is the winter season when the climate is remarkably pleasant than the other point of time in the year. And if too much of heat is not really bothering, April- June is also a good time to spot the animals and birds near the water bodies.

Sariska Palace (Heritage Hotel)

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 Sariska palace (Rajasthan, India) was built as a hunting lodge at the close of the 19th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Alwar in order to welcome Queen Victoria`s son, the Duke of Connaught. It is said that in those days, the grandeur of the palace was simply outstanding. Moreover, the number of tigers and leopard were so great that the Maharaja and his guests could shoot them standing right in their balcony itself! Almost perfect for regal leisure !!

The palace is a brilliant jewel set in nature in all its natural magnificence and is much admired by all discerning visitors for its architectural grandeur and natural surroundings.

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 The Sariska Palace is loacted in the Alwar district of Rajsthan. The Alwar railway station is at distance of 36 km from the Sariska palace and the bus station is 38 km away. It is at a distance of around 200 km from Delhi and 107 km from Jaipur.A special luxury train, Fairy Queen commences from Delhi and brings tourists to view the Sariska National park. The stay is arranged at Sariska palace again.

siliserh lake alwar

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 The reservoir was created by Maharaja Vinay Singh in 1844 so that the water could be channeled to Alwar, transfusing life into its barrenness. and true enough, Alwar's landscape bloomed with luxuriant gardens. Vinay Singh named this new lake Siliserh in honour of his queen Seela, and also built her a small white palace set high upon a rise overlooking the waters. Siliserh grew into a favourite resort of the Alwar kings, particularly of the whimsical Maharaja Mangal Singh (1874-92).

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 Siliserh Lake, an idyllic picnic spot is situated about 13 km south west of Alwar. The shimmering Siliserh Lake covers an area of 10.5 square km. you have the lovely Siliserh Palace Hotel overlooking an even more beautiful lake .This lake is surrounded by thick wooded hills with beautiful chhatris on the embankment. This lake was once a source of the Alwar's water supply and various fishes and water birds can be seen in this lake. Situated between the Aravalis and overlooking the lake is the magnificent royal hunting lodge or Siliserh lake palace. One could spend hours by simply watching the waterfowl from the hotel's terrace. This palace has now been converted into a heritage hotel. This lake offers boating and sailing facilities and is a delightful spot for various photographers and film makers.

Jaisamand Lake alwar

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 This large artificial lake was constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1910 AD. It is an excellent picnic spot, especially during the rainy season when entire countryside turns lush green. A recently built Sunset Point is a perfect place for a panoramic view of the lake particularly in the evening.

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 One of the popular picnic spot in Alwar, this lake presents an embankment of 1.5 kilometers, which is an ideal place for nice promenades. These banks also houses shaded pavilions and lovely towers. These monuments are erected on lotus shaped bases and have seven feet height.

  During monsoons, sprawling greenery all around makes it a visual treat. This place is easily accessible by road from Alwar. Jai Samand Lake is ideal for water sports. It makes a great angling site.

  It is believed that this lake was constructed to arrest the soak of waters from Ruparel River and acclaimed as the second largest artificial lake in Asia. A large island in the middle of the lake with verdant grassland presents eye catching spectacle to all the visitors. These sprawling lawns were used to hold large parties by the ruling reign.

 

 

City Palace(Vinay Vilas Mahal )

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 The ancient city of Alwar nestled at the foothills of the Aravali Range is a buzzing industrial town today. However its rich history is reflected through its many temples, forts, tombs, gardens and palaces. The monument of the city gives you a perfect example of the Indo Islamic architecture. Perched atop the hill is an ancient and derelict fort that is taken to be the landmark of the city. Sariska wildlife sanctuary lies in close proximity to Alwar. For historians and Heritage lovers Alwar is an ideal place where you can take a leisurely walk through the many forts and tombs that tells of a bygone era.

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  City Palace, Alwar, was set up by Raja Bakhtayar Singh in 1793 A.D. It is a perfect blend of Indo Islamic architecture. This imposing structure has a central courtyard has a lotus flower base constructed in marble. In its hay days it is said to have housed some of the great Mughal kings like Babar and Jahangir.

Vijay Mandir alwar

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 Vijay Mandir, Alwar situated 10-km away from the city this palace is a splendid palace. The lovely Mansion called Vijai Mandir Palace is glittering with its royal elegance, built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1918 AD.One of the innovative rulers among the Alwar kings.

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  A picturesque lake overlooking the palace makes it a fascinating sight.A beautiful garden with an undulating lake is an added attraction to its majestic charm. A fabulous Sita Ram Temple in the palace attracts number of devotees, especially during Ramnavami celebrations, the temple premises would be overcrowded with the ram devotees.While the ground floor has been converted into govt. offices and district courts, upper apartment is presently a museum.

  One needs prior permission from the Secretary to visit the palace.

  Since there are family disputes over the ownership, visitors are not provided with the great privilege to have a glimpse of this splendid citadel.

 

 

 

Government Museum alwar

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 This multi purpose museum was established way back in the year 1908. For nearly a century now it has been adding on to its rich depository.

 Foremost amongst the Tourist Attractions in Alwar is the Alwar Government Museum, a rich repository of arts and artifacts that well reflect the cultural heritage of this royal land of Rajasthan. The Vinay Vilas Mahal in the City Palace of Alwar is home to this fabulous museum which lures visitors not only from different parts of the country but also from the world. It is a must see on your Tour to Alwar for the collection housed here is indeed unique and includes an amazing variety of objects..

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 There are three different sections in the Alwar Government Museum and each of these sections is housed in a large hall.

Of these, the second section is considered to be the most important one. It contains precious Persian, Urdu, Arabic and Sanskrit manuscripts as well as some very beautiful paintings belonging to the Mughal and Rajput school of painting. As for example the Gulistan of S'adi (the Garden of roses), Bostan (the Garden of Spring) and Waqiat-e-Babri (Mughal Emperor Babar's autobiography) are some of the very rare Persian documents that are to be found here. And for the paintings, they are further sub divided into sub styles and are simply marvelous to look at. They date back to the 18th and 19th centuries and well reflect the artistic skills of the painters.

   The first section of the Alwar Government Museum primarily includes archaeological finds. Exquisite sculptures and valuable inscriptions that throw a great deal of light on the history of this region are kept in this part of the museum. It was customary for the royal royalty in Rajasthan to go on shooting excursions and hunt wild animals. The former ruler of Alwar state was no exception and the skins of the lions, tigers and leopards he shot were later presented by him to the museum. It forms a sizeable portion of the collection.

 

 

Moosi Maharani Chatri alwar

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 Outside the city palace in Alwar there nestles an ornamental impressive Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri (cenotaph) built by Vinay Singh in 1804 A.D. It was built in the memory of Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh and his queen, Rani Moosi, who committed sati (self immolation of a widow on her husband’s funeral pyre).

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This double-storeyed cenotaph stands on a platform of pillared red sandstone. The upper storey is in marble and has some splendid arches and unusually rounded roofs. The interiors have some great carvings, though most of the frescoes on the ceilings are not visible any more. And if you're lucky, you'll get a real visual treat – that of hundreds of peacocks and other colourful birds flapping around the place. Against the backdrop of the Aravallis, the entire complex looks grand.

  Near the Chhatri's is a huge water kund (SAGAR). It was created in 1815 by Vinay Singh and is lined with steps on three sides like a baoli (stepwell). The desert kingdom of Rajasthan has many such tanks which served as community centres, and constructing them was considered an act of great generosity and benevolence. On the bank of the kund are several temples.

 

 

Tomb of Fateh Jang alwar

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 Fateh Jang was an esteemed official in the court of Shah Jahan. This tomb is dedicated to him because of his noble deeds. By birth he was related to the blue blooded Khanzada rulers of Alwar. It is said that Alwar emerged in the 18th century with the Mughal era ending here. Monuments in Alwar bear a strong influence of Mughal architecture.

 Alwar situated on the fringe end of the Aravali range in Rajasthan is one of the most frequented places in the princely state of Rajasthan. This ancient city is replete with tomb, forts, temples and palaces that bear a testimony to its glorious past. Interestingly enough this place bears a strong Mughal influence side by side with the Rajputs.

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 Tomb of Fateh Jang, Alwar is one of the finest specimens of Mughal and Indo Islamic architecture in India. Shah Jahan was an enthusiastic patronizer of Mughal architecture. During his reign a lot of monuments and forts were constructed in Rajasthan and Delhi that were a perfect blend of Hindu architecture and Islamic designs. The synthesis of the two gave rise to the Indo Islamic architecture. Round domes, high minarets, quality sandstone, are some of the characteristic features of the Fateh Jang Tomb in Alwar. The indigenous architecture with miniature designs in the interiors will dumbfound you. This five-storied structural splendor surpasses all the contemporary monuments.

Naldeshwar alwar

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 The temple of Naldeshwar near Sariska is a masterpiece. This is situated amidst rocky hills at a distance of 24 Kms south of Alwar. The old Shiva temple has two natural bunds or ponds, which receive water from the surrounding hills. They are worth a visit especially when it becomes magical during rains.The thick forest cover, the 18th century temple and the peaceful natural habitat brings out the spiritual best from every visitor.The temple is located at some distance off the highway joining Sariska to Alwar. The temple itself has to be approached on foot after reaching the alighting point on the highway.

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 The sacred temple at Naldeshwer presents architectural grandeur. Bounded by abundant natural vista, this temple houses natural Shivalinga and its serenity are so great that one would really fell in love with this place. Apart from its structural grace the temple premises holds two natural bunds, which obtain water from the adjoining hills.

Taal vriksh alwar

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 The Sariska-Alwar road takes us to this enchanting site where pilgrims bathe in hot Sulphur springs. Langurs (apes) stroll about and the bells of the scattered temples tinkle all day long. It was the place of penance of Mandav Rishi.

  A thriving holy place where people throng in large gathering, Talvriksha in the Narayanjii Road needs special mention. It is situated at the northern periphery of the famous Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary.

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 A devout center bounded by deep forest and verdant greenery, Talvriksha gives a soothing feeling to not only the pious people but also to those who came there to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. In the midst of the lustrous foliage, the sacred temple dedicated to goddess Ganga provides an enchanting and ethereal feeling.

Ancient Jain temple alwar

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 The Jain Temple was established in the year 1956 following the recovery of an idol of Shri Chandra Prabhu Bhagwan on August 16, 1956. This white stone idol was retrieved from underground reinforcing the belief that this place was once a very thriving Dehra or place where Jain idols are worshipped. On March 29, 1972 yet another black stone idol was discovered. After the setting up of the Jain Temple, the place has once again regained its former importance as an important pilgrim center. It was at one point of time an important center of the Jain community, in the medieval period it was destroyed but today it has once again emerged not just as a pilgrimage site of the Jains but also as one of the most important Tourist Attractions in Alwar.

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 This rectangular shaped temple boasts of exquisitely carved pillars and arches. The elaborate carvings are as impressive as the exquisite paintings. It is vast and magnificent and is sure to impress any onlooker. The tower soars high and is quite striking. The halls of the temple have an accommodative capacity of 200 people at a time and are very beautifully adorned. The walls are embellished with admirable glass work as well as with beautiful paintings. The paintings depict stories from the mythology and are manifestations of superlative artistic skills.
   The Jain Temple, Alwar has three platforms and on each of these platforms holy idols are placed. The middle platform is adorned by the white stone idol of Sri Chandra Prabhu Bhagwan, 15 inch in height that was recovered. The spot from where it was found is at the rear end of the Jain Temple. An umbrella has been constructed to mark that spot. The beauty of the temple is further enhanced by the Manstambh in front of the temple. The other two idols of Bhagwan Parshvanath and Bhagwan Mahaveer are also quite remarkable

Bhangarh alwar

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 Bhangarh was once a flourishing town of 10,000 homes. It is 84-km away from the city and 47-km from sariska. That was in the 17th century when it was built by Raja Madho Singh, the illustrious Man Singh I's brother (Man Singh was one of the nine gems in Akbar's court, remember? See History of Amber for more). But it's all gone now; only splendid ruins remain. According to prevalent tales, the town was cursed by an evil magician and had to be abandoned. The fear still looms large in the minds of the locals, for they tread the soil of Bhangarh cautiously.
 

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Most of Bhangarh is in ruins. Crumbling temples, walls and pavilions standing against the silent wilderness of forested hills scream out about the town's ancient prosperity. The ruins of the arches and colonnades, built on various levels, suggest that it was once quite an elaborate complex. Portions like a pavilion and a minaret on a mound are somewhat intact. The site seems the perfect place to pack a picnic lunch and retire to.

   Bhangarh features various temples, such as Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva, Gopinath and Dev Narayan temples. It also features shrine of Muslim Saint. Beautiful gardens of Bhangarh are simply awesome.

 

 

 

Neemrana Fort Palace alwar

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  It was a tributary (chieftainship) of the former Alwar State. The place is said to be the home of chauhan Rajputs claiming descent from Prithvi Raj the last Hindu emperor. It is reputed to have been built by the Yaduvanshis, descendants of Lord Krishna, who converted to Islam in the 1464 AD to be called Khanzadas. This picturesque site was chosen by Raja Rajdeo and Neemrana derived its name from a brave local chieftain Nimola Meo, who when defeated by the Chauhans, pleaded that his name be given to his lost kingdom. It subsequently changed hands, being conquered by the Mughals and the Jats before reverting to the Rajputs in 1775 when the princely state of Alwar was founded.

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 The property covers 25 acres/10 hectares and the stepped palaces of this architectural jewel cut into the hillside to sprawl over 3 acres/1.2 hectares and rises to 10 levels commanding the most splendid views. Including a vista pool to the horizon. From 1986, the ruins of this Fort-Palace have been sensitively restored and reconstructed. The rooms are furnished with an eclectic mix of traditional Indian and colonial furniture antiques and objects d'art. Most rooms have private balconies or terraces and the loos are designed to have views!!