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Sariska Palace

The grand Sariska Palace, built in 1892 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Alwar, is truly a sight for sore eyes. The opulent palace spreads across 120 acres of lush green landscapes, compelling the onlooker to fall in love with its grandeur. However, the main reason why the beauty of the palace is greatly multiplied is that it towers right on the edge of the Sariska National Park. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built this marvel as a hunting lodge for his guests and himself. The picturesque view of an enormous palace with the backdrop of thick green forests is mesmerizing. Sariska Palace is now open to tourists as a 5-star hotel. The resplendent palace turned hotel overlooks the national park providing a panoramic view of dense majestic forests. One wakes up to the soft and melodious chirping of several exotic species of birds. Spacious rooms, breathtaking views and generous hospitality; this is truly a one-stop destination to relieve all the stress and tension from our fast-paced lives. Read More

Nestled in the Aravali Hills over an area of about 800 sq. Km covering the grasslands, dry deciduous forests, cliffs and rocky landscape, lays the Sariska National Park, now known as The Sariska Tiger Reserve. This area was once hunting preservation of The Maharaja of Alwar. The Reserve is known for its majestic Royal Bengal Tigers. It was declared as a national park in 1982. The protected area is a part of the Aravali Range and the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion. In 1978, it was given the status of Tiger Reserve under the Project Tiger. It is the first tiger reserve to relocate the Tigers (from Ranthambore) successfully. As it lies in the lap of Aravali Hills, it holds an abundant amount of mineral resources like copper. Read More

Spread over a large area of 7 square kilometres, Siliserh Lake is an amazing tourist attraction with Silserh Lake Palace bordering the water reservoir. The lake is a famous picnic spot in the region. Having recently been converted into a heritage hotel by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC), the Siliserh Lake Palace now serves as an esteemed royal getaway amidst the rolling hills of the Aravalli range and the spectacular Siliserh Lake. Activities such as boating and fishing are popular crowd attractors along with the huge number of migratory birds that vacation in during peak seasons. Located at a distance of 16 kilometres from Alwar city, it is easily accessible and is probably the best destination around to cool off the Rajasthan heat! Read More

Around 20 kms from the main city of Alwar, there is a hot water spring known as Talvriksha. Nestled in the lap of nature, amidst emerald-green forests with the hills in the backdrop, the place is a cosy picturesque spot to spend a few moments of solitude. The hot water spring is believed to cure many diseases as it has medicinal properties. The place is popular among ornithologists and trekkers. The premises also have two tiny temples of Goddess Durga and Ganga each and is thronged by pilgrims. You can take a dip in the holy waters or have a quiet picnic by the lakeside. It is believed that a saint named Mandav had sought penance here once upon a time. Then the land got parted and the hot spring came out. Read More

Situated at a distance of 10 kilometres from the centre of the city of Alwar, Vijay Mandir Palace is said to have been built as a result of the whims of the eccentric King, Maharaja Jai Singh who was a patron of art and architecture and had a passion for beautiful palaces. Placed in the midst of the luxuriant gardens by the lake, the palace comprises of 105 rooms that are well ornamented. Sita Ram Temple that is thronged every year by the devotees during Ramnavami is another major attraction of the palace. Some parts of the palace are in ruins. Read More