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Bhangarh fort

Famous for the historical ruins and the ghost stories, Bhangarh has been regarded as the most haunted place in the country. It is located on the way between Jaipur and Delhi. The Bhangarh Fort is a 17th Century fort in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. It was built by Bhagwant Das for his son Madho Singh I. It was named by Madho Singh after his grandfather Man Singh or Bhan Singh.

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Revisit the opulent past

Exploring Bala Quila Fort provides an enthralling journey into Rajasthan's rich history and remarkable architecture. Perched atop a hill with commanding views over Alwar city, this formidable fortress, captivates with its strategic position and impressive design. Ascending towards Bala Quila Fort, visitors encounter ancient walls and grand gates that speak to the fort's historical importance. The expansive grounds of the fort house numerous palaces, temples, and reservoirs, reflecting its opulent past.

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Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary

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.

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Siliserh Lake Palace

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.

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Neelkanth Mahadeo Temple

Neelkanth temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located within the Sariska Tiger Reserve premises. Though it is almost in ruins, locals still hold faith in this temple and many other temples in the reserve. This is actually, a cluster of a few temples together almost 30 km into an isolated hill in the Tiger Reserve. It is noted for its excellent stone carving and the lush green forests that surround the temple add to its beauty. The complex is said to be built between 6th to 9th century CE by Maharajadhiraja Mathanadeva, a Pratihara feudatory.

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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.

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Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri

Built by Maharaja Vinay Singh in memory of his father Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh and his Queen Rani Moosi, this striking monument is located next to the Alwar Museum. Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri is a beautiful red sandstone and white marble cenotaph of the ruler of Alwar and his mistress who committed Sati after the King died. After that, she came to be known as the Queen. The monument has carved floral patterns and gold leaf paintings of mythological scenes. Chhatris are commonly used to depict the elements of pride and honour in the Rajput architecture of Rajasthan

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Company Bagh

Also known Company Garden or Purjan Vihar, Company Bagh is a beautiful and aesthetic garden located in the heart of the city, adjacent to City Palace. Built in 1868 by Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh, the area has splendid lawns, well-trimmed gardens and overall picturesque beauty. Originally called as ‘Company Garden’, the park was renamed by Maharaja Jai Singh and then came to be known as Purjan Vihar. Besides the verdant greenery and bounteous foliage, Purjan Vihar has a brilliant architecture with Chhattris and Bengali roofs.