There are many beautiful places in Rajasthan where you can enjoy your holidays. One such beautiful city is Alwar which is one of the oldest cities of Rajasthan. This city was settled around 1500 BC. Also known as Matsya Desh, it is where the Pandavas, the mighty heroes of the Mahabharata, spent the last years of their 13-year exile. Alwar Nestled in the lap of lush green hills of the Aravali ranges, it is home to beautiful palaces and forts of ancient times. In such a situation, we will tell you about many such beautiful places where you can enjoy visiting with your family and friends.

Bhangarh Fort
Bhangarh Fort is one of the top tourist places in Alwar. If you are searching for a haunted place and want to try a new adventure while staying there, then this fort is best for you. This fort is situated on the edge of Sariska Tiger Reserve and is considered one of the top haunted places in India. This fort remains the most talked about due to the ghostly stories. Bhangarh Fort is so famous because of the incidents happening here that no one is afraid of going inside this fort alone. ASI has also banned the entry of tourists and local people into this fort at night.

Bala Fort
Bala Fort is known as Alwar Fort. It is one of the most famous tourist places in Alwar and the fort is about 10 kilometers away from the railway station. Bala Qila or Young Fort was built by Hasan Khan Mewati in 1550 AD and is the oldest building in the city. It takes about two hours to cross the fort, which is 5 km long and 1.5 km wide. The fort has 51 small and 15 large towers besides 6 carved doors. Each of them is known as Jai Pol, Chand Pol, Suraj Pol, Krishna Pol, Laxman Pol, and Andheri Gate, besides there are 15 temples, 446 musketry gates, reservoirs, and many mahals (palaces) which make it a place to explore the history. Let's make a complete package.

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, also known as Sariska Tiger Reserve, is one of the best places to see in Alwar. It is located in the Aravalli Hills in an area of approximately 850 square kilometers. It was declared a National Park of India in the year 1982 due to its appreciation of the variety of terrains. The national park is home to wildlife, especially the Royal Bengal Tiger, four-horned antelope, Indian leopard, and the rare Indian eagle owl. The main attraction of this place is the Neelkanth Temple, which is known for its grandeur.

Neemrana Fort
Neemrana Fort in Rajasthan is one of the great heritage hotels to stay in near Alwar City Rajasthan. Built-in the 15th century, the castle offers spectacular views of the neighboring forest and is the perfect place to relax amidst nature away from the busy city life. This is just a place to visit for a day to freshen up. There are hanging gardens, zip-lining, an Ayurvedic spa, and two outdoor pools that will relax you.

Silisedh Palace
Silisedh Palace is one of the most amazing tourist places for those who want to refresh themselves from the hustle and bustle of urban life. It is for those who want to relax in a place that is away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is one of the most attractive artificial lakes in the city. Built in the 19th century, this lake is a famous picnic spot where one can indulge in activities like boating and fishing.

Kesaroli Hill
The famous Kesroli Hill Fort is one of the famous heritage hotels on the outskirts of Alwar city. If you want to enjoy the Rajasthani atmosphere then this is a great place to visit. This hotel has a huge swimming pool, a tranquil atmosphere, and a beautiful garden where you can enjoy the sunset. Staying in a room here for a weekend will give you a royal feeling.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is located within the Sariska Tiger Reserve. This ancient temple was built in the 10th century to worship the deities Lord Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. There are a group of few temples in the Tiger Reserve and among them all, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is one such temple which is the center of its faith and remains quite popular among the tourists visiting here. Apart from the religious importance the main attractions of this place are the excellent stone carvings and the lush green forests surrounding the temple area.

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