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 in Rajasthan. This city was settled around 1500 BC. Also known as Matsya Desh, it is the place where the Pandavas, the mighty heroes of the Mahabharata, spent the last years of their 13-year exile. Alwar nestled in the lap of the lush green hills of the Aravalli range, is home to beautiful palaces and forts of ancient times. In such a situation, we will tell you about many such beautiful places here 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 looking for a haunted place and want to try a new adventure while staying there, then this fort is best for you. This fort is located on the edge of Sariska Tiger Reserve and is considered one of the top haunted places in India. This fort remains in the news most of all because of the ghost stories. Bhangarh Fort is so famous due to the incidents happening here that anyone is afraid to go inside this fort alone. ASI has also banned the entry of tourists and locals 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 this fort is about 10 km from the railway station. Bala Fort or Yuva Killa 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 gates. Each of them is known as Jai Pol, Chand Pol, Suraj Pol, Krishna Pol, Laxman Pol, and Andheri Gate, apart from 15 temples, 446 musketry gates, reservoirs, and many palaces (mahals) that make it a complete package of history exploration.

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, also known as Sariska Tiger Reserve, is one of the best places to visit in Alwar. It is located in the Aravalli Hills in an area of ​​about 850 square kilometers. It was declared a National Park of India in the year 1982 due to its diverse landscape. This 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
The Neemrana Fort in Rajasthan is one of the great heritage hotels to stay near Alwar city in Rajasthan. Built in the 15th century, this palace offers stunning views of the neighboring forest and is a great place to relax amidst nature away from the busy life of cities. It is a great place to visit just for a day and get refreshed. It has hanging gardens, zip-lining, an Ayurvedic spa, and two outdoor pools that will make you relax.

Siliserh Palace
Siliserh Palace is one of the most amazing tourist places for those who want to refresh themselves from the hustle and bustle of city life and for those who want to relax in a place that is away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It 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.

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

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

(PC: Lifeberrys)