Excursion of Alwar
Siliserh
Lake
The water palace of Siliserh with a lake surrounded by low wooded hills,
enroute to Sariska12 Kms. southwest of Alwar.The tranquil lake is nestled in
the hills, the twinkling ripples of the lake cover an area of about 10.5 sq.
Kms, surrounded by thick forest and magnificent cenotopaths on its embankment.
A royal hunting lodge /palace was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh for his Queen
Shila in 1845. It has been converted into a tourist bungalow and is an attractive
spot for peaceful holiday.
Talvrakash
Sariska-Alwar road takes to this enchanting site where pilgrims bathe in hot
SULPHUR SPRINGS. Langurs (apes) stroll about and the bell of the scattered temples
tinkle all day long. lt was the place of penance of Mandav Rishi.
Bhartrihari Temple
A throbbing pilgrimage center, which revokes around the legend of King GHARATHARI
who spent the closing years of his life, ancient place amidst hills.
Sariska
This park is situated only 200 km from Delhi and 107 kms from Jaipur. Although
larger than Ranthambor, it is less commercialised and has less tigers but a
similar topography. It covers an area of 800 sq km in total, with a core area
of approximately 500 sq km. The Northern Aravali Hills dominate the skyline
with their mixture of sharp cliffs and long narrow valleys. The area was declared
a sanctuary in 1955 and became a National Park in 1979.
Sariska Palace
Set inside the Sariska Tiger Reserve this was Maharaja Jai Singh's hunting lodge
it has beautiful sprawling lawns antique furniture and interesting photographs
of the Royal Shikar of the 1920s. Now a heritage hotel.
Pandupol
The metalled road commencing from the Sanctuary gate ends at this temple dedicated
to LORD HUNUMAN. This backed by the delightful sight of Pandupol or Pandu gate
where a cascading spring emerges from hard and compact rocks. Legend has it
that the Pandava brother took refuge here during their exile.
Kankwari Fort
Within Sariska Tiger Reserve 18 Kms from the entrance gate, lies Kankwari Fort,
it is a fine example of a VANADURG or jungle fort. High inaccessible, deep in
the tiger infested forest, it once was host to Prince Dara Shikoh heir to the
Mughal throne held captive brother Aurangzeb.
Bhangarh-50 Kms.
Inside Sariska sanctuary lies the splendid mined town of Bhangarh built in 17th
century by RAJA MADHO SINGH brother of RAJA MAN SINGH of Amber its medieval
bazaars, the old palace. Someshwar and Gopinath Temples have some fine carvings.
According to legend, the town was cursed by an evil magician and had to be abandoned.
The curse is still believe.
Jain Temple, Tijara
Ancient Jain temple dedicated to the eighth Tirthankar (great - teacher) Shri
Chandra Prabhu Bhagwan can be seen here, it has elaborate carvings and paintings,
exquisite pillars and arches. Situated 60 Kms on the Alwar Delhi road route,
it is an important Jain pilgrimage.
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