Rajasthan››Alwar››Where
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Alwar, located 170 kms from Delhi, is one of the oldest cities
in Rajasthan with its share of prehistoric sites.
Though a busy modern industrial district now, it has well preserved historic
reminders like Bala Quila (fort), City Palace, Vinay Vilas palace, and
Company garden are some of the places of interest in the city. Places nearby from Alwar are Heritage places, Siliserh and Sariska. |
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Hotel
Castle Awan |
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Castle Awan is situated in a picturesque 15th century village awan
with its fort that later served as shooting lodge for the maharajas that
ruled the nearby states. The castle specialises in wildlife adventure tours.
Other interesting events organised here include annual kite festival and
an ethnic version of football - a 40 pound ' football ' made of jute bags,
stones and heavy strings is kicked around with bare feet and almost the
entire village becomes the football field between the goal-posts located
at opposite village ends in a match that lasts for about 6 to 7 hours.
Other features include folk music, barbecue and group dinners. |
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7 rooms & a common dining room. |
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Castle Awan, 3, Naru Path, Govind Marg, Jaipur -302004. |
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By road : Jaipur - 150 kms.
By rail : Sawai Madhopur - 110 kms.
By air : Jaipur - 150 kms.
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Hotel Lake Palace, Siliserh |
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This is one of the most enchanting lake palaces of Rajasthan state, built
as a summer retreat by the third ruler of Alwar, raja Vinay Singh. The
palace is located hidden from view by the lush green aravali hills on three
sides and a beautiful calm lake ideal for boating, at its foothills. The
palace has been converted into a tourist hotel by the RTDC. While the paddle
boating tourists enjoy a splendid view of the palace from the lake, others
view an epually spectacular sunrise and sunset from the terrace of the
palace. The lake attracts a lot of migratory birds adding color and
music to the scene. |
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Rooms with all modern amenities and a multicuisine restaurant. |
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Siliserh Palace, Siliserh, dist. Alwar, Rajasthan. |
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Located on the road to Jaipur, 15 kms from Alwar. |
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