Alwar - Bharatpur - Sawai Madhopur

This circuit includes places such as Alwar, Bharatpur and Sawai Madhopur which are all historical places with immense natural beauty.

Alwar - This city lying on the peripheries of the Aravali hills houses beautiful lakes, scenic vales and wooded regions. This place is a major tourist attraction with stunning edifices like the Nehru Park, the City Palace housing a museum, Bala Quila and Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri, the impressive red sand stone and white marble cenotaph erected in the memory of the mistress of the king of Alwar-Bhaktawar Singh. There are also some other tombs renowned for their architecture such as The Tomb of Fateh Jung, (1647AD) and the the Tomb of Tarang Sultan. At a stone throw distance from the city lie the Vijay Mandir and the lovely Jaisamand Lake. Vinay Vilas Palace, Vijay Mandir Palace and Moti Doongri are other places that the tourists love to visit.

Bharatpur - The city founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733 AD is dotted with colossal fortresses and majestic palaces. Previously the city was under the dominion of the Jats and hence edifices like Kumher Fort and with Wiir Fort with Jat architectural style are found in the city. The most important structure is the Lohargarh Fort (built of iron) and houses the three palaces namely - Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas.

Bharatpur has also become far-famed for its Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of illustrious bird Sanctuaries in Asia. The Sanctuary houses about 400 varied species of birds including water birds, exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Greyleg Geese from Siberia Siberian cranes from the Arctic and bare headed Geese from China.

Sawai Madhopur - Thi city was previously known as Madhopur and came to be known as Sawai Madhopur when the ruler- Raja Jai Singh was conferred with the title of Sawai by the Muhhal emperor Aurangazeb. This city is famous for the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve that houses the Ranthambhore National Park. Here tigers can be seen lounging in their natural habitat. Another place of great importance is the Ganesh Temple, Ranthambhore Fort where the Ganesh Chaturthi is organised.

All the places consisting of the circuit provide comfortable stay ay the palace resorts, royal camps as well as other hotels.

Last Updated on 01 December 2011