Tijara Fort-Palace
Fitting tribute to a French Maharaja
What is it?
Why to visit?
Situated 48kms from Alwar (Rajasthan), the reawakened ruins
Relive the history while staying in the crumbling palace.
of Tijara Fort are all set to don a new mantle.
The hotel is likely to spring to life soon with art décor interiors
The owners of Neemrana Group of Hotels, Mr. Aman Nath &
and it would be the only hotel in Rajasthan done by niche
Mr. Francis Wacziarg bought this crumbled wreck from
artists in the country.
Rajasthan Government in 2009 for a lease of 60 years. It took nearly 5 years to restore it. This 19th century latest addition in their list, will open on 21st January.
The turrets of its Hawa Mahal where the winds waft in at will and a low sequestered structure Rani Mahal are all that’s visible of a lost kingdom by the Aravalis. Winding up to the fort, views
Currently, they have come up with a restored Rani Mahal
of relic landscapes melt away modernity. To the west, like a
comprises 21 rooms, each one embellished with paintings,
scene from the Old Testament, are date palms bent by desert
murals and craft work.
breezes. To the east, till the mountain horizons, are green fields
The hotel will soon serve the royalty par excellence in Rajasthan!
that’ll turn into cloudy grey-blue lakes in the monsoon. Seven terraced gardens command a magnificent view above the tall ramparts that have now been lovingly completed and restored. The gardens have been compared to the Hanging Gardens of Babylonia one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world – and the ruins (now restored) to Machu Picchu!
Not to be missed Relax…Rejuvenate…Relive! Explore the unexplored in this unpopulated land of Rajasthan. Tijara is in the heart of the “Golden Triangle”. Hence, all the monuments and general sights are more than 60 kms away (in Alwar). Jaisamand Lake, Moosi Mahariani ki Chhatri, the City Palace, Bala Qila, the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary and the Bhangarh Fort are some of the attractions in Alwar. If you are not willing to drive, then just enjoy the Royal luxury in the fort, walk through the village and visit the Jain & Hindu temples.
When to visit?
How to get there?
The best time to visit Tijara is from November to February.
100 Kms from Delhi, 195 Kms from Agra and 190 Kms from Jaipur. Alwar Railway Station is merely at a distance of 55 Kms.