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| About Neemrana |
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Neemrana is an ancient historical town in
Alwar district of Rajasthan, India, situated
at 122 kms from Delhi on the Delhi-Jaipur
highway. It is the site of 14th century
Hill-Fort ruled by Chauhans once upon a time
as well as Kesroli in Alwar district that is
the oldest heritage site. Historians trace
it to the Matsya Janapada of the Mahabharata
times. In Kesroli one gets to see the oldest
remains of Buddhist Vihara at Viratnagar
where the Pandavas spent the last year of
their exile incognito; Pandupole, with the
only reclining statue of Hanuman; the
samadhi of the ruler saint Bhartrihari and
Talavriksha with ancient water reservoirs.
The fort Sited atop the rare, dark Hornstone
Breccia rocks, commands splendid agrarian
views from its ram parts,
which rise to 50-65 meters. The origins of
the Fort Kesroli are traced back to over six
centuries. It is reputed to have been built
by the Yaduvanshis, descendants of Lord
Krishna, who
converted to Islam in the mid-14th century
to be called Khanzadas. It subsequently
changed hands, being conquered by the
Mughals and the Jats before reverting
to the Rajputs in 1775 when the princely
state of Alwar was founded.
Located in the heart of the 'golden
triangle'. Kesroli is almost equidistant
from the tourist sites of Delhi, Agra and
Jaipur. It makes an ideal base to visit the
Sariska tiger sanctuary, Kankwadi fort,
Neelkanth Temples, Pandupol, the monuments
of Tijara, Siliserh Lake, Jaisamand Lake,
Bhangarh-Ajabgarh, the hot springs in
Talvriksh, Rajgarh, Machari, Viratnagar,
Deeg, the sanctuary in Bharatpur, the Jat
mud fort of Govindgarh, the ancient city of
Mathura and its renowned museum. |
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| Neemrana Fort |
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The
Neemrana Fort Palace is situated on a
majestic plateau concealed in a horseshoe
formation of the Aravalli ranges, considered
the oldest fold mountains in the world. This
picturesque site was chosen back in 1464 by
Raja Rajdeo, a descendant of the C hauhans,
who ruled from Ajmer and Delhi till 1192.
Conveniently located just off the
Delhi-Jaipur highway, Neemrana is
Rajasthan's closest palace to India's
capital, and India's oldest heritage resort.
Its vast stepped palaces, built over five
centuries, rise to ten levels and sprawl
over 1.2 hectares / 3 acres. Forty two well
appointed rooms, furnished in an eclectic
mixture of traditional Indian and colonial
furniture, welcome discerning travelers.
Evocative public spaces lend themselves to
memorable overnight conferences. In the
short period since Neemrana opened its doors
to the world, it has earned a reputation for
its Rajasthani and French cuisines.
History:
Built in 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is
among India's oldest heritage resorts.
Neemrana became the third capital of the
descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan III, who
was killed in battle by Mohammad Ghori in
1192 AD. This picturesque site was chosen by
Raja Rajdeo and Neemrana derived its name
from a brave local chieftain Nimola Meo, who
when defeated by the Chauhans, pleaded that
his name be given to his lost kingdom. |
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| How To Get There |
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It
is Rajasthan's closest palace from New
Delhi, situated at 122 kms. on the
Delhi-Jaipur highway - only 100 kms from
Delhi's international airport. Sited on a
majestic plateau, concealed in a horseshoe
formation of the billion year old Aravalli
ranges. |
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