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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 The turrets of its Hawa Mahal where the winds waft in at will nearly 5 years to restore it. This 19th century latest addition and a low sequestered structure Rani Mahal are all that’s visible in their list, will open on 21st January. 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 that’ll turn into cloudy grey-blue lakes in the monsoon. The hotel will soon serve the royalty par excellence in Rajasthan! 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. .