Places to Visit in Alwar near Hill Fort-Kesroli

Located in the heart of India’s Golden Triangle, Kesroli is almost equidistant from Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, making it an ideal base to explore the many places to visit in Alwar. Discover the wilderness of Sariska Tiger Reserve, the historic Kankwadi Fort, and the sacred Neelkanth Mahadev Temple and Pandupol Hanuman Temple.

Visit the Tijara Fort-Palace, the serene Siliserh Lake and Jaisamand Lake, or explore the ruins of Bhangarh Fort and Ajabgarh Fort. The nearby attractions include the hot springs at Talvriksh Hot Springs, as well as towns like Rajgarh, Machari, Viratnagar, Deeg, and Bharatpur, known for its famous bird sanctuary.

The region also connects you to Govindgarh Fort and the ancient city of Mathura, along with its renowned museum, offering a rich blend of history, nature, and culture.

Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary

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The Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is home to numerous carnivores including leopards, jungle cats, hyenas, jackals, and tigers. These feed on an abundance of prey species such as Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur.

Sariska is also well known for its large population of the black-faced Rhesus Monkeys with large tails, which are found in large numbers around Talvriksh.

The avian world is also well represented with a rich and varied birdlife. These include Peafowl, Grey Partridge, Bush Quail, Sand Grouse, Tree Pie, Golden Backed Wood Pecker, Crested Serpent Eagle and the Great Indian Horned Owl. Sariska is 55 kilometres from Tijara Fort-Palace and is a must visit for all wildlife lovers!

Neelkanth Temples

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Neelkanth temples are situated in close proximity to Sariska National Park.

Constructed between the 6th and the 9th century by Maharajadhiraja Mathanadeva, this temple is visited by numerous tourists and local residents. The temple is known for its erotic sculptures and has a vibe similar to the Khajuraho temples.

Stone figures sculpted on the walls of Neelkanth Temple, one of the places to visit in Alwar

Pandupol

View of a waterfall, with stones on either side covered in moss

Attributing to its mythological significance, Pandupole is a renowned tourist spot situated in Alwar, near Sariska National Park.

A 35 feet waterfall and a sacred Hanuman temple are nestled on the way to Pandupole. The area is also home to various kind of flora and fauna including langurs, spurfowl, and more.

Kankwadi Fort

Cushioned in the middle of Sariska National Park, this fort was built in the seventeenth century during the famine.

The fort is open from October to July end. The tourists are free to rent a jeep from the Forest Office and proceed on a jeep safari to visit the Kankwadi Fort in Alwar.

Image of a fort that is nestled in a blanket of lush greenery

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