Frequently Asked Questions About Tijara Fort-Palace

Tijara Fort-Palace is a 19th-century fort-palace in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. Restored by Neemrana Hotels, this fort-palace is perched atop the Aravalli hills, one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth at roughly 2 billion years old.

Tijara Fort-Palace has 109 suites and rooms. Each one is named after a leading Indian artist, textile designer, or aesthete, and many were shaped by that same person.

No, televisions and room service are intentionally left out. We want you to step out and breathe in the fresh air, wander along its 19th-century ramparts, discover its art, interiors, and centuries-old architecture before your settle down into its Khajur Mahal restaurant to enjoy sumptuous cuisine.

Yes, Wi-Fi covers the whole property, including the guest rooms.

Most parts of the fort-palace are wheelchair accessible, and the fort has 2 lifts. Guests with specific accessibility needs are allotted a fully accessible room when the reservations team is informed in advance.

Maharaja Balwant Singh of Alwar began building Tijara Fort-Palace in 1835 CE. Architects and masons from Kabul and Mughal Delhi were engaged for the work.

Construction began in 1835 CE and was never completed. The fort-palace then stood unfinished for close to 170 years before restoration began.

Maharaja Balwant Singh died prematurely in 1845 CE, and construction stopped with his death.

Moosi Maharani was the mother of Maharaja Balwant Singh, and Tijara Fort-Palace carries her name. Denied the rite granted to Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh's wives, she ran and jumped onto his funeral pyre, and was declared a rani posthumously.

Tijara Fort-Palace is built in the Rajput-Afghan style with early colonial influences. The restoration used traditional materials throughout, with sandstone for the walls and floors and greystone for the sills and staircases.

The complex houses Rani Mahal, Mardana Mahal, Khajur Mahal, Hathi Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Deewar Mahal and Tope Mahal. 8 acres of palace are terraced around 10 Hanging Gardens that descend from the ramparts.

Tijara Fort-Palace is perched above the Aravallis at Hasanpurmafi in Tijara, Alwar district, Rajasthan. Tijara town lies approximately 3 km away.

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airport to Tijara Fort-Palace, approximately 92 km away at New Delhi.

The road journey from New Delhi takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the rush hours.

Gurgaon is approximately 79 km by road, around 1.5 to 2 hours via the Bhiwadi bypass. It is the closest major NCR hub to the property.

Alwar Junction is the nearest railway station, with trains to almost all major cities of Rajasthan. New Delhi Railway Station is the other major rail hub guests use.

Yes, buses run by the Delhi State Road Transport Corporation and by private travel companies serve the route.

Jaipur is approximately 190 to 200 km by road, around 3.5 to 4 hours, with Jaipur airport approximately 215 km away. Tijara Fort-Palace is positioned as a gateway to Rajasthan for travellers heading that way.

Yes, Tijara Fort-Palace is among the closest fort-palaces to Delhi and the NCR, reached on the Delhi, Gurgaon, Bhiwadi, and Alwar road route.

The Tijara Fort-Palace price for accommodation varies by room category, season, and date, with special rates for weekends, Christmas, and New Year. Breakfast and evening tea are included in the stay on every booking.

Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Guests who want a guaranteed early check-in are advised to book the night before arrival.

Yes, where space permits, at INR 2,200 per adult plus taxes. Children up to 8 years stay complimentary regardless of room plan, and children between 8 and 12 years are charged 50% of the meal rate.

Yes, subject to availability, rooms are given for day use from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 60% of the normal room charge.

The rooms unfold across the palace wings, each with its own name and story, including Rani Mahal, Mardana Mahal, Deewar Mahal, Tope Mahal, and Khajur Mahal. Most rooms can easily accommodate 2 to 3 guests, a few host 4 or more, and Amrita-Vivan Mahal is ideal for up to 6 guests.

Amrita-Vivan Mahal, Surya Mahal, Lal Mahal, Mukesh Mahal, Kotwara Mahal, and Aastha Mahal are the rooms that take larger families. Amrita-Vivan Mahal has the highest occupancy at up to 6 guests.

The view changes from room to room, taking in garden courts, the pool, the Aravallis, or the inner courtyards. Some rooms in Khajur Mahal carry a panoramic window set right beside the bed.

Yes, dogs and cats under 45 kg that are house-trained and vaccinated are welcome in Sakti Mahal and Deewar Mahal only, on a cleaning fee of INR 3,000 per stay plus a refundable deposit of INR 1,500. Pets are not allowed in the dining spaces, the bar, or other public areas.

No, Tijara Fort-Palace has no minimum stay requirement.

Khajur Mahal, the main restaurant, serves the flavours of Rajasthan alongside international favourites. The kitchen is run by chefs from the region who grew up with dishes such as laal maas and dal baati churma.

Yes, the Marigold Bar seats 65 guests and serves signature drinks including Gainda Cool and Nagina Bam Bam. Bar service is for resident guests.

Yes, with a prior booking only. Non-resident guests are permitted for 2 hours, and entry closes at 2:30 PM.

Yes, and it is included in the stay. Evening tea is served in a traditional format with freshly baked cookies, cakes, and sandwiches, on a menu that rotates rather than staying fixed.

Yes, all three are available on request.

No, outside alcohol and eatables are not permitted, and personal liquor is not allowed for chartered events.

Yes, the Neemrana Ayurvedic spa offers massages, Ayurvedic therapies, body wraps, and facials, with signature treatments starting at approximately INR 5,000 plus taxes.

Treatments include 2-hand and 4-hand Abhyangam, Shirodhara, Kizhi with Abhyangam, and Mukhabhyangam. The wider menu carries aromatherapy, deep tissue, Thai herbal, and Balinese massages.

Yes, advance booking is recommended, and guests are asked to arrive 30 minutes before the appointment.

Tijara Fort-Palace offers yoga, including Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and Sun Salutation, along with a holistic wellness consultation. It is not a guaranteed complimentary inclusion.

Yes, the open-to-sky sunken pool measures 95.3 ft. x 40 ft., with a depth of 4.4 ft. On one side, it overlooks the 19th-century Rani Mahal; on the other, a lounge deck framed by arches and windows offers a vantage point to soak in the views of the Aravallis as you swim.

No, pool use is reserved for resident guests.

Yes, groups can host their own wellness retreat at the property by contacting the team in advance.

Yes, couples can charter the whole fort-palace or book part of the property, depending on the scale of the celebration.

A full-property charter accommodates 290 guests in rooms without extra beds, plus 21 more on extra beds.

Hathi Mahal is the banquet structure, a hall of 5,100 sq. ft. measuring 100 ft. by 51 ft. under a 40 ft. ceiling of Nanakshahi brick, and it holds up to 300 guests for a wedding. The terraced gardens, the 36-door Chattis-dari pavilion, and a covered sunken auditorium seating over 200 carry the remaining functions.

October to March, when daytime temperatures suit outdoor functions and the evenings stay cool enough for celebrations in the gardens.

Yes, the property works with in-house florists, photographers, DJs, and Rajasthani performing artists at an additional charge. Personal vendors are not permitted.

The Intimate Feast is a candlelight dinner for 2 on the first floor of Rani Mahal, looking across Hathi Mahal, Hawa Mahal, and Mardana Mahal together. It suits anniversaries and proposals rather than large celebrations.

Yes, amplified music is confined to identified venues rather than the open areas, and the volume is controlled after 10:00 PM out of consideration for the surrounding village.

Yes, Tijara Fort-Palace sits roughly 2.5 to 3 hours from Delhi and 1.5 to 2 hours from Gurgaon, with conference halls and open lawns for teams.

Megh Malhar Mahal covers 3,000 sq. ft., Darbar Hall covers 2,544 sq. ft. and Hawa Mahal covers 756 sq. ft. A covered sunken auditorium seats over 200.

Megh Malhar Mahal is the largest of the meeting halls, seating 120 in theatre style, 110 in classroom style, and 60 in a U-shape.

An LCD projector, overhead projector, laptop, DVD player, music system, and public address system are available.

Yes, a group can be kept together in one structure rather than split across the property, and the whole fort can be chartered.

Yes, open-air garden conferences run alongside the indoor halls, and are particularly popular with corporate groups in winter.

Yes, cultural performances run on Saturdays through the year and are complimentary for resident guests.

From September to March the programme is classical, with Bharatanatyam and other classical dance forms, some performers trained by Padma Shri awardees. From April to August, regional folk artists perform instead.

Yes, a guided fort and heritage tour takes guests through the restored structures and the history behind them.

No, the vintage car ride is chargeable. It runs for roughly 10 to 15 minutes through bougainvillea-lined alleys and past the fort's architecture, with Aravalli views along the way.

Billiards, table tennis, badminton, carrom, darts, and board games are available, along with a library in Mardana Mahal and a TV lounge.

Yes, a children's play area sits on a long garden between Hawa Mahal and the Marigold Bar with open space.

The fort-palace offers 10 Hanging Gardens that step down toward the fields below, and have been compared to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. What was once a barren hill now carries Neem, Arjun, Amaltas, Jacaranda, and Gulmohar, along with a range of palms.

Yes, an EV charging station is available on the property.

The Tijara Jain Temple sits approximately 3 km away. Sariska Tiger Reserve, Bala Qila, the Alwar City Palace, Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri, Siliserh Lake, and Bhangarh Fort all lie within a day's drive.

Bhangarh Fort is approximately 90 km by road from Tijara Fort-Palace, reached via Sariska. Rajasthan Tourism places the fort roughly midway between Jaipur and Alwar, approximately 50 km from Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Tijara Jain Temple is approximately 3 km from Tijara Fort-Palace. It is a Chandraprabhu Atishaya Kshetra, and also holds idols of Parshvanath and Mahaveer.

Sariska Tiger Reserve is approximately 55 km by road from Tijara Fort-Palace. Safari bookings need to be made in advance.

Bala Qila, the Alwar City Palace, and Government Museum, and Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri all sit approximately 54 km by road, in and around Alwar city.

Siliserh Lake lies approximately 65 km by road, around 13 km beyond Alwar city, and offers boating.