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A
Marvelous palace was built here by Maharaja Jai Singh in the honor of
the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to the sanctuary. Presently, it
has been converted into a hotel-Sariska palace, RTDC Hotel Tiger Den also
offers excellent accommodation at Sariska. The best time to drive in the
sanctuary is form sunrise till sunset.
Vijai Mandir Palace (10km) :
A splendid palace built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1981 A.D. A picturesque
lake overlooking the palace makes it a fascinating sight. A fabulous Sita
Ram Temple in the palace attracts number of devotees, especially during
Ramnavami. One needs prior permission form the secretary to visit the
palace.
Silliserh Lake and Palace Hotel (13km) :
An ideal picnic spot with enhancing landscape of wooded hills and beautiful
chhatris on the embankment of the 10.5sq.km placid lake. A magnificent
royal palace and the hunting lodge, built by Maharaja Vinay Singh in 1845
A.D. for his queen Shila stands overlooking the lake. Now converted as
the Hotel Lake palace. It offers boating and sailing facilities and is
a delight for the trigger-happy photographs and film makers.
Sariska (37km) :
The
765.80 sq km thickly wooded reserve cradled in the picturesque valley
of Aravalis. Established in 1955, it is an excellent tiger sanctuary under
the project Tiger. The dry deciduous forest of the Reserve are noted for
their population of tiger, nilgai sambhar, cheetal, four horned antelope
and wild boar.
Jai Samand Lake (6km) :
A beautiful artificial lake constructed by maharaja jai singh in 1910A.D.
Popular spot for outings and picnics. During monsoons sprawling greenery
all round makes it a visual treat. Easily accessible by road from Alwar.