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Fairs
& Festivals in Vagad : Circuit Wise
Vagad
The North - Eastern Gate' of Rajasthan, situated in the cradle of
Aravali hills, it has a perfect picture postcard setting and looks
as if carved magnificently out of jagged, craggy rocks.
Bharatpur
The 'Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan', Bharatpur is well connected
with three most important tourist destinations of India, namely
Delhi (176 kms), Agra (55 kms) & Jaipur (176 kms). Better known
for the Keoladeo National Park, a unique bird place, recognised
by UNESCO as a world heritage site, it holds an important place
in the Indian hisrory. The Jats have dominated the region from 17th
century and Suraj Mal has been the greatest ruler who made them
a formidable force
Places of Interest
Siliserh
13 kms from Alwar, on the Jaipur road, this beautiful spot is set
in serene surroundings replete with nature's bounty. Built as a
summer retreat, it is an enchanting place set in the most alluring
landscape. The tranquil lake nestled in the hills, covering about
10.5 kms, is surrounded by thick forest and magnificent cenotaphs
on its embankment.
A royal hunting lodge/palace was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh for
his queen Shila in 1845. It has been converted into a hotel and
is an enchanting spot for a peaceful holiday.
Sariska
42 kms from Alwar, on the Delhi - Alwar - Jaipur road, nestled in
the quaint surroundings of Aravali, this thickly wooded part throbs
with life, and is a marvel of ecological adaptation and endurance.
It is not only a delight for wildlife lovers but also for the followers
of art and archaeology.
Sariska Tiger Reserve & National Park, has
a rich and varied animal population. The rich wildlife of Sariska
constitutes tiger, leopard, hyena, jungle cat, sambar, chital, nilgai,
chausingha, jackal, wild boar, wild dog, langur and rhesus monkey.
Birds include parakeet, grey partridge, crested serpent, eagle,
babblers & bulbuls. The sanctuary houses ruined temples, a fort,
pavilions and palace. The interesting spots are the sacred shrines
of Buddha Hanuman, temple of NHkanth Mahadev and Pandu Pol.
Sariska Palace, built as a royal hunting lodge
is a magnificent piece of architecture and restores the grandeur
of the past. Now this is a heritage hotel.
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