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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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