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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
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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.
Viratnagar
66 kms from Alwar, is known by the name Bairat. It is one of the
oldest historical sites in the state. A third century edict of Emperor
Ashoka was found here. The ruins of circular Buddhist temple have
been located, which are considered only one of this type in the
country. The Mughals had founded a mint over here and a captivating
structure was built.
Deeg
 This
beautiful garden town is situated 34 kms north of Bharatpur. The
gardens overhere have been laid with great care and precision. The
sparkling fountains and meticulous palaces add to the beauty of
this idyllic retreat of the princes of Bharatpur.
Some very interesting buildings can be observed like, Gopal Bhavan,
overlooking the Gopal Sagar which is flanked with smaller pavilions
Sawan and Bhadon. Nand Bhavan is a large audience hall, Krishna
Bhavan and the ingeniously designed water works of Keshav Bhavan
with open twelve pillared pavilion, are of great interest. The palaces
are rich in history and one can observe a strong Mughal influence.
The Deeg Fort, stands majestically over a slightly elevated point.
Built by Raja Suraj Mal the fort has impressive moats.
Dhaulpur
Dhaulpur is loaded with fascinating history, and has a marked Mughal
influence. The red sandstone from Dhaulpur is famous throughout
the country and was used in the construction of the Red Fort of
Delhi.
 Dhaulpur
has witnessed many battles due to its proximity with Agra. Sikandar
Lodi plundered it in 1501 AD, uprooting all its gardens. Babur mentions
that it was surrendered to him in 1526.
The oldest Mughal Garden built by Babur was discovered at Jhor 16
kms from Dhaulpur and the grandeur of the garden is still reflected
in its ruins. The picturesque tomb of Bibi Zarina, probably the
daughter of a local officer is an excellent building.
Mach Kund, (5 kms) a historical site, has a lake
with over a hundred temples on its embankment and throbs with life
once a year for pilgrimage. Ban, known for the Van Vihar Wildlife
Sanctuary, the Talab-e-Shahi lake. and Fort built by Firoz Shah
in 1286 AD.
The excursion points are Damoh waterfall, Kanpur Mahal and Ram Sagar
Sanctuary, not to forget Laswari where Daulat Rao Scindia was defeated
at the hands of Lord Lake.
Ranthambhor
A small village near Sawai Madhopur (10 kms), it gets the name frorm
the two hills, Ran and Thambhor which are in close proximity. The
age old massive fort is built on the Thambhor hill, and is considered
to be one of the oldest forts in the state. It has a chequered history,
and was the stronghold ofYadav Kings in 8th century, and 10th century
onwards the Chauhans ruled over it. Mughal emperors Akbar and Aurangzeb
also occupied this magnificent fort.
T he
massive ramparts and the mighty gates of the fort have faced many
attacks valiantly. The chivalry of King Hammir is still remembered,
who faced Alauddin Khilji gallantly against all odds. The fort houses
many palaces, but most of them are in ruins.
The Badal Mahal (Palace of the Clouds) in the fort has a very interesting
location and seems as if hanging out in space. The famous 84 columned
chhatri of King Hammir stands out magnificently where he used to
hold audience and entertained.
The most interesting and famous place in the fort is the temple
of Lord Ganesha. Thousands of people visit this shrine on the occasion
of Ganesh Chaturthi. This sacred shrine receives a big mail consisting
mainly of wedding invitations for Lord Ganesha from all parts of
the country. Every day huge sacks of mail are carried to the temple.
Ranthambhor Wildlife Sanctuary, the Tiger's haven
is a success story of the 'Project Tiger' It has become one of the
most popular destinations on the wildlife circuit of the country
nestled amidst the Aravali and Vindhyan ranges, with a good forest
cover, nullahas and waterfalls. The three water reservoirs- Padam
Talab, Rajbaghand Milak Talab are the centres of activities with
migratory and local birds fluttering around.
 The
sambars who readily take to water for feeding and the fresh water
crocodiles can be seen basking in the sun. The scenic beauty of
the sanctuary is further enhanced by the beautiful valleys, like,
Kachinda, Kamal, Soleshwar, Lahpurand Bhakola.
Besides tiger, one encounters other members of animal kingdom as
well like, chital, sambar, nilgai, chinkara, leopard, hyena, jackal,
fox, caracal, sloth bear, jungle cat and ratel. More than three
hundred varieties of birds can be watched.
During the winter months the park also plays host to migratory birds
like greylag goose, ruddy shelduck, pintails etc. The lovely fogi
Mahal overlooking the pretty Padam Talab at the foot of the fort
has a Forest Rest House. Other accommodation outside the fort also
ensures a comfortable stay.
The best time to visit is between November and April. Jeeps are
available to take you around the park. The region is also well known
for 'Khas' perfumes and other objects made of 'Khas'.
Tonk
96 kms from Jaipur, this charming town is picturesquely perched
on a small range of hills. About three kms from here flows the river
Banas and presents an alluring picture. It is well connected by
road from Kota Jaipur, Bundi and Ajmer.
Supposed to be founded by a brahmin in 12th century Tunkau, another
source ascribes it to Bhola brahmin in 1643. The town was ruled
by the Buner tribe of Pathans from Afghanistan and it still bears
the mark of their rule. Tonk is famous for Bidi & Narnda (felt),
garments and leather industry. The muskmelons (Kharbuza) of Tonk
are known for their quality and sweetness.
Sunehri Kothi (Golden Mansion) is one of the best buildings. The
exteriors are quite simple in contrast with the richly decorated
interiors with stained glass, mirrors, stucco, gilt and the polished
floors.
There are many mansions and painted mosques in the town. The Nawabs
of Tonk had keen interest in art and literature, they were ardent
book lovers and collectors, which resulted in a rich collection
of rare and magnificent manuscripts and books in Arabic and Persiar
during the nineteenth and early parts of this century. A few years
back, the Arabic and Persian Research Institute has been established
here
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