Enchanting Heritage Sites: Neemrana & Kesroli



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Neemrana is an ancient historical town in Alwar district of Rajasthan, India. It is situated around 122 km from Delhi on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. It is best known for the 14th century Hill-Fort ruled by Chauhans till 1947. It has been now converted into a Heritage Hotel and is an ideal venue for weddings and conferences. When you step inside this hotel, you will virtually get transported to an entirely different world with period furniture, antique works of art and frescoed paintings.
Built since 1464 AD, the Neemrana Fort-Palace is one of India’s oldest heritage resorts. The town is named after a brave local chieftain Nimola Meo, who when defeated by the Chauhans, pleaded that his name be given to his lost kingdom. Neemrana became the third capital of the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan III and the picturesque site was chosen by Raja Rajdeo.

There is another town Kesroli located at a distance of 155 km from Delhi and is an ideal base for exploring the grandeur and natural beauty of Rajasthan. According to the historians this place can be traced to Matsya Janapada of the Mahabharata era. Here you will come across some of the oldest remains of a Buddhist Vihara where the Pandavas are believed to have spent the last year of their exile. One can catch a glimpse of the reclining statue of Hanuman; memorial of the ruler saint Bhartrihari and Talavriksha with very old water reservoirs. The fort in Keroli dates back to over centuries old.

Flying Fox Neemrana is an adventure travel company that was opened at Neemrana Fort-Palace on the 18th of January 2009. Flying Fox provides tourists with an opportunity to learn about the fort’s history, flora and fauna while at the same time enjoying a unique heritage aerial adventure experience.

Best time to Visit: October to March
How to reach:
By Air: Nearest Airport is Delhi Airport (155 km)
By Rail: Nearest Railway station is Rewari (65 km)

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