THE PICTURESQUE
LAKE
Located 13 kms from the city
of Alwar, the enchanting Siliserh Lake was built in 1845 AD by Maharaja
Vinay Singh. The lake was built by constructing an earthern dam between
two hills to store the water of a small tributary of river Ruparel.
Siliserh is a beautiful lake, covering an area of 7 sq. km, adorned
with domed cenotaphs.
This is one of the most enchanting
lake palaces of Rajasthan state, built as a summer retreat by the third
ruler of Alwar, Raja Vinay Singh. The palace is located hidden from
view by the lush green Aravalli hills on three sides and a beautiful
calm lake.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
LAKES
Siliserh Lake:
The lake is picturesquely set
amidst the forested slopes of Aravalli Hills. The lake attracts a lot
of migratory birds adding colour and music to the scene. But for the
hustle of the whispering woods and chirping birds, the place promises
total calm and is ideal for a trek.
PALACES
Siliserh Palace:
Cradled in the hills and overlooking
the lake, is a magnificent palace or the royal hunting lodge. This tastefully
built old palace provides a breathtaking view of the water spread of
the lake and its surrounding environment. The basement of this four
storeyed palace leads to the water level of the lake. Now converted
into a tourist hotel and managed by the Rajasthan Tourism Development
Corporation, this palace was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh for his queen,
Shila. When paddle-boating, tourists enjoy a splendid view of the palace
from the lake, while others view an equally spectacular sunrise and
sunset from the terrace of the palace.
EXCURSIONS
CITIES
Ajabgarh:
Located 21 kms south of Thana
Ghazi in Alwar district, this place is well known for a temple called
Shri Raghunathji.
Tijara:
The old historic town situated
48 kms north east of Alwar, has an imposing fort worth seeing.
PALACES
Vijaimandir Palace:
10 kms from Alwar, this royal
residence of Maharaja Jai Singh, in 1918, overlooks a scenic, rippling
lake.
LAKES
Jaisamand Lake:
This large artificial lake located
6 kms from Alwar, was constructed by Raja Jai Singh in 1910 AD.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Delhi 163 kms is the nearest airport.
Rail: Good connection from prominent locations in and around the
state. Some important train connections are Shatabdi Express (New Delhi
- Alwar Ajmer); Superfast Express (New Delhi -Alwar - Ajmer).
Road: Regular services
link Alwar with key destinations in and not far off Rajasthan and Delhi.
Local transport: Unmetered auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws and
tongas.
PLACES TO STAY
Hotel Lake Palace, Siliserh. |
