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Castle Awan, Awan (Alwar )
Castle Awan is situated in a picturesque 15th century village Awan with its fort
that later served as shooting lodge for the maharajahs that ruled the nearby
states. The castle specializes in wildlife adventure tours. Other interesting
events organized here include annual kite festival and An ethnic version of
football - a 40-pound `football' made of jute bags, Stones and heavy strings is
kicked around with bare feet and almost the Entire village becomes the football
field between the goal posts located At opposite village ends in a match that
lasts for about 6 to 7 hours. Other features include folk music, barbecue and
group dinners.
ACCOMMODATION: 4 Double rooms 3 single rooms & a
common dining room.
ADDRESS : Castle awan, 3, Naru path, Govind Marg, Jaipur -302004
ACCESS :
BY ROAD : Jaipur - 150 Kms
BY RAIL : Sawai Madhopur - 110 Kms
BY AIR : Jaipur - 150 Kms.
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Lake Palace, SiliserhThis is one of the most enchanting lake palaces of Rajasthan state, built
as a summer retreat by the third ruler of Alwar, rajah Vinay Singh. The
palace is located hidden from view by the lush green Aravali hills on three
sides and a beautiful calm lake ideal for boating, at its foothills. The
palace has been converted into a tourist hotel by the RTDC. While the paddle
boating tourists enjoy a splendid view of the palace from the lake, others
view an equally spectacular sunrise and sunset from the terrace of the
palace. The lake attracts a lot of migratory birds adding color 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 treks.
Address:
Siliserh Palace, Siliserh , Dist. Alwar, Rajasthan.
Access: Located on the
hold to Jaipur,15 kms. from Alwar.
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