|
The 14th
century Hill-Fort, Kesroli is the oldest heritage site
in India where you can stay. Sited atop the rare, dark
Hornstone Breccia rocks, it commands splendid agrarian
views from its ramparts which rise to 50-65 meters/
150-200 feet. Kesroli makes an ideal base to visit the neighboring
palaces, museums and sanctuaries of Alwar
& Sariska. The origins of the seven-turreted
Hill. Fort
Kesroli are traced back to over six centuries. It
is reputed to have been built by
the Yaduvanshi Rajputs, descendants of Lord Krishna, who
converted to Islam in the mid-14th century to be called
Khanzadas. It subsequently changed hands, being
conquered by the Mughals and the Jats before reverting
to the Rajputs in 1775 when the princely state of Alwar
was founded. It saw its golden period under the Ranawat
Thakur Bhawani Singh (1882-1934), renowned for his
equestrian skills.
Location & Sight Seeing : Located in the heart of the 'golden
triangle'. Kesroli is almost equidistant from
the tourist sites of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It
makes an ideal base to visit the Sariska tiger
sanctuary, Kankwadi fort, Neelkanth Temples,
Pandupol, the monuments of Tijara, Siliserh
Lake, Jaisamand Lake,Bhangarh-Ajabgarh, the hot
springs in Talvriksh, Rajgarh, Machari,
Viratnagar, Deeg, the sanctuary in Bharatpur, the Jat mud fort
of Govindgarh,the ancient city of Mathura
and its renowned museum.
Activities : Within Fort Walls
Games: Playing cards, Chess, Carrom board
Treasure Hunt, Musical Chair
Library: Book reading
Outside Fort
Walls : Visit to Sariska Tiger Santuary (48 kms).
Visit to Alwar city (15 kms). Visit to the Siliserh lake (25
kms) for
boating during morning & evening. Visit to Kankwadi Fort, Neelkanth Temple,
Pandupol, the monuments of Tijara, Jaisamand Lake, Bhangarh-Ajabgarh, and
the hot springs in Talvriksh.
|
|