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Places to Visit in Neemrana

What would be a better way to see one of the most splendid architectural wonders in the country as you cruise at 40 kmph over an aerial distance of almost 400 metres to get a bird’s eye view of the Neemrana Fort, one of the best places to visit in Neemrana, and the silhouettes of the majestic Aravallis.

Enjoy 5 zip lines or Flying Fox, of around 3-4 hours duration, that cover different hills & routes like Where Eagles Dare (400m), Pussy Galore (90m), Mr. Bond (250m), The Big B (175m), and Qila Slammer (330m). This super thrilling escapade, one of a kind in the country, can be enjoyed solo or with a group of friends and is sure to leave you with memories for a lifetime.

Location: Starts & finishes inside the Neemrana Fort.

Timing: Every day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Price: Approximately Rs. 1650 per adult.

This stepwell, which is the largest & the deepest in the country, is one of the most intriguing places to visit in Neemrana. Built in the mid-15th-century by the royal family, it is said that the Baoli has secret passages that connect it to the Neemrana Fort.

One cannot help but marvel at the magnificence of this architecture that goes vertically hundreds of feet and almost 200 steps down below the bowels of the earth. Its beautiful arched door, carved steps, sturdy ledges, moistened cool air, and small passageways with dull sunshine streaming through them lend it both an unearthly haunted and magnificent appearance.

Location: Off Delhi-Jaipur Highway, around 10 kilometres from the Neemrana Fort.

Timing: Can be visited anytime.

Fun water rides and slides, water games, rain dance & music, and hours of leisurely swims - what could be better than this to beat the summer heat.

Paradise Water Park, one of the most fun places to visit in Neemrana, is perfect for the young and the young at heart. Surrounded by greenery, the amusement park is an excellent place to just unwind, make new friends, and relax. The water park also has a resort where you can enjoy a comfortable stay amidst beautiful views of the scenic surroundings.

Location: Located around 6.4 kilometres from Neemrana Fort at Khasra no. 421, 423, 427, 428 on NH-8 Mohalariyan, Opposite Epip Gate.

Timing: Every day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Price: Adults- Rs. 100 and children- Rs. 50.

One of the most fun ways to leisurely navigate the unending vistas of golden sands, glorious forts, and rustic villages of Neemrana is the way the royals used to do it-through a camel safari! Camel rides let you savour the views of the sunset over the fort as this beautiful animal, adorned in traditional Rajasthani attire & colourful pompoms, glides majestically over the scenic landscape of Neemrana.

These camel rides can be taken to the nearby villages that are amongst the most charming places to visit in Neemrana, as you explore & experience the rustic way of life and the traditional Rajasthani arts of rug weaving, pottery making, and melting of silver for jewellery making. No wonder, this is amongst the most fun things to do in Neemrana both for children and adults.

Location: Around the fort and nearby villages.

Timing: Evening hours every day.

Price: Approximately Rs. 350 per person.

The first national park to have relocated tigers, this is one of the most important areas in India’s wildlife corridor and amongst the top places to visit around Neemrana. Almost 90% of the landscape of the park is not only rich in flora like grasslands & dry deciduous forests, but also copper and marble.

You can enjoy jeep, canter, and even elephant safaris here to see wildlife like Royal Bengal Tiger, sambar, chausingha, Hanuman languor, leopards, striped hyena, Javan mongoose, honey badger, bush quail, sandgrouse, crested-serpent eagle, etc.

Don’t miss to see the fascinating ruins of the 10th-century Garh-Rajor temple, the 17th-century castle inside the park that houses Egyptian vultures and eagles, and the beautiful Pandupol waterfall that emerges from the Aravalli ranges.

Location: Around 110 kilometres from Neemrana.

Timing: The safaris are conducted every day from 6-10 AM and 2-6 PM.

Price: Zones 1,2 and 3: Rs. 999/passenger and Zone 4: Rs. 399/passenger.

Another magnificent Rajasthani architectural marvel, the 15th-century Bala Quilla also known as the ‘Young fort’ and ‘Alwar Fort’ stands majestically atop the Aravalli hills overlooking the city as if guarding it.

One of the most majestic places to visit around Neemrana, the fort’s changing of hands amongst the Mughals, Pathans, Nikumbh Rajputs, and the Marathas, and has beautiful influences on its architecture.

The 5-kilometre long fort has 6 massive gates, almost 66 towers, latticed arches & ceilings, pillars made of marble, balconies with filigree, 446 musketry openings, and 8 citadels all carved and built in Indi-Islamic style. Don’t miss to see the Sagar Pond, Jal Mahal, and almost 15 temples inside the fort’s complex. Reachable after a short trek through lush green trails, the fort offers striking panoramic views of the Alwar city.

Location: Bala Quila Road, Alwar, around 78 kilometres from Neemrana Fort.

Timing: Every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

This majestic 14th-century fort is amongst the best testimonies of the royal grandeur and past that the country has seen. Said to have been initially built by the descendants of Lord Krishna, the fort has changed hands between the Jats, Mughals, and the Rajputs as can be seen from its multi-faceted architecture.

Its towers, solid granite walls, huge halls, and ceiling-to-floor windows are magnificent and have led to it being declared as a heritage site by the Government and is amongst the most beautiful places to visit around Neemrana. The fort, standing atop a hill overlooking the city, is now a heritage hotel run by the Neemrana Group of Hotels, perfect for a luxurious stay nothing short of royalty.

Location: Near MIA Post Office,-Bahala, Kesroli, Rajasthan, around 84 kilometres from Neemrana Fort.

Timing: Every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

A historic place that finds a mention in the Mahabharata, Narnaul is famous for being the birthplace of ruler Sher Shah Suri and Birbal. The place, with its fresh air and offbeat attractions, is a must-visit for those who love to explore ancient architecture.

The best place to visit here is Dosi Hill, which is an extinct volcano still having a few traces of lava. Other must-visit places here are the 15th-century Persian-style Jal Mahal surrounded by water on all sides, the Chor Gumbad, the ancient Chamunda Devi Temple that was buried underground and discovered only post Independence, and the revered site of Khalde Wale Hanumanji that was built during the Mughal times. See the beautiful marble structure of Birbal ka Chhatta and the 14th-century Mirza Ali Baoli.

Location: Mahendragarh District in Haryana, around 43 kilometres from Neemrana.

Considered to be amongst the most beautiful of all lakes in Rajasthan, Siliserh Lake’s hillside beauty is absolutely mesmerising. One of the most striking places to visit around Neemrana, its calm blue waters create quite a striking contrast with brown hills in the background.

The lake, built by King Vinay Khan in the 18th-century to get water for his household, even has a palace on its banks by the same name that offers stupendous views of the surroundings. The lake is visited by migratory birds in winters and is a famous place to see crocodiles sunning themselves.

Location: The Lake is located in Alwar, around 79 kilometres from Neemrana.

Timing: Every day from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Entry fee: Rs. 50/person that’s redeemable at the restaurant.
- Motorboat rides: Rs. 600/8 people/15 minutes.
- Paddleboat rides (Rs. 200/4 people/ 30 minutes).