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Overview
The origins of the seven-turreted Hill
Fort of Kesroli are traced back to over six centuries.
Sited atop the rare, dark hornstone breccia rocks. The
Hill Fort, Kesroli, commands splendid agrarian views from
its ramparts which rise to 50-65 meters/150-200 feet.
Kesroli makes an ideal base to visit the neighbouring
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 |
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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.
Located in the heart of the 'golden triangle', Kesroli is
almost equidistant from the tourist sites of Delhi, Agra
and Jaipur. These include the Sariska tiger sanctuary, the
Ghana bird sanctuary, Kankwadi fort, the mounments of
Tijara, Rajgarh, Machari, Viratnager, Deeg, Bharatpur, the
Jat mud fort of Govindgarh, the ancient city of Mathura
and its renowned museum.
Facilities:
Games: Playing cards, Chess, Carrom board Treasure Hunt,
Musical Chair Library: Book reading
Visit to Sariska Tiger Sanctuary (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.
Climate:
Autumn/Winter/Spring : October to April. Max. 31oC, Min.
11oC
Summer : May & June Max. 42oC, Min 25oC
Monsoon : July to September Max. 35oC, Min 22oC
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