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Surajgarh
Fort is an 18th Century fortified Palace located in the Shekhawati
Region of Rajasthan.
Its a
4 acre palace is has been restored to give guests the
experience of the royal past. The Fort is managed by Tikaraj
Aishwarya Katoch and Tikarani Shailija. Tikaraj Aishwarya is
the son of Princess of Jodhpur and Maharaja of Kangra.
Activities and Sightseeing
at Surajgarh:
- Painted Havelis - Shekhawati
is popularly known as an open air art gallery and
Surajagrh is at the heart of it and boasts of many havelis.
- Kajra (5 km.) – Kajra
is famous for Havelis of the 19th century
- Khetri
Fort (45 km) - Khetri
Fort is an ideal day picnic from Surajgarh
- Shopping
– Surajgarh is famed for Laak bangles and souveniors
- Camel Cart Rides
– Enjoy Countryside setting on top of the camel or from
the cart.
- Picnics are organized to the
local Bawari (Water tank). Blue bulls and many species of
birds are sighted on the way. Barbeque and bonfire are
also organized in the countryside around the Bawari.
It is
180 km from Delhi (3 and ½ hours) by road and is nearest
among other Shekhawati Palaces from Delhi making it an ideal
Weekend Getaway Ex-Delhi / Gurgaon / Noida.
Other
Distances : Bikaner: 237 kms, Jaipur : 205 kms, Jodhpur :
316 kms
It is
picturesque drive on an excellent road taking you past mustard
fields and small villages. You could approach Surajgarh from
New Rohtak Road or the Jaipur Highway.
It is also an excellent stopover for lunch or overnight when
heading towards Bikaner from Delhi as a part of Larger
Rajasthan Itinerary.
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