Historical Monuments in Bhiwadi

Bhiwadi is located in the Tijara Tehsil of Alwar district which is mostly famous for its possession of some of the best historical places in India. The historical monuments that are found in Bhiwadi are supposed to be built during various times in the history of India but they still hold their grandeur and their charm and there is no wear and tear found in these monuments till date. Even today, the monuments appear quite majestic and wonderful. Most of the historical monuments that are found in Bhiwadi were built in 1545. All the historical monuments in Bhiwadi are lighted up during the evening when people can also enjoy different types of sound and light shows. People who love having a sight of the historical places located in India always make it a point to visit Bhiwadi because of its possession of a large number of historical monuments.

Famous Historical Monuments Located In & Around Bhiwadi

Pataudi Palace lies very close to Gurgaon and is visited by all those people who either visit Rajasthan or Delhi for their vacation. This palace is considered to be the best weekend getaway for the people of Bhiwadi and even for the tourists who visit Bhiwadi because of its perfect location.


The palace stands as a true example of royal attitude and rich story combined with simplicity. The entire palace is surrounded by fountains and sprawling greens in gardens of rose and it boasts of the Gothic architecture during the colonial times. This palace was constructed by Iftikar Ali Khan, the Nawab of Pataudi when he came forward with his desire of marrying Sajjida Sultan, the Princess of Bhopal.

Vijay Mandir Palace came into being in 1918 and it lies at a distance of 100 kilometers from Bhiwadi. This palace is considered to be the main tourist spot in Bhiwadi and it is also popular because of its possession of Indo Sara design and architecture.

Silliserh Palace was constructed in 1844 and it is found to be sited at a distance of 103 kilometers from Bhiwadi. The lake at this palace is named after Queen Seela who was very dear to Maharaja Vinay Singh. It was during the establishment of the lake that the palace in white marble was built.

Neemrana Fort is located on Delhi-Jaipur Highway which is very close to Alwar district. This place possesses great historical significance as it was built during the 15th century and is spread over an area of 2.5 hectares. The Garden Palace located within the fort is spread over an area of 6 acres. The entire fort is found to be divided into seven palaces that have been layered in twelve portions each. This fort is considered to be one of the most exclusive properties located in Bhiwadi and serves as an ideal weekend getaway for people live very close to Delhi or Gurgaon.

The fort consists of several rooms that have been named as Aman Vilas, Deva Mahal, Uma Vials, Gajendra Mahal, Ramji Mahal, Badal Mahal, Surya Mahal and Sheela Mahal. There are many such mahals that are located within the fort. The fort has been transformed into a hotel consisting of 3 deluxe duplex suites, 10 deluxe suites, 10 small suites, 3 Grand suites and 22 rooms. There are different packages for stay available at this hotel depending upon the amenities that are provided to the people who stay at this hotel. The main attraction of this hotel is that the rooms do not have televisions instead there is a cultural festival organized on Saturdays which also includes a gala dinner. Indoor games and ayurvedic massage can also be enjoyed at this heritage property. Know more....

The Alwar Fort or Bala Quila is located 595 meters above the level of sea and this fort was constructed even before the rise of the Mughal Emperor in Rajasthan. No king that has ruled Rajasthan has ever been successful in seizing the fort. Perhaps the fort has always passed on by way of negotiations and treaties. Legend has it that the fort was used by Barbar for spending a night during which he felt a greed for the treasure of the fort and thought of giving the entire treasure to Humayun, his son. Salim Mahal which is found within the fort served as a home to Jahangir, Akbar’s son during his exile.

Bhangarh Fort lies at a distance that takes approximately 2 hours 36 minutes to reach Bhangarh from Bhiwadi. The entrance to the town of Bhiwadi consists of three consecutive fortifications. The fortification in the outside of the town consists of five gateways namely Lahori, Ajmeri, Phool Bari, Delhi Gate and Hanuman. Further steps taken would lead to Bhangarh Fort that characterizes shady steps and shadowy passages. The shady steps found in the fort lead to rooms located under the ground. The interiors are advised to be given a quick view because it would become very difficult to get the sight of the interiors of the fort in the evening because of the absence of light.

Local people are also of the view that Bhangarh Fort is one of the haunted places in India. Originally, Bhangarh Fort consisted of seven stories but at present there are only 4 stories of the Fort remaining. The fort also accommodates the famous Gopinath Temple that possesses beautiful stone sculptures and carvings. There are other temples like Mangla Devi Temple, Lavina Devi Temple, Shiva Temple, Someshwar Temple and Keshava Rai Temple located within the Bhangarh Fort and they are also considered to be some of the most remarkable structures found in Bhiwadi. The Archaeological Survey of India has legally prohibited remaining within the premises of the Bhangarh Fort before sunrise and after sunset. Know more....

The Tijara Jain Temple is located at a distance that takes 1 hour and 18 minutes to reach Tijara Jain temple from Bhiwadi. Tijara is most importantly a city that is known for its historic possessions and it lies very close to Bhiwadi. The distance between Tijara and Bhiwadi is approximately 43 kilometers and the Tijara Jain Temple is considered to be one of the widely visited historical monuments located very close to Bhiwadi.

Historical monuments of Bhiwadi represent the culture, the tradition and the heritage of the town and they are pieces of great pride for the people who live in Bhiwadi.