Neemrana Tourism
From 1986, the ruins of this Fort-Palace have been sensitively restored
and reconstructed
. The rooms are furnished with an eclectic mix of traditional
Indian and colonial furniture, antiques and object d'art. Most rooms have
private balconies or terraces and the loos are designed to have views!
History
Built since 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is India's oldest heritage resort.
It is also Rajasthan's closest palace from New Delhi, situated at 122
kms. on the Delhi-Jaipur highway - only 100 kms from Delhi's international
airport. Sited on a majestic plateau, concealed in a horseshoe formation
of the billion-year-old Aravalli ranges, Neemrana became the third capital
of the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan III, who was killed in battle
by Mohammad Ghori in 1192 AD. This picturesque site was chosen by Raja
Rajdeo and Neemrana derived its name from a brave local chieftain Nimola
Meo, who when defeated by the Chauhans, pleaded that his name be given
to his lost kingdom.
NEEMRANA FORT
It was a tributary chiefship of the former Alwar state. The track is sandy
and bleak and is known as Rath. The place is said to be the home of chauhan
Rajput claiming descent from Prithvi Raj the last Hindu emperor. One of
the descendents of Prithvi Raj the, embraced Islam and settled here. That
is why the old lineage is shown by the title Rao and was recognized so
by the ruler of Alwar. Lord lake in 1803, as a punitive measure for the
shelter and assistance given by then chief to the Marathas, confiscated
the villages of the estate and made them over to Alwar.
However, about one third of state was subsequently restored
to the cheif, Who remained a tributary of Alwar state. This subordination
of Nimrana to Alwar had been the subject of many disputes and controversies
which came to an end in 1861 when the chief refused to accept the supremacy
of Alwar ruler. The latter took this as an act of rebellion and took possession
of the estate. The chief fled to Jaipur. However, the dispute was settled
by the Vicerory in Council in 1868. It is an insignificant place today.
REACHING NEEMRANA
Conveniently located just off the Delhi-Neemrana highway, Neemrana is
Rajasthan's closest palace to India's capital. The Neemrana Fort Palace
Hotel is 120 km south west of Delhi.
By Air
Delhi is conveniently connected to all the major cities of the
world with almost all the major airlines operating out of here. The Delhi
airport caters to domestic and international flights. The Delhi airport
also known as Indira Gandhi International Airport has as many as five
terminals namely Terminal - 1A, Terminal - 1B, Terminal - II, Cargo Terminal
and Haj Terminal.
The Airport in Delhi also offers facilities of Retiring
Rooms, Left Luggage Facility, Baggage Wrapping Service, Infant Lobby,
Facilitation Counters, Banking / Money Exchange Service, Railway Reservation
Counter, Post & Telecommunications, STD / ISD / PCO Booths, Doctors
on Call, Chemist, Automatic Flight Information System, Transit Lounge
- Terminal II, Duty Free Shops, Internet Kiosks and Airport Lounges.
We at touristplacesinindia.com can offer you air-conditioned
cars and coaches, as per your requirement to take you to the hotel or
any other destination of your choice.
By Rail
Delhi is connected to almost all the cities in the country by
super-fast and express trains. The city of Delhi has three major railway
stations at Delhi, Old Delhi, and Nizamuddin. Luxury trains like the Palace-on-Wheels;
Fairy Queen, and Royal Orient Express can be taken from Delhi Cantonment
railway station. Rajdhani Express trains connect Delhi from the state
capitals. Shatabdi Express trains connect Delhi to the neighboring cities.
By Road
New Delhi is connected to all the major cities of the northern
India through road. touristplacesinindia.com can provide you with A/C
and non A/C cars and buses for sightseeing in and around New Delhi.
