3. Lal Masjid, Tijara

At a distance of 55 km approx. from Alwar, city one reaches Lal Masjid which is situated towards the east of Tijara Town from Alwar. From the exterior one finds that the mosque has four Minars on the four corners of a rectangular structure. One can easily see that the mosque is built with red sandstone.

Three arched doorways can prominently be seen from a distance and are found to open into a hall. The Southern dome of the mosque has succumbed to the vagaries of nature. Visitors can access the mosque from sunrise to sunset. Arabic inscriptions can be seen on the Northern surface of the hall where the three arched doorways open.

4. Neelkanth

The Neelkanth temple is situated 30kms into a buffer zone of the Sariska Tiger Reserve. The road leading to the temple is quite deserted and is also rough and rugged. The surroundings of the road to the temple are filled with silence interrupted by the sudden sounds of the birds and insects.

Reaching Neelkanth, though requires some failed attempts yet it is very exciting when one gets the sight of it. Neelkanth, one finds, is a cluster of temples that have open worship places. The stone carvings, one finds, are Khajurao-like carvings. The architecture is a century old.

Behind the temple, one is elated to find pretty birds especially peacocks. Around 100 meters from the temple, there is a stone statue of Jain Tirthankar Shantinath. It is a very huge statue but one can discover it if one takes the help of the locals.

5. Sariska Tiger Reserve

The Sariska Tiger Reserve is home to a number of animals like tigers, chital, sambhar, jungle cats, wild boar. Apart from animals, there are a number of species of birds like sand grouse, harbor quails, crested serpent eagles, and a lot more other birds. This national park is spread over an area of  800 square km.

The tigers here were re-located and have successfully survived here as the natural landscape of the reserve consists of grasslands, cliffs, mountains, and deciduous forests. Visitors can go for a jeep safari and enjoy the rare sights of animals in their natural surroundings which are so very refreshing and exciting.

6. Silliserh Lake

As one moves from Alwar in the Southwest direction for 15 km, one reaches serene and peaceful Silliserh Lake as it is snugly located amidst forest-covered hills. Cenotaphs are prominent structures built on the bank of the lake that catches visitors’ eye. A hunting Chalet was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh in 1845 but today it has been converted into a tourist bungalow.

7. Moti Doongri

Moti Doongri, once a residence of the Royal family of Alwar, was brought down by Maharaja Jai Singh and built a more beautiful and massive structure in its place. This new structure was built after 1928 but originally Moti Doongri was built in 1882.

8. Bhangarh Fort

Bhangarh is situated at 50kms from Sariska Sanctuary. It was constructed by Raja Madho Singh in the 17th century. It is one of the most haunted sights in India. The story behind this is that there was a princess Ratnavati who was very pretty. There was a wizard proficient in black magic that saw Ratnavati when she once went shopping. She bought Ittar (perfume). The wizard then replaced the Ittar with a love potion. 

Ratnavati came to know about this and threw the potion onto a boulder nearby. This made the boulder rolling towards the wizard and thus crushed him to death. Before being crushed he cursed the city that it would be destroyed soon and no one would be able to live within its precincts.

Later the kingdom was attacked by Mughals and in this attack, the inhabitants along with the princess Ratnavati were killed. The visitors are strictly prohibited to access/visit or even go near the fort before sunrise and after sunset as it is believed to be a haunted place.

9. Garbhaji Water Falls

Garbhaji Water Fall is a famous spot among tourists at Alwar. The cascading waters from among the rocks make the sight ‘out of the world’ for all the visitors who happen to visit it as the scene is a breathtaking experience. An ideal place, as it is, for nature photographers one can indulge in photography to explore the nature around.

10. Hill Fort Kesroli

The Hill Fort Kesroli was built in the 14th century. The Turrets, Ramparts, and Arched Verandas are the main highlights of the Fort that grab the attention of the tourists. The beautiful Hillfort is believed to have been constructed by Yaduvanshi Rajputs who are known to be the descendants of  Lord Krishna. Today the Fort stands converted into a heritage hotel.

11. Pandu Pol

The Pandu Pol temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. As per the legendry tale, which is famous hereabouts, says that when the Pandeva brothers were in exile they had taken refuge here. One reaches the temple by taking a trail that passes through the Sariska Sanctuary gate. As one proceeds to the Pandu gate, one is enthralled by the cascading water from hard rock.

12. Neemrana Fort

The Neemrana Fort was constructed by the descendants of Lord Krishna, Yaduvanshis. It was built in the 15th century. It is presently converted into a heritage hotel.

13. Alwar Jain Temple

The Alwar Jain Temple is located at 60kms from the Alwar – Delhi route. It was constructed to commemorate the 8th Tirthankar Shri Chandra Prabha Bhagwan. This temple is in the Tijara tehsil in the Alwar district. It is also named as Tijara Jain Temple. The area where the Alwar Jain temple stands is known as the Atishaya Kshetra. The temple has a rectangular layout. Its interior has colorful paintings that portray mythological stories.