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This large artificial lake was constructed by Maharaja Hari singh in 1910, This is an excellent picnic spot specially during the rainy season, when the entire country side is lush green.

Climate
Summer: Max. 37 Deg C Min.  24 Deg C
Winter: Max. 31 Deg C Min. 11 Deg C

Clothing – Alwar
Summer: Light Tropical
Winter: Woolen

Palaces in Rajasthan
Post independence democratic India witnessed the merger of the princely states, abolition of 'Jagirs', land reforms and finally the withdrawl of the special privileges and privy purse from the royal families. A few decades later consequently the noble families lost their traditional means of livelihood and even the wealthy merchants left their homes for more lucarative pastures.
Their large castles and mansions lay almost abandoned or unattended till a few enterprising pioneers realized that perhaps the only way to maintain their historic homes was their appropriate reuse. The large palaces of the Maharaja's set the trend by becoming five star hotels. Now some of the ancestral homes too find sustenance in this new lease of life - as Heritage Hotels. Each ancestral home is different, uniquely so, reflecting its own, exceptional history, traditions and period. While history is always at hand, there have been changes too, so that the homes are modernized to meet the needs of the international traveller. These help to enhance the experience, making your visit to India's heritage hotels a memorable one.

How to Get There
By Air: The nearest  airport is Jaipur (143 km).

By Rail: Alwar is  connected by rail with all the major cities of India.

By Road: Good  motorable roads connect Alwar with all the major cities of India. Some road distances are  Agra (150 km), Deeg (61 km), Bharatpur (94 km), Jaipur (143 km), Udaipur (566 km), Delhi  (164 km), Siliserh (15 km), Sariska (37 km).

Local Transport :  Cycle - rickshaw and tongas are available.