While it is our constant endeavor to keep our guests engaged and entertained and we make sure that they have a good time along with a comfortable stay with us, there are a lot of spots around the resort which can be a treat for a tourist looking to explore the unexplored places of sight-seeing which bear huge mythological and historical importance.
Sariska National Park
Sariska National Park is well nestled in the Aravali Hills covering 800 sq km area divided into the grasslands, dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs and rocky landscape. A variety of wild animals like the leopard, Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai, four-horned Antelope, Wild Boar, Rhesus macaque, are found in the Sariska Tiger Reserve apart from the tiger. The Sariska National Park is home to India’s largest population of peafowl, and harbours quail,sand grouse, golden-backed woodpeckers and crested serpent eagles, among other species. Also the Siliserh Lake on the edge of the park has a large number of crocodiles. Sariska was declared a sanctuary in 1955 and attained the status of a National Park in 1979.
Bheemlata Pawan Dham
Distance from GSR: 6 km
This place dates back to the times of Mahabharata when Pandavas visited the valley of Viratnagar during their Agyatwas. It is a hill which is made up of huge rocks and has a lot of remains which add evidence to the interesting excerpts from Mahabharata. The hill top has a Hanuman temple and it also gives a scenic view of Viratnagar.
Bijak Pahadi
Distance from GSR: 3 km
Bijak Pahadi is a hill where tourists can witness the remains of Buddhist monasteries. Eight of these may be seen as a monastery which existed 634 AD. Lower central part of the platform is a circular chamber, which resembles a temple in view, is considered to be the oldest temple structure. Buddhist inscriptions on the exterior walls of the temple were built during the reign of Ashoka. The upper and lower platforms are 30 feet high. The spot also has a stone inscribed by King Ashoka.
Mughal Gate
Distance from GSR: 6 km
This gigantic monument was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar who used to visit Sariska for hunting. Apart from being his hunting lodge, Mughal Gate was also used as Akbar’s Diwan-e-Aam (Hall for Public Address).
Jain Nasiha
Distance from GSR: 6 km
This beautiful spot is also from the times of Akbar and is situated right opposite to Mughal Gate and was used as Diwan-e-Khaas (Hall of Private Audiences). It was later gifted by Akbar to one of his nine gems, Todarmal Jain. The place has been beautifully restored by Jain community and has a beautiful art gallery with paintings from ancient times.
Bhangarh
Distance from GSR 50 km
This place is a world famous horror spot for tourists, known for the mysteries attached to it. According to a legend, the King of Sindh started practicing black magic at this place to avenge his embarrassment from the queen of Bhangarh and later, one day the town got mysteriously destroyed overnight. Since then the place has been declared as haunted.
Ganesh Temple
Distance from GSR: 4 km
This temple dates back from the times of Mahabharata and is considered as the spot where Pandavas conducted victory prayers right before embarking on the battle of Mahabharata. It is believed that the image of Lord Ganesha in this temple is a consequence of rocks naturally taking the shape of the almighty without any manual intervention.
Kuntunath Temple
Distance from GSR: 4 km
This temple is deemed to be more than seven centuries old that dates back to the times of persian ruler Mohammad Ghazni. The temple has a huge significance and following among the Shwetambar sect of Jain community.
Mansa Mata Mandir
Distance from GSR: 3 km
Dedicated to Mansa Devi, a form of Shakti, this temple holds a significant value by virtue of bearing the 52nd of 56 Shaktipeeths (Seats of Power) as per hindu mythology.
