Surajgarh Fort is an 18th Century fortified Palace
located in the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan.
Its a 4 acre palace is has been restored to give
guests the experience of the royal past. The Fort is managed by Tikaraj
Aishwarya Katoch and Tikarani Shailija. Tikaraj Aishwarya is the son of Princess
of Jodhpur and Maharaja of Kangra.
Activities and Sightseeing at Surajgarh:
- Painted Havelis - Shekhawati is popularly known as an open air art
gallery and Surajagrh is at the heart of it and boasts of many havelis.
- Kajra (5 km.) ? Kajra is famous for Havelis of the 19th century
- Khetri Fort (45 km) - Khetri Fort
is an ideal day picnic from Surajgarh
- Shopping ? Surajgarh is famed for Laak bangles and souveniors
- Camel Cart Rides ? Enjoy Countryside setting on top of the camel or
from the cart.
- Picnics are organized to the local Bawari (Water tank). Blue bulls and
many species of birds are sighted on the way. Barbeque and bonfire are also
organized in the countryside around the Bawari.
It is 180 km from Delhi (3 and ? hours) by road and
is nearest among other Shekhawati Palaces from Delhi making it an ideal Weekend
Getaway Ex-Delhi / Gurgaon / Noida.
Other Distances : Bikaner: 237 kms, Jaipur :
205 kms, Jodhpur : 316 kms
It is picturesque drive on an excellent road taking
you past mustard fields and small villages. You could approach Surajgarh from
New Rohtak Road or the Jaipur Highway.
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