Tijara itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Tijara

1. 01

   Day 1: Temple and fort-palace

   Visit the Jain temple in the morning, when the complex is quiet, and try the kalakand on the way out. Spend the afternoon at Tijara Fort-Palace if the hotel allows visitors, or enjoy lunch there by prior arrangement.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Tijara Fort-Palace	Overnight, or 2–3 hours for a visit if the hotel allows it	Moderate	October to March; terraces and gardens are best in the cooler months

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Tijara Fort-Palace: The property is built on a hillside with many levels, terraces and steps. Ask for rooms in the lower or easier-access wings, and check about lifts, ramps and buggy transfers before you book.

Plan 02

2 days in Tijara

1. 01

   Day 1: Temple and fort-palace

   Visit the Jain temple in the morning, then check in to Tijara Fort-Palace and rest.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Tijara Fort-Palace	Overnight, or 2–3 hours for a visit if the hotel allows it	Moderate	October to March; terraces and gardens are best in the cooler months

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Tijara Fort-Palace: The property is built on a hillside with many levels, terraces and steps. Ask for rooms in the lower or easier-access wings, and check about lifts, ramps and buggy transfers before you book.

2. 02

   Day 2: Alwar

   Drive about 55 km to Alwar for Bala Quila and the City Palace, then return for the evening.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Bala Quila (Alwar Fort)	Half a day including the drive	Demanding	October to March

   Pace: Bala Quila (Alwar Fort) involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.

   With parents at Bala Quila (Alwar Fort): The fort sits on a hill about 340 metres above the city and involves steep climbs and long stretches of uneven ground. Many older visitors see only the lower parts or the view from the road.

Plan 03

3 days in Tijara

1. 01

   Day 1: Jain temple and fort-palace

   Visit the temple in the morning and spend the afternoon at the fort-palace.

2. 02

   Day 2: Alwar

   See Bala Quila and the City Palace in Alwar.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Bala Quila (Alwar Fort)	Half a day including the drive	Demanding	October to March

   Pace: Bala Quila (Alwar Fort) involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.

   With parents at Bala Quila (Alwar Fort): The fort sits on a hill about 340 metres above the city and involves steep climbs and long stretches of uneven ground. Many older visitors see only the lower parts or the view from the road.

3. 03

   Day 3: Bhangarh

   Leave early for Bhangarh Fort, a long drive on the edge of Sariska, and return by evening.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Bhangarh Fort	Full day including the drive	Moderate	October to March

   Pace: Moderate walking today — plan a sit-down break between stops.

   With parents at Bhangarh Fort: The site is spread over uneven ground with rocky paths and little shade. The last 2 km of the approach is unpaved, which can be uncomfortable for older travellers.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Tijara trip for parents and children

• Visit the Jain temple in the morning; it is level and easy, with benches and a dining hall.
• At the fort-palace, ask for a room in a wing with easier access, as the property is built on a hill.
• Hire a car for Alwar and Bhangarh, and break the day with a long lunch.
• Skip the upper parts of Bala Quila if the climb is too much; the City Palace is easier.
• Carry water, a hat and medicines, as facilities are limited outside the hotel.
• Heat: April to June is very hot, with May around 40°C. Plan outdoor sights early and rest in the afternoon.

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