Forts in Tijara
- 01
Tijara Fort-Palace
A nineteenth-century hilltop fort-palace begun in 1835, left unfinished at its patron's death in 1845 and restored by Neemrana Hotels, which opened it as a heritage hotel in January 2016.
- Time needed
- Overnight, or 2–3 hours for a visit if the hotel allows it
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- October to March; terraces and gardens are best in the cooler months
- Tickets
- A hotel, so access is mainly for guests. Non-guest visits, day entry and meals depend on the hotel's policy, which is not published here; contact the property before turning up. Book rooms well in advance for weekends and winter.
Temples in Tijara
- 02
Tijara Jain Temple
A Digambar Jain temple dedicated to Chandraprabhu, the eighth tirthankara, built after a white marble idol was found in 1956. It is Tijara's main pilgrimage site.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; the Shravana fair brings crowds
- Tickets
- Open daily by published accounts, roughly from early morning to evening; confirm current timings. Dress modestly, remove footwear and leather items, and ask before photographing inside. Lodging and meals are available in the dharamshala.
Close enough to combine
Nearby places and day trips from Tijara
Bala Quila (Alwar Fort)A long ridge-top fort above Alwar town with many bastions and a long history, a typical day trip from Tijara.Half a day including the drive · Walking: DemandingBhangarh FortA ruined fort-town on the edge of Sariska in the Aravalli hills, built in 1573 and known for its temples and legends. It is a long day trip from Tijara.Full day including the drive · Walking: ModerateCity Palace, Alwar (Vinay Vilas Mahal)The City Palace of Alwar, also known as Vinay Vilas Mahal, now home to a museum and offices, at the foot of the hill below Bala Quila.1–2 hours · Walking: Easy