Bhangarh a little known treat in Alwar province

Normski3

We made a terrific find in Alwar province about 15 km from the village of Ajabgarh in the Aravalli hills. It is a deserted city which doesn't appear in any of the guide books I have read, called Bangarh. The city is largely but is well maintained with paved paths and grassed open areas. Among the impressive remains are a huge fort, two temples, water tanks, a row of half built houses and other buildings we didn't have time to see. Only a few locals visited while we were there. We found it because it is close to a luxury hotel (the only one in the area) called Amanbagh - check their website for location. Phot of the fort attached.

Incidentally the little village of Ajabgarh also has a large fort, temple, huge wall and gate plus several chaatris.

I would be interested to hear whether others have visited and why it isn't in any of the guides books.

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ashwinnaagar

hi
the place looks good. how far is it frm alwar and how did you get to this place?

Normski3

We found this place because it is only 15 km from the luxury hotel of Amanbagh where we stayed. It is only accessible by car and though it is in Alwar province, it is a long way from Alwar town. In fact, as the crow flies, I guess it about halfway between Alwar and Jaipur but some miles off the main road. The village of Ajabgarh is near the Amanbagh hotel and is marked on the NH11A road at MapmyIndia (search for Dausa then magnify the map and follow the NH11A North and you will see Ajabgarh marked.

See http://mapmyindia.com/

Well worth the trip. Good luck