Siliserh Lake Alwar is a fascinating waterbody that sits at the crossroads of many historical and tourist attractions. This charming lake of Siliserh, which covers an area of more than seven kilometres and dates back to 1845, has been admired for its engineering marvel and is still a major source of water for Siliserh Lake Alwar‘s neighbouring localities.
This beautiful lake was built under His Majesty Maharaja Vinay Khan’s benevolent and liberal patronage with the aim of alleviating Alwar state’s water supply woes. It was meant to be responsible for Alwar city’s entire water reserve. It was also a lakefront resort for royalty, and a magnificent palatial structure in pure white still stands on the lake, although in ruins, as a silent testament to the glorious past. Efforts are underway to restore this palatial masterpiece to its former glory and convert it into a heritage luxury hotel.
With its green pasturs on the lake’s outskirts, the Siliserh Lake also serves as a picnic spot for locals, but its strategic position aptly complements the Neemrana Fort Palace on one side while also serving as the gateway to wildlife sanctuary Sariska National Park, which is nestled away in the thick of vegetation nurtured by the majestic Aravalli range in the backdrop,
presenting for ribbing In the present day and age the city of Siliserh Lake Alwar is no longer dependent exclusively on the lake to resolve it water supply issues and hence the waterfront also adds some entertainment value to attract tourists and locals. The boating facilities are available on the waterfront, with many boats playing their trade in different sizes and shapes.
History of Siliserh Lake Palace
Siliserh Lake Alwar was once an ancient Rajput state, previously known as Mewat. Maharaja Vinay Singh, the ruler of Alwar, built this magnificent palace in 1845 AD on the banks of the Silserh Lake for his beloved wife, Shila. The Silserh Lake Palace was initially established as a royal lodge for hunting and residing purposes. It was later converted into a full-fledged palace.
Best Time To Visit Siliserh Lake Palace
The best time to visit Siliserh Lake Palace and Alwar to soak up the natural beauty of the surrounding region is during the winter season from October to February when the weather is comparatively calmer and pleasant. The rainy months post June covers the neighboring Aravalli hills with a verdant green carpet and is an amazing sight. The summer months are very hot.
How to reach in Siliserh Lake
Siliserh Lake Alwar is accessible by roadways from the major cities in India such as New Delhi and Jaipur via the six lanes Delhi-Gurgaon-Jaipur highway. Both the cities are equidistant at 160 kilometres away. The city centre of Alwar is 16 kilometres from Siliserh Lake Palace. Other major towns and cities like Agra, Dausa, Mathura, Gwalior, Kota, Gurugram etc. are well connected by interstate public and private transport.
By Air: As the Silserh lake lies in proximity of the city of Alwar, one has to reach Alwar first. For this, you can travel to the nearest airport, which is in Jaipur.
By Rail: Alwar is well connected to the major parts of India through rail network. The railway station is established in the heart of the city.
By Road: The beautiful Silserh lake can be best reached via road. It is only 110 kms from the city of Jaipur and around 165 kms from Delhi.