Siliserh Lake Palace

About Siliserh Lake Palace Alwar


Nestled in the lap of the verdant green Aravalli Range, the origins of the city of Alwar can be traced back to 1500 BC. Alwar is one of the oldest cities of Rajasthan and the most recent of the Rajput provinces. This city dwells beautiful palaces and forts from the era long gone. Alwar, also known as Matsya Desh is where The Pandavas from Mahabharat had spent the last years of their banishment. 

The city boasts elegant temples, forts, and palaces, especially Siliserh Lake Palace. 
The Siliserh Lake Palace Alwar is a stunning ancient palace surrounded by a lake, low wooded hills, and spectacular cenotaphs on its embankment. This lake palace is now revamped into a heritage hotel, owned and managed by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. If you are planning a trip to this magnificent palace then here are a few things you must know before sojourning. The Siliserh Lake Palace timings for visiting is from 5:00 A.M to 8:00 P.M.  The Siliserh Lake Palace entry fee is aught.

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Siliserh Lake Palace

Weather : 19° C

Timings :open 24 hours

Time Required : 24 hours

Entry Fee : No entry fees

Contact Number: +91 9024104977

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History


Alwar, formerly known as Mewat, was a historic Rajput state. The Siliserh Lake Palace was constructed as a hunting and residential lodge for the royal family although later, it was transformed into an architecturally magnificent palace. The Siliserh Lake Palace is now transformed into a heritage hotel but initially, it was a beautiful palace of the Maharaja of Alwar. Maharaja Vinay Singh of Alwar fabricated the very famous Siliserh Lake Palace in 1845 for his wife Sila. The Lake was a reservoir to provide water to the city of Alwar while the palace was the residence of Queen Sila.

Architecture


The architecture of The Siliserh Lake Palace is mindblowing because it was initially constructed as a lodge and then converted into a palace and now, a heritage hotel. The Palace is stunningly designed in terms of architecture and boasts a plethora of modern amenities. There are approximately 12 guest rooms accessible for tourists, which are separated into suites, air-conditioned rooms, and non-air-conditioned rooms. All of the rooms are equipped with the amenities that visitors demand daily. The Siliserh Lake Palace is a must-visit for all architecture and interior design fanatics.

Activities


  • Visitors can enjoy the Rajasthani culture and cuisine inside the palace which is now a heritage hotel. 
  • Tourists can also go boating in Siliserh lake.

Tips for visiting


  • Visit the Siliserh Lake Palace during the winter months since the summers tend to get too hot and humid for visitors and tourists. 
  • Wear comfortable footwear as visitors can expect some amount of trekking to be done. 
  • Do remember to take plenty of photos amidst this absolute mind-blowing scenery and sights while also admiring the architecture and design of the palace. 
  • The heritage site provides a variety of enjoyable activities, including group picnics, fishing amidst the astoundingly beautiful lake, as well as boating and sailing. Visitors should take advantage of all the above activities as it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Best time to visit


The best time to visit The Siliserh Lake Palace is between October to February when the weather is pleasant and the environment is green and lush. Visitors and tourists are advised to go during the winter months. During the rainy months i.e. the months following June, the adjacent Aravalli hills get coated with a lovely green carpet, which is a stunning sight. Summer is quite hot, and travelers may find themselves in an unpleasant situation. Many tourists come to appreciate some tranquil and restful time amidst the beautiful nature that includes a lovely lake, stunning verdant mountains, and history.

Nearby Atractions


  • Bala Fort
  • Alwar City Palace
  • Sariska national park
  • Bhangarh Fort
  • Neemrana Fort
  • Government Museum

Nearby market/ shopping places


  • Malakhera Bazaar- This is a popular market in Alwar. It is famous for silver-wear, ornaments, home decorating items, and handbags.
  • Bajaj Bazaar- It is another famous market among tourists. It is a wholesale market of silk threads and zardozi work items.
  • Chudi Bazaar- This is a marketplace for hued and sparkling bangles and Rajasthani clothes.

Nearby Hotels


  • Madhavan resort 
  • Desi Thath Resort
  • Hotel Burja Haveli
  • Hotel Sariska Inn
  • Dhawala Resort

Interesting Facts About Siliserh Lake Palace


The Siliserh Lake Palace was originally constructed as a hunting and resting lodge was then converted into a beautiful palace, and is currently operating as a hotel that is under the guidance and authority of the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation.

Nearby Restaurants


  • Gupta Jheel restaurant 
  • Desi Thath
  • Ring's cafe
  • Peppers restaurant 
  • Hashtag PM
  • Gigil restaurant

Siliserh Lake Palace location Map

How to Reach & Infographic

Getting In alwar

BY AIR

The Indira Gandhi International airport is the nearest airport to the lake palace and is located 161 kilometers away from the palace which takes around 3 hours and 33 minutes to reach by cab.

BY ROAD

The Alwar bus stand is the nearest bus station and it takes 33 minutes to reach the palace. The bus station is located 16 kilometers away from the palace.

BY RAIL

The Alwar Junction Railway Station is the closest railway station to the palace, situated just 14 kilometers away from the palace or 29 minutes away by cab.

BY Car

Infographic of Siliserh Lake Palace

Customer Reviews

Hoteldekho.com Reviews

  • ( 5 - Excellent Based on 1 review )
  • jeevanc207
  • Jaipur
  • ( On january 10, 2022 )
  • 5 - Excellent

Great service and friendly team

Our Rajasthan trip was very unorganized and from day 1 we need to argue for each committed hotel and details. Driver and hotel were not informed in advance and we need to pay 12000/- for the forceful event at the hotel which was never informed to us.

Hoteldekho.com Reviews

  • ( 5 - Excellent Based on 1 review )
  • jeevanc207
  • Jaipur
  • ( On january 10, 2022 )
  • 5 - Excellent

Great service and friendly team

Our Rajasthan trip was very unorganized and from day 1 we need to argue for each committed hotel and details. Driver and hotel were not informed in advance and we need to pay 12000/- for the forceful event at the hotel which was never informed to us.

People Also Ask About Siliserh Lake Palace

  • Bala Fort
  • Alwar City Palace
  • Sariska national park
  • Bhangarh Fort
  • Neemrana Fort
  • Government Museum

The property amenities include free breakfast, free parking, an on-site restaurant, and free wifi.

Guests can enjoy a free breakfast while dwelling on the premises and can order whatever they like.

Yes, free parking is available at the hotel.

  • Gupta Jheel restaurant 
  • Desi Thath
  • Ring's cafe
  • Peppers restaurant 
  • Hashtag PM
  • Gigil restaurant
  • Yes, there are many historical sites near the hotel like-
  • Bala Fort
  • Alwar City Palace

Yes, the lake palace hotel offers numerous great views to its tourists.

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