Neemrana
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Neemrana is an ancient historical town in Alwar district
of Rajasthan
, India
, situated at 122 km from Delhi on the Delhi
-Jaipur
highway in Behror
tehsil
. It is the site of 14th century Hill-Fort ruled by Chauhan
s till 1947. The erstwhile ruling family, considered to be the direct lineage of Prithviraj Chauhan, being unable to maintain the fort after abolition of privy purses sold the fort to the group, Neemrana Hotels
, that has converted it into a heritage hotel. Some distance from Neemrana is another fort Kesroli in Alwar district
that is one of the oldest heritage sites. Historians trace it to the Matsya
Janapada of the Mahabharata
times. In Kesroli one gets to see the oldest remains of Buddhist Vihara
at Viratnagar where the Pandavas spent the last year of their exile incognito; Pandupole, with the only reclining statue of Hanuman
; the samadhi
of the ruler saint Bhartrihari and Talavriksha with ancient water reservoirs.
The fort Sited atop the rare, dark Hornstone Breccia rocks, commands splendid agrarian views from its ramparts, which rise to 50–65 meters. The origins of the Fort Kesroli are traced back to over six centuries. It is reputed to have been built by the Yadavs, descendants of Lord Krishna, who converted to Islam
in the mid-14th century to be called Khanzada
s. It subsequently changed hands, being conquered by the Mughals
and the Jats before reverting to the Rajput
s in 1775 when the princely state
of Alwar was founded.
It also home to the RIICO Industrial area.
, situated at 122 km on the Delhi-Jaipur highway - only 100 km from Delhi's international airport. The Chauhan capital was shifted from Mandhan (near Alwar) to Neemrana when the town was established by Raja Dup Raj in 1467. Nowadays, the Neemrana fort is a leading heritage resort and is an ideal venue for weddings and conferences. When you step inside this hotel, you will virtually get transported to an entirely different world. The ambiance is simply captivating and features period furniture, antique works of art and frescoed paintings
The nearby town of Kesroli is located at a distance of 155 km from Delhi and is an ideal base for exploring the grandeur and natural beauty of Rajasthan. This place is only some distance from Neemrana and excursions from Neemrana would be ideal for exploring this magnificent town that has also its mention in the mythology. According to the historians this place can be traced to Matsya Janapada of the Mahabharata times. Here you will come across some of the oldest remains of a Buddhist Vihara where the Pandavas are believed to have spent the last year of their exile. One can catch a glimpse of the reclining statue of Hanuman; memorial of the ruler saint Bhartrihari and Talavriksha with very old water reservoirs.
Located in the heart of the 'golden triangle'. Kesroli is almost equidistant from the tourist sites of Delhi
, Agra
and Jaipur
. It makes an ideal base to visit the Sariska tiger sanctuary, Kankwadi
fort, Neelkanth Temples, Pandupol, the monuments of Tijara
, Siliserh Lake, Jaisamand Lake, Bhangarh-Ajabgarh, the hot springs in Talvriksh, Rajgarh, Machari, Viratnagar, Deeg
, the sanctuary in Bharatpur
, the Jat mud fort of Govindgarh
, the ancient city of Mathura and its renowned museum. Neemrana has Baba khetanath aashram one of the great place to visit.
The not for profit institution, NIIT University, which is known for its unique green campus, is situated in Neemrana. It is sponsored by NIIT
Limited, and it inherits over 25 years of its rich experience, know-how and global reputation.
Set up with the vision of being the leading center of innovation and learning in emerging areas of the Knowledge Society, the not-for-profit NIIT University has been developed as an institute of excellence based on the four core principles that make learning industry-linked, technology-based, research-driven and seamless.
Nestled in the foothills of the Aravali Range in Neemrana, Rajasthan
, the picturesque 100-acre fully residential green campus of NIIT University is equipped with state-of-the-art technology-enabled teaching methodology that’s backed by a strong research focused curriculum for facilitating a continuous process of learning and development. The NIIT University offers BTech Programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology
and Electronic and Communication Engineering; MTech Programs in Bioinformatics
, Educational Technology
, Embedded Systems and Pervasive Systems; and PhD programs in all the above disciplines.
The University also offers an MBA Program (NU-MBA) designed to help aspiring professionals build meaningful connections to the real world of business and become successful leaders of the future. The university also has collaborated with ICICI
Bank and offers MBA in Finance.
NIIT University marks a unique initiative where a campus is established on a comprehensive long-term masterplan keeping environmental considerations at the centre. Temperatures are maintained at the Campus all year around using an energy efficient, geothermal
cooling system, with a minimal carbon footprint. The earth air tunnels act as enormous self-regulating heat sinks for the campus, with little electricity required to cool or heat the air. It has been designed with rainwater harvesting facilities and water recycling system which is 97% efficient. Some of the key initiatives undertaken by NU towards sustainable development include: Greening of the hills wherein, ten-thousand trees of various varieties have been planted in the neighboring hills by NU students. NU has also adopted about three hectares of nearby land for tree-planting. Almost 3,000 trees have been planted so far using drip-irrigation.
In addition to being a seat of learning and excellence, the fully residential NIIT University offers its students a vibrant social and recreational environment to enable a 24x7 development. A host of student activities interspersed along the central walking spine include volleyball
, golf
/putting, basketball
, gym and tennis
.
Alwar District
Alwar District is a district in Rajasthan, a state in northern India, with capital in the city of Alwar.The district is bounded on the north by Haryana state, and on the east by Bharatpur, on the south by Dausa, and on the west by Jaipur districts....
of Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, situated at 122 km from Delhi on the Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
-Jaipur
Jaipur
Jaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
highway in Behror
Behror
Behror is a town and a municipality in Alwar district in the state of Rajasthan, India.Behror comes under Delhi NCR region.-Geography: is located at . It has an average elevation of ....
tehsil
Tehsil
A Tehsil or Tahsil/Tahasil , also known as Taluk and Mandal, is an administrative division of some country/countries of South Asia....
. It is the site of 14th century Hill-Fort ruled by Chauhan
Chauhan
Chauhan, Chouhan or Chohan , , - is a clan who ruled parts of northern India in the Middle Ages. The clan is most famous for Rajput King Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan...
s till 1947. The erstwhile ruling family, considered to be the direct lineage of Prithviraj Chauhan, being unable to maintain the fort after abolition of privy purses sold the fort to the group, Neemrana Hotels
Neemrana Hotels
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, that has converted it into a heritage hotel. Some distance from Neemrana is another fort Kesroli in Alwar district
Alwar District
Alwar District is a district in Rajasthan, a state in northern India, with capital in the city of Alwar.The district is bounded on the north by Haryana state, and on the east by Bharatpur, on the south by Dausa, and on the west by Jaipur districts....
that is one of the oldest heritage sites. Historians trace it to the Matsya
Matsya
Matsya was the first Avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism. The great flood finds mention in Hindu mythology texts like the Satapatha Brahmana, where in the Matsya Avatar takes place to save the pious and the first man, Manu and advices him to build a giant boat.-The Legend:According to the Matsya...
Janapada of the Mahabharata
Mahabharata
The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India and Nepal, the other being the Ramayana. The epic is part of itihasa....
times. In Kesroli one gets to see the oldest remains of Buddhist Vihara
Vihara
Vihara is the Sanskrit and Pali term for a Buddhist monastery. It originally meant "a secluded place in which to walk", and referred to "dwellings" or "refuges" used by wandering monks during the rainy season....
at Viratnagar where the Pandavas spent the last year of their exile incognito; Pandupole, with the only reclining statue of Hanuman
Hanuman
Hanuman , is a Hindu deity, who is an ardent devotee of Rama, a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana and one of the dearest devotees of lord Rama. A general among the vanaras, an ape-like race of forest-dwellers, Hanuman is an incarnation of the divine and a disciple of Lord Rama in the...
; the samadhi
Samadhi
Samadhi in Hinduism, Buddhism,Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyāna. In the yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali....
of the ruler saint Bhartrihari and Talavriksha with ancient water reservoirs.
The fort Sited atop the rare, dark Hornstone Breccia rocks, commands splendid agrarian views from its ramparts, which rise to 50–65 meters. The origins of the Fort Kesroli are traced back to over six centuries. It is reputed to have been built by the Yadavs, descendants of Lord Krishna, who converted to Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
in the mid-14th century to be called Khanzada
Khanzada
The Khanzada, or Khanzadah, is a subdivision of Rajputs, now found mainly in the Rajasthan, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh of India; and Sindh, Punjab provinces of Pakistan. Khanzadahs, the royal family of Muslim Jadon Rajputs, accepted Islam on their association with the Sufi Saints...
s. It subsequently changed hands, being conquered by the Mughals
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire , or Mogul Empire in traditional English usage, was an imperial power from the Indian Subcontinent. The Mughal emperors were descendants of the Timurids...
and the Jats before reverting to the Rajput
Rajput
A Rajput is a member of one of the patrilineal clans of western, central, northern India and in some parts of Pakistan. Rajputs are descendants of one of the major ruling warrior classes in the Indian subcontinent, particularly North India...
s in 1775 when the princely state
Princely state
A Princely State was a nominally sovereign entitity of British rule in India that was not directly governed by the British, but rather by an Indian ruler under a form of indirect rule such as suzerainty or paramountcy.-British relationship with the Princely States:India under the British Raj ...
of Alwar was founded.
It also home to the RIICO Industrial area.
Neemrana fort
Built since 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is today among India's oldest heritage resorts, started in 1986 . It is located on a high hillock and it commands magnificent views of the surrounding beauty and got its name from a valiant local chieftain named Nimola MeoMeo
Mayo or Meo or Mewati is a prominent Muslim Rajput tribe from North-Western India. A considerable number of Meos migrated to Pakistan after independence in 1947 and now they are estimated to be over 12 million. In Pakistan, Meos have lost their distinct group identity and cultural traditions and...
, situated at 122 km on the Delhi-Jaipur highway - only 100 km from Delhi's international airport. The Chauhan capital was shifted from Mandhan (near Alwar) to Neemrana when the town was established by Raja Dup Raj in 1467. Nowadays, the Neemrana fort is a leading heritage resort and is an ideal venue for weddings and conferences. When you step inside this hotel, you will virtually get transported to an entirely different world. The ambiance is simply captivating and features period furniture, antique works of art and frescoed paintings
The nearby town of Kesroli is located at a distance of 155 km from Delhi and is an ideal base for exploring the grandeur and natural beauty of Rajasthan. This place is only some distance from Neemrana and excursions from Neemrana would be ideal for exploring this magnificent town that has also its mention in the mythology. According to the historians this place can be traced to Matsya Janapada of the Mahabharata times. Here you will come across some of the oldest remains of a Buddhist Vihara where the Pandavas are believed to have spent the last year of their exile. One can catch a glimpse of the reclining statue of Hanuman; memorial of the ruler saint Bhartrihari and Talavriksha with very old water reservoirs.
Tourism
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, Agra
Agra
Agra a.k.a. Akbarabad is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, west of state capital, Lucknow and south from national capital New Delhi. With a population of 1,686,976 , it is one of the most populous cities in Uttar Pradesh and the 19th most...
and Jaipur
Jaipur
Jaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
. It makes an ideal base to visit the Sariska tiger sanctuary, Kankwadi
Kankwadi
Kankwadi or Kankwari is the site of Kankwadi fort and village, located in the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar district.The fort was founded by Jai Singh II as a famine work...
fort, Neelkanth Temples, Pandupol, the monuments of Tijara
Tijara
Tijara is a city and a municipality in Alwar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Tijara is situated 48 km to the north east of Alwar, the nearest Railwau station is Khairthal. It was founded by Tajpala, Raja of Sarahata, 6 km from Tijara. A scion of Yadav family, he built palaces at...
, Siliserh Lake, Jaisamand Lake, Bhangarh-Ajabgarh, the hot springs in Talvriksh, Rajgarh, Machari, Viratnagar, Deeg
Deeg
Deeg is a city and a municipality in Bharatpur district in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is situated in the north of Bharatpur at a distance of 32 km, and North of Agra....
, the sanctuary in Bharatpur
Bharatpur, India
Bharatpur is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733. Located in the Brij region, Bharatpur was once an impregnable, well-planned and well-fortified city, and the capital of Jat kingdom ruled by Sinsinwar Maharajas.The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and...
, the Jat mud fort of Govindgarh
Govindgarh, Rajasthan
Govindgarh is a census town in Alwar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.- Geography :Govindgarh is located at . It has an average elevation of 373 metres .- Demographics :...
, the ancient city of Mathura and its renowned museum. Neemrana has Baba khetanath aashram one of the great place to visit.
Education
Neemrana is becoming an education hub with the coming of NIIT University and Raffles University.The not for profit institution, NIIT University, which is known for its unique green campus, is situated in Neemrana. It is sponsored by NIIT
NIIT
NIIT Limited is a global computer education company. The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange of India. The company provides training for individuals, enterprises, schools and colleges. It has its presence in 40 countries worldwide.In 2004 , NIIT was...
Limited, and it inherits over 25 years of its rich experience, know-how and global reputation.
Set up with the vision of being the leading center of innovation and learning in emerging areas of the Knowledge Society, the not-for-profit NIIT University has been developed as an institute of excellence based on the four core principles that make learning industry-linked, technology-based, research-driven and seamless.
Nestled in the foothills of the Aravali Range in Neemrana, Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
, the picturesque 100-acre fully residential green campus of NIIT University is equipped with state-of-the-art technology-enabled teaching methodology that’s backed by a strong research focused curriculum for facilitating a continuous process of learning and development. The NIIT University offers BTech Programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bioproducts. Biotechnology also utilizes these products for manufacturing purpose...
and Electronic and Communication Engineering; MTech Programs in Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is the application of computer science and information technology to the field of biology and medicine. Bioinformatics deals with algorithms, databases and information systems, web technologies, artificial intelligence and soft computing, information and computation theory, software...
, Educational Technology
Educational technology
Educational technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources." The term educational technology is often associated with, and encompasses, instructional theory and...
, Embedded Systems and Pervasive Systems; and PhD programs in all the above disciplines.
The University also offers an MBA Program (NU-MBA) designed to help aspiring professionals build meaningful connections to the real world of business and become successful leaders of the future. The university also has collaborated with ICICI
Ičići
Icici is a small place located in the north-east part of Istria, Croatia . It is located under a mountain Učka, on the north part of the Adriatic Sea....
Bank and offers MBA in Finance.
NIIT University marks a unique initiative where a campus is established on a comprehensive long-term masterplan keeping environmental considerations at the centre. Temperatures are maintained at the Campus all year around using an energy efficient, geothermal
Geothermal
Geothermal is related to energy and may refer to:* The geothermal gradient and associated heat flows from within the Earth- Renewable technology :...
cooling system, with a minimal carbon footprint. The earth air tunnels act as enormous self-regulating heat sinks for the campus, with little electricity required to cool or heat the air. It has been designed with rainwater harvesting facilities and water recycling system which is 97% efficient. Some of the key initiatives undertaken by NU towards sustainable development include: Greening of the hills wherein, ten-thousand trees of various varieties have been planted in the neighboring hills by NU students. NU has also adopted about three hectares of nearby land for tree-planting. Almost 3,000 trees have been planted so far using drip-irrigation.
In addition to being a seat of learning and excellence, the fully residential NIIT University offers its students a vibrant social and recreational environment to enable a 24x7 development. A host of student activities interspersed along the central walking spine include volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
, golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
/putting, basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, gym and tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
.
See also
- Yaduvanshi Ahirs
- SohnaSohnaSohna is a town and a municipal committee in Gurgaon district in the Indian state of Haryana.The small town of Sohna is a tourist place, located 24 km from the city on the highway from Gurgaon to Alwar, near a vertical rock. The town derived its name from the gold dust which was found from...
, ManesarManesarManesar/मानेसर is a fast growing industrial town in Gurgaon district of the State of Haryana in India, and is a part of the National Capital Region of Delhi. It has transformed from a sleepy village to one of the fastest growing townships in India. It is an upcoming area of NCR. Some of the... - BhiwadiBhiwadi-Demographics: India census, Bhiwadi had a population of 33,830. Males constitute 63% of the population and females 37%. Bhiwadi has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 76% and female literacy of 53%...
- Jonaicha khurdJonaicha khurdJonaicha khurd or Jonayacha khurd is a village of Alwar district of Rajasthan state in India with a population around 3000. Though there are no clear evidences available but it is believed that Jonaicha Khurd was founded in the year of 1154 AD by a person named Jonna. Jonna was a relative of the...
- Bijwad Chauhan
- Puran Kila Barrod
- Bhim Panwa at Barrod Hills
- Hanuman Mandir Barrod
- Sikar Gaha Barrod Rundh
- BABA Kheta Nath Aashram