Neelkanth Mahadev templesनीलकंठ महादेव मंदिर
A Pratihara temple town in the Sariska forest, mostly in fragments, almost always empty.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereAlwar, Rajasthan
Mewat & Braj
Mewat & Braj
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyTehla, Rajgarh
EntryFree · reached through the Tehla side of Sariska, forest gate fee applies on the road
About Neelkanth Mahadev temples
The remains of Rajorgarh, a Pratihara-period town inside the Sariska forest, with temple fragments dating from the 6th to the 9th century scattered across the hillside. The living Neelkanth Shiva temple stands among them, and there is a headless Jain colossus nearby. Reached by a forest road from Tehla; little visited, no facilities.
What to see and do
- The living Neelkanth Shiva temple
- Carved fragments of some 300 temples
- The Jain colossus known as Naugaza
- Forest drive in from Tehla
Part of Aravalli.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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