The Bhangarh Fort is located on the border of the Sariska Reserve in the Aravali range of hills in Alwar district of Rajasthan.The bhangarh fort is situated at the foot of the hills on sloping terrain.The Bhangarh Fort is lovely and while standing on the terrace of the fort, you can see the vast expanse the place. When you enter, you will find temples dedicated to Hanuman and Shiva as soon as you enter the fort and the residences of the priests which lie in ruins. Bhangarh fort would really freak any living mortal. One can seldom find a temporary household in the close periphery of this fort. Let us reveal you one more fact about this place. The village households found here are without roofs as there persists a popular belief and experience that the moment a rooftop is built on a house it collapses. Bhangarh fort is said to be the most haunted place in India and amongst world's most haunted places. People are not allowed to spend the night in the bhangarh fort.
Places to stay in Bhangarh:- There are no hotels around the fort but there are a few luxury resorts. One of them is the Madhuvan Hotel at a distance of 22 km from the fort. Another one is the Dera Lake View Retreat and Umaid Lake Palace (both at a distance of 24 km). A resort called “Amanbagh Rajasthan”, a secluded and beautiful resort is quite a popular place to stay.
Places to stay in Bhangarh:- There are no hotels around the fort but there are a few luxury resorts. One of them is the Madhuvan Hotel at a distance of 22 km from the fort. Another one is the Dera Lake View Retreat and Umaid Lake Palace (both at a distance of 24 km). A resort called “Amanbagh Rajasthan”, a secluded and beautiful resort is quite a popular place to stay.
If you are considering visiting Bhangarh Fort then you will have to go during the day time. In fact, one of the departments of the Government of India has prohibited entry between sunset and sunrise. The Archeological Survey of India, the body that looks after historical monuments in India, has a sign that notices visitors of this rule. I have no idea why they have a sign post in Hindi and not in English considering that Rajasthan is a place where people from all over the place visit. Perhaps one of the reasons could be that this particular place is not popular amongst foreign tourists hence they have not bothered to have a sign in English.
The signboard simply says“…It is strictly prohibited to enter the borders of Bhangarh before sunrise and after sunset. Legal action would be taken against those who do not follow these instructions…” It seems to be warning visitors to stay away during dark. There is a local saying that if you do enter this area, you will not return.
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