About Moti Dungri
Moti Dungri is a historic hillock in Alwar featuring the ruins of Moti Doongri Palace, originally built in 1882 as the royal residence until 1928. The site houses an integrated shrine complex with Sankat Mochan Vir Hanuman Mandir and Sayyed Darbar, where Hindus and Muslims pray together. Visitors can enjoy scenic viewpoints overlooking Alwar city, beautiful gardens, and a children's park.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore the hilltop via motorable road or stairs to reach scenic viewpoints offering panoramic views of Alwar city, especially at night. The site features the ruins of the former royal palace, beautiful gardens, and an integrated religious complex housing both a Hanuman temple and a Muslim shrine. A children's park with rides and snack points is also available on the premises.
Key highlights
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Panoramic views of Alwar city from hilltop
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Integrated Hindu-Muslim shrine complex
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Ruins of Moti Doongri Palace built in 1882
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Beautiful gardens and scenic viewpoints
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Children's park with rides
History of Moti Dungri
Moti Doongri Palace was originally constructed in 1882 and served as the primary residence for the royal family of Alwar until 1928. After 1928, Maharaja Jai Singh demolished the old palace to build a more magnificent structure in its place.
Culture & Context
The site represents religious harmony with an integrated shrine complex where Hindus and Muslims pray together at Sankat Mochan Vir Hanuman Mandir and Sayyed Darbar. Each Thursday, the atmosphere features Bhajans in the morning and Qawwali in the evening.
Route
| By train | Alwar Railway Station is approximately 3 km away |
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| By road |