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Tijara
Tijara is a city and a municipality in Khairthal-Tijara district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Tijara comes under the NCR area and is situated 55 km to the northeast of Alwar.
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- Tijara Jain temple
- Lal Masjid
Tijara at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Tijara Jain temple: Tijara Jain Temple is a digambar Jain temple dedicated to Chandraprabhu. The temple is located in the hill city Tijara, in the Khairthal-Tijara district of Rajasthan, India.
- Lal Masjid: 'Red Mosque') is a mosque located in Tijara, in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is listed as a monument of national importance.
Sightseeing Places
- Tijara Jain temple: Tijara Jain Temple is a digambar Jain temple dedicated to Chandraprabhu. The temple is located in the hill city Tijara, in the Khairthal-Tijara district of Rajasthan, India.
- Lal Masjid: 'Red Mosque') is a mosque located in Tijara, in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is listed as a monument of national importance.
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Tijara Jain temple
Tijara Jain Temple is a digambar Jain temple dedicated to Chandraprabhu. The temple is located in the hill city Tijara, in the Khairthal-Tijara district of Rajasthan, India.
Lal Masjid
'Red Mosque') is a mosque located in Tijara, in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is listed as a monument of national importance.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 74 km from Tijara.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Harsauli railway station, about 24 km from central Tijara.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Tijara (Apr, May, Jun) averages 25–37°C with about 17 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Tijara (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–33°C with about 169 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Tijara (Oct, Nov) averages 17–28°C with about 12 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Tijara (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 9–21°C with about 17 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
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History
- Summary: Tijara is a city and a municipality in Khairthal-Tijara district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Tijara comes under the NCR area and is situated 55 km to the northeast of Alwar.
- Overview: Tijara is a city and a municipality in Khairthal-Tijara district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Tijara comes under the NCR area and is situated 55 km to the northeast of Alwar. The nearest railway station to Tijara is Khairthal.
- Ancient History: Tijara Fort was established by Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs, after which Rao Tej Pal, Raja of Sarahata as a scion of the Ahir family, repaired palaces at Tijara. The city was largely inhabited by Ahirs or Muslim Meos since ancient times. The Ahir's from Tijara are settled in villages of Delhi. In 850 Vikram Samvat, Ahir King Charu Rao was the king of Tijara.
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Significance
Tijara Fort was established by Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs, after which Rao Tej Pal, Raja of Sarahata as a scion of the Ahir family, repaired palaces at Tijara. The city was largely inhabited by Ahirs or Muslim Meos since ancient times.
Spiritual Significance
Tijara Fort was established by Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs, after which Rao Tej Pal, Raja of Sarahata as a scion of the Ahir family, repaired palaces at Tijara. The city was largely inhabited by Ahirs or Muslim Meos since ancient times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tijara is most comfortable in January, February, March, October and November, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 38°C) and the wettest months are July and August.
The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 74 km away. The nearest railway station is Harsauli railway station, about 24 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Tijara Jain temple and Lal Masjid.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 18°C to 38°C over the year, with about 654 mm of rain in total.
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