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Alsisar | |
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town | |
Coordinates: 28°19′N 75°17′E / 28.32°N 75.28°E | |
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
District | Jhunjhunu |
Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
Alsisar is a small town in the north-western part of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India. The area surrounding the town is an arid semi desert. This place is known for its temperature ranging from 48 °C in summer to below zero levels in winter.
Like other places in Shekhawati, Alsisar is famous for its castle, havelis and cenotaphs.
Alsisar is located at 28°19′N 75°17′E / 28.32°N 75.28°E. [1] It has an average elevation of 279 m (915 ft). Alsisar is 22 km from Jhunjhunu District and 194 km from Jaipur.
Magnetic Fields Music Festival is hosted in the Alsisar Palace, [2] and sees various musicians from around the world perform, with attendees camping in the desert. [3] [4]