AROUND NU
NIIT University is situated around 100 kms from Gurgaon and 130 kms from Delhi and Jaipur, on the Delhi-Jaipur NH-8 Expressway. With the Japanese Industrial Township next door and one of the oldest India’s heritage resorts just a few kilometers away, the University is located in a setting which is a ‘fascinating blend of the ancient and the modern’.
NEARBY TOWNS
| S.No. | CITY/TOWN/ SUBURB |
DISTANCE | TRAVEL TIME | REMARKS |
| 1. | Behror | 14 kms | 20 mins | A bustling suburb meeting all requirements |
| 2 | Rewari | 50 kms | 60 mins | Rail Head |
| 3. | Alwar | 60 kms | 75 mins | Rail Head |
| 4. | New Delhi | 120 kms | 2½ hours | Capital city |
| 5. | Jaipur | 140 kms | 3 hours | State Capital |
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
NEEMRANA FORT PALACE
Sited on a majestic plateau, the palace is concealed in a horseshoe formation of the billion year old Aravali ranges. Sprawling over 3 acres, it commands the most splendid views, including a vista pool to the horizon.
BAWARI (STEPWELL)
A perfect example of the subterranean architecture and engineering skills, found only in parts of arid Gujarat and Rajasthan, where water was only available at great depths. It was constructed by the then rulers of Neemrana Fort at around the same time when the fort was built.
SARISKA TIGER RESERVESariska Tiger Reserve, situated 120 kms away, is well nestled in the Aravali Hills covering 800 sq km area divided into the grasslands, dry deciduous forests, sheer cliffs and rocky landscape. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is well known for its camel safaris, shopping markets, medieval palaces and wildlife watching. The sanctuary also houses the ruins of medieval temples that add to the beauty and sanctity of the Aravali Hills. |
RESTAURANTS
Neemrana, by virtue of being a popular tourist destination, has a number of restaurants. Some of the frequently visited places on the NH–8 are:
- Rama Palace
- Rajputana Hotel
- RTDC Midway (Behror)
- Nirulas
- Sagar Ratna
The restaurants dish out a variety of cuisines to satisfy the palette of the cosmopolitan Indian.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
KAILASH HOSPITAL
The University has a Health Centre on its premises to cater to minor health complaints of the students and staff. A qualified doctor visits twice a week and is also available on call. Kailash Hospital is situated at Behror which offers a broad spectrum of clinical services.
For tertiary medical care, Gurgaon (just 75 kms away), offers world class health care by way of a number of specialty hospitals.
CONNECTIVITY
BY AIR
The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi which is about 100 kms away. The swanky airport is well connected by the National Highway 8 and can be reached in about 90 minutes. The airport offers connectivity to all parts of the country and abroad.
BY RAIL
The nearest major railway stations are in New Delhi with New Delhi, Hazrat Nizammudin and Delhi Junction stations serving as rail hubs for connectivity to different parts of the country. They can be easily reached by road in about 2½ hours.
Rewari and Alwar railway stations situated at a distance of 50 and 60 kms respectively can also be utilized for selected trains.
BY ROAD
The all weather 6- lane National Highway-8 (NH-8) is a National Highway that connects the Indian capital city of New Delhi with the Indian Financial capital city of Mumbai. The highway passes through Neemrana and connects the State capitals of Gandhinagar and Jaipur, as well as important cities like Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara.
This highway is part of the Golden Quadrilateral project undertaken by National Highways Authority of India and was the first to be completed. The Expressway servicing Delhi-Gurgaon is a part of NH-8.