Alwar also known as the Gateway to Rajasthan is place of rare serenity. This city located about 160 kms from Delhi was once the seat of the Rajputs and one can still witness the remnants of their splendor here. The small size of this city is no measure to the stature of its rich heritage. The city is not only famous for the Indian sweet dish – “Kalakand” but is also a traveller’s paradise.
Also known as the Alwar Fort, the BalaQuila Fort is one of the most historic destinations in Alwar, and is one of the tourist attractions in Alwar that should not be missed when you are in the Rajasthani city. Extending over an area of 5 kilometres, the fort stands stern and forbidding at a height of 1000 feet with 15 large and 51 small towers and 446 openings for musketry.
If you are looking for some thrills in Alwar, visiting its “most haunted place” is the best way to fulfil the desire. Bhangarh Fort, on the border of the Sariska Tiger Reserve, has long held its spooky reputation. Though it is a well-preserved fort, the ‘supernatural’ occurrences that seem to occur within its premises tend to ward off many people.
The City Palace was built by Raja Bakhtayar Singh in the year 1793. The building is a perfect blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture. The architecture of the city palace consists of marble pavilions with lotus shaped designs in the large central courtyard. An elevated door shaped pavilion is built within the Vinay Vilas Mahal, which depicts the pride and honor of Rajput kingdoms.
The Palace Museum, also known as the Government Museum, is a worthwhile place to visit when in the city. There is a wonderful range of artefacts that are displayed in the museum that speak of the history of Rajasthan, and of Alwar in particular.
Fishing in the lake is a major activity. From the balcony of the palace hotel, the lake can be seen sprawling across a wide expanse. During the days of the maharajas, the garden palace of Maharaja Vinay Singh was watered with the waters from Siliserh Lake through long pipes. The lake is situated at a distance of 13 km from Alwar.
Ancient fort turned heritage hotel, Hill Fort Kesroli is a magnificent place to indulge yourself in when on vacation in Alwar. It is a beautiful structure to look upon, and just as gorgeous to inhabit. The décor is in keeping with the traditional image of the fort, and history still has a presence in the long glossy halls of the hotel.
Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Alwar. Spread over an area of more than 800 square kilometres, this sanctuary offers a safe haven to the majestic Royal Bengal tigers of Alwar. The sanctuary is made up of grasslands, dry deciduous forests, cliffs and rocky terrains.
On the route to Siliserh lake, you will come across one of the most beautiful spots in Alwar. The Garbhaji Water Falls are one of the few waterfalls in the desert state of Rajasthan, and make for one of the prettiest places to visit in Alwar. Surrounded by grooves of trees filled with chattering birds, these waterfalls are a sight to behold in the monsoon season.
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Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, 163 kilometers from Alwar, is the closest airport. Sanganer Airport of Jaipur, 150 km from Alwar, can be considered as an option too.
Alwar Railway Junction is well connected with all the major cities of North India like Delhi, Jodhpur, Mumbai, Jaipur and many more places. If planning a trip by railways then you can travel by Fairy Queen, a 60-seater air-conditioned chair car which has the oldest working engine in the world.
Road and highways leading to Alwar from tourism destinations like Delhi, Sariska, Bharatpur, Deeg and Jaipur are well maintained and broad.
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