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Tour to AlwarGeneral Information  In summer: 37 C (Max) - 24 C (Min)In winter: 31 C (Max) - 11 C (Min) Area: 10.82 sq. km Best Season: September-March Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi, English Alwar, situated in the north east of Rajasthan is a colorful and historic city surrounded by the Aravali Hills. The topographical location of the city made it one of the most sought after destinations of Rajasthan. It is close to the well-known cities of Rajasthan and from India's capital city Delhi. Alwar is around 160 km south of Delhi and around 150 km north of Jaipur. Alwar has had a chequered history and has been a witness to many rules and rulers. It offers the traveler various sites of historical importance worth visiting » AlwarHistory The princely state of Alwar is believed to have been founded by Rao Pratap Singh in 1775 A.D. Raja Bakhtawar Singh (1791- 1815), Raja Bane Singh (1815 - 1857), Raja Sheodan Singh (1857 - 1874), Raja Mangal Singh (1874 - 1892), Raja Jai Singh (1892 - 1937) are some other rulers of the Alwar. In 1771 AD, Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kuchhwaha Rajput belonging to the clan of the rulers of Jaipur won back Alwar and founded a principality of his own. Apart from its long history, the city has stood as an epitome of rich natural heritage with some elegant lakes and picturesque valleys copiously wooded. Some of the finest varieties of birds and animals are spotted here. Alwar owns one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan – Sariska. Sariska is an excellent tiger country. » Tourist Attractions in Alwar Sariska Tiger Reserve: The Sariska Tiger Reserve, established in 1955 is an abode for tigers, nilgai (blue bull), cheetah, sambhar, four horned antelope and the wild boar. Sprawling over a dense forest area of approximately 800 km, this reserve comes under the Project Tiger. A line of ruined ancient temples can be spotted within the forest reserve. An old palace within the park premises has now been converted into a hotel. It is one of the few forest reserves where you are permitted to explore the forest during night hours. The best time to visit Sariska Tiger Reserve is from November to June. Bala Quila (The fort): The arresting Bala Qila was erected prior to the rise of the Mughal Empire. Sprawling over an area of 5 km from north to south and 1.6 km from east to west, the Bala Qila rises 304 meters above the city. It houses a number of temples and palaces. Several huge gates and towers further enhance the magnificence of this structure. On your tour to Alwar, it is a must see sight. The fort has several gates-jai pole, Suraj pole, Laxman Pole, Chand Pole, Kishan Pole and Andheri Gate. There also are remains of Jal Mahal, Nikumbh Mahal, Salim Sagar, Suraj Kund and various temples. Vinay Vilas Mahal or City Palace: The Vinay Vilas Mahal popularly known as the City Palace dates back to the 18th century and showcases a classic fusion of Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture. Today, the ground floor has been converted into government offices and the upper floor houses a museum. The museum preserves a huge compilation of royal dresses, jewelry, stone sculptures, and traditional instruments including a sitar in the shape of a peacock and an 11th century sculpture of Lord Vishnu.  Government Museum: The government museum preserves a premium collection of Mughal and Rajput paintings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, some rare ancient manuscripts in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and Sanskrit. ‘Gulistan’ (The garden of roses), ‘ Waqiat-I-Babri’ (autobiography of the Mughal Emperor Babar) and ‘Bostan’ (the garden of spring) are some of the attractive and treasured members in the collection. The government museum also stores a copy of the great epic ‘Mahabharata’ painted by the artists of the Alwar School. A rich and extravagant collection of the Indian armory is another major attraction among the wide range of other exhibits of the museum. Behind the City Palace is an artificial lake built in 1815 AD by Maharaja Vinay Singh with few temples along its banks. A marvelous 'chhatri' with unique Bengali roof and arches, also known as the 'Moosi Maharani's Chhatri', is adorns the area. » How to Reach Alwar By Air: The nearest airport to Alwar is Jaipur situated approximately 148 km away. By Rail: Alwar is on the broad gauge network of the western Railways. It is well connected to Delhi and Jaipur. A thrilling and exotic train service famous as the Fairy Queen runs from Delhi to Alwar. The Fairy Queen is the oldest running steam locomotive in the world. The hospitality and the luxury of this train are truly exceptional. It takes about 3-4 hours to reach Alwar. As you travel on the Fairy Queen you can also enjoy the picturesque ambiance en route. By Road: Alwar is well connected by road to the various parts of Rajasthan. Regular bus service operates between Alwar and major cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Ajmer. Tour to Alwar Reservation Form |
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