Alwar was once an important Rajput state. Alwar is located on the old highway between Jaipur and Delhi. It has now been bypassed for its more popular hunting lodge in Sariska, a protected tiger reserve.
150 kms from Jaipur and 170 kms from Delhi, Alwar is nestled between a cluster of small hills of the Aravalli range. Apart from its long history, the city has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes. Some of the finest variety of birds and animals are spotted here.
Alwar with its historic fort, palaces & beautiful gardens offers an unforgettable experience. The medieval fort crowning a scarped hill. Over looks the town below. Alwar was founded by Rao Pratap Singh in 1775 A.D.
Places To See ( Alwar)
The Fort
This huge fort stands 304 metres above the city and 595 metres above the sea level,constructed before the rise of Mughal empire.
Vinay Vilas Mahal
18th century palace harmoniously blending the Rajput & Mughal style of Pandu pot architecture.While the group floor have been converted into govt. offices and district courts, upper apartment is presently a museum.
Sariska Wildlife
Located 107 kms from Jaipur and 200 kms from Delhi, the sanctuary is in a wooded valley surrounded by barren mountains. It tiger, leopards, sambhars, blue bulls, chinkaras, wild boars etc. The sanctuary can be visited year-round, although during July and August your chance of spotting wildlife is minimal.The best time is between November and June.
Bala Fort
This imposing fort, with its 5 kms of ramparts, stands 300 m above the city. Predating the time of Pratap Singh, it's one of the few forts in Rajasthan built before the rise of the Mughals.
Government Museum
One of the best place in alwar is Museum, placed in city palace, houses some magnificent royal artifacts. The museum has the finest collection of Mughal & Rajput paintings of 18th & 19th centuries and some rare ancient manuscripts in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and Sanskrit. It also has a copy of great epic 'Mahabharatha' painted by artists of alwar school |
