Tourist Attractions In Alwar :
Alwar is referred as the gateway to the historic and colorful state of Rajasthan. Alwar is located in the north eastern part of Rajasthan at an altitude of 237 meters above sea level. It covers an area of 44.76 square km. It lies 170 km south of Delhi and is about 150 km from Jaipur. It is flanked by the barren hills of the Aravali range. Alwar has its own heritage, which goes back to the mythological legends of the Mahabharata. 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. The climate of Alwar is temperate. Summers are hot but the winters are cool and pleasant.
During the summers the temperature is around 41.8º Celsius and during winters it is around 5º Celsius. So the best time to visit this place is from September to February. Hindi, Rajasthani, Marwari and English are the common languages which are spoken here.
History of Alwar :
Once an ancient Rajput state, formerly known as Mewar, Alwar was nearest to the imperial Delhi. The people of the state did not accept any external interferences and daringly resisted all foreign invasions. In the 12th and 13th centuries, they formed a group and raided Delhi. But finally, Sultan Balban (1267 AD - 1287 AD) suppressed them, bringing the area under the Muslim rule. In 1771 AD, Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kuchhwaha Rajput belonging to the clan of Jaipur’s rulers, won back Alwar and founded a principality of his own. Apart from its long history, the city has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts.
Some Tourist Attractions In Alwar :
Bala Quila :
Alwar, Rajasthan sightseeing tour must include the Bala Quila (young fort), dominating the skyline of Alwar. Built atop a hill, the fort is located approximately 595m above the city. It stretches about 5 km from north to south and 1.6 km from east to west. Bala Quila contains 15 large and 51 small towers, comprising of approximately 446 loopholes for the musketry. Other attractions of the fort include Nikumbha Mahal Palace at the top. The palace is adorned with Bengal caned marble columns and latticed balconies. The fort has six gates, namely Jai Pol (gate), Suraj Pol, Laxman Pol, Chand Pol, Krishan Pol and Andheri Gate.
City Palace :
Raja Bakhtawar Singh built the City Palace in 1793 A.D. A fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture, the palace has a central courtyard festooned with marble pavilions set on lotus bases. Among other things, the palace was famous for a drinking cup cut out of a single emerald, housed in its treasury. Presently, the palace has been transformed into the district's collectorate, and houses government offices.
Alwar Government Museum :
A part of City Palace of Alwar has now been converted into a museum. The museum houses a rare collection of Persian and Sanskrit manuscripts, arms, musical instruments, bidri work, miniature paintings, stuffed animals, exquisite brass and pottery works (from Jaipur, Multan, Bengal and Ceylon), lacquered and ivory work, etc.
Purjan Vihar (Company Garden) :
Built during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh in 1868, Purjan Vihar is also known as the Company Gardens. This scenic garden serves as a popular picnic spot during summers. One of the most attractive features of the garden is setting known as Shimla. It was built by Maharaja Mangal Singh to provide cool shades as a relief from the scorching summer heat.
How to Reach Alwar :
By Air : Delhi is the nearest airport from Alwar, 163 Km away.
By Rail : Alwar is very well connected to Delhi, Jodhpur, Mumbai and other popular tourist cities of India by rail.
By Road : Alwar is connected to most of the tourist destinations and towns of Rajasthan like Sariska, Bharatpur and Jaipur. Delhi is 163 Km away from Alwar.
