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Alwar City Guide
Alwar is 150 km form Jaipur and 170 km from Delhi. Alwar is nested between a cluster of small hills of the Aravalli range. Perched on the most prominent of these hills is a massive ancient Rajput state, formerly known as Mewat, Alwar was nearest to the imperial Delhi. The people of the state did not accept any external interferences and daringly resisted against foreign invasions.
In the 12th and 13th centuries, they formed a group and raided Delhi. But finally sultan Bulban (1267 A.D. - 1287 A.D.) Suppressed them, bringing the area under the Muslim Rule. In 1771 A.D. Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kuchhwaha Rajput belonging to the clan of Jaipur's rulers, won back Alwar and founded a principality of his own. A part from its long history, the city has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts. Some of the finest variety of birds and animals are spotted here. Alwar has one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan-Sariska, which is an excellent tiger country.
Alwar is dotted with several historic attractions which depicts its culture and history. With historic forts and palaces, Alwar tour also offers you an excellent opportunity to visit globally famous Sariska National Park. Sariska National Park is popular amongst international and domestic tourists as well.
Alwar is known as "Tiger Gate" of San Luis Potosi. Surrounded by lush green Aravali hills and presents a breath taking natural environment. Forests and lakes form the backdrop to this beautiful place. The site is dotted with architectural splendor, surrounded by harsh mountains. The deep valleys and thick forest cover is a haven for many species of birds and animals. It is one of the oldest cities in the state and its prehistoric and historic sites are an archaeologist's delight. Paradoxically, Alwar is both the oldest and the most recent of the Rajput kingdoms of Rajasthan. Trace their tradition back to the realms of Viratnagar that flourished here around 1500 BC It is also known as Matasya Desh, where the Pandavas, the mighty heroes of the Mahabharata, spent the last years of his 13 years of exile.
Alwar plays a major role in tourism of Rajasthan, India. Magnificent forts, elegant palaces and wildlife of Alwar make it a major destination of Rajasthan Tourism. During your Alwar Tour as a part of tours to Rajasthan, you will see various Alwar attractions which are capable to impress you and provide you mesmerizing experience. Read more about attractions of Alwar on this Alwar City Guide article.
‡ City Palace
‡ Hope Circus
‡ Purjan Vihar (Company Garden)
‡ Government Museum
‡ Ajabgharh, Tomb of Fateh Jang
Air : The nearest airport from Alwar is Jaipur
Road : Alwar is approachable by road from Jaipur (143 km) and Delhi(164 km).
In the 12th and 13th centuries, they formed a group and raided Delhi. But finally sultan Bulban (1267 A.D. - 1287 A.D.) Suppressed them, bringing the area under the Muslim Rule. In 1771 A.D. Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kuchhwaha Rajput belonging to the clan of Jaipur's rulers, won back Alwar and founded a principality of his own. A part from its long history, the city has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts. Some of the finest variety of birds and animals are spotted here. Alwar has one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan-Sariska, which is an excellent tiger country.
Alwar is dotted with several historic attractions which depicts its culture and history. With historic forts and palaces, Alwar tour also offers you an excellent opportunity to visit globally famous Sariska National Park. Sariska National Park is popular amongst international and domestic tourists as well.
Alwar is known as "Tiger Gate" of San Luis Potosi. Surrounded by lush green Aravali hills and presents a breath taking natural environment. Forests and lakes form the backdrop to this beautiful place. The site is dotted with architectural splendor, surrounded by harsh mountains. The deep valleys and thick forest cover is a haven for many species of birds and animals. It is one of the oldest cities in the state and its prehistoric and historic sites are an archaeologist's delight. Paradoxically, Alwar is both the oldest and the most recent of the Rajput kingdoms of Rajasthan. Trace their tradition back to the realms of Viratnagar that flourished here around 1500 BC It is also known as Matasya Desh, where the Pandavas, the mighty heroes of the Mahabharata, spent the last years of his 13 years of exile.
Alwar plays a major role in tourism of Rajasthan, India. Magnificent forts, elegant palaces and wildlife of Alwar make it a major destination of Rajasthan Tourism. During your Alwar Tour as a part of tours to Rajasthan, you will see various Alwar attractions which are capable to impress you and provide you mesmerizing experience. Read more about attractions of Alwar on this Alwar City Guide article.
Tourist Attraction
‡ The Fort‡ City Palace
‡ Hope Circus
‡ Purjan Vihar (Company Garden)
‡ Government Museum
‡ Ajabgharh, Tomb of Fateh Jang
How To Reach
Train : Connected through train from Delhi and all parts of Rajasthan.Air : The nearest airport from Alwar is Jaipur
Road : Alwar is approachable by road from Jaipur (143 km) and Delhi(164 km).
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