Travel Point India takes you to the city of Alwar, nestled between a cluster of small hills of the Aravali range. The city is situated at a distance of 150km from Jaipur and 170km from Delhi. Perched on the most prominent of these hills is a massive ancient fort that whispers tales of the rich history of the city.
The city of Alwar was formerly known as Mewar and is located near the imperial city of Delhi. At one time Alwar was the ancient Rajput state and the people of the state did not accept any external interference and daringly resisted against foreign invasions. 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 valley thickly wooded in parts.
On your tour to Alwar you can also spot some of the finest variety of birds and animals. Sariska, an excellent tiger country situated in Alwar has one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan.Come with Travel Point India to make your travel to Alwar more exciting and comfortable.
Places to see on your tour:
Bala Qila - Bala Qila is the imposing fort with its 5km of ramparts that stands 300m above the city. Predating the time of Pratap Singh, it is one of the few forts in Rajasthan built before the rise of the Mughals. It is a forbidding structure with numerous towers and gates. You can visit the Bala Qila on your tour to Alwar.
City Palace & Museum - City Palace complex has massive gates and a tank lined by a beautifully symmetrical chain of ghats and pavilions. An 18th century palace harmoniously blending the Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture. Today, government offices occupy most of the complex, but there is also an interesting Government Museum. Exhibits include Mughal and Rajput painting dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, rare manuscripts in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and Sanskrit, stunning weapons and musical instruments. On your travel to Alwar, City Palace forms one of the most visited places in Alwar.
Siliserh -On your tour to Alwar you can visit Siliserh, which is located about 20km southwest of Alwar. Alwar's Maharaja Vinay Singh built the palace in 1845. The
Palace has a dramatic location, overlooking a picturesque lake. The palace has now been converted into a hotel. It is an idyllic picnic spot with enchanting landscape of wooded hills and beautiful cenotaphs on the embankment of the placid lake. Boating and sailing facilities are available.
Sariska - This wildlife sanctuary is located about 35km from Alwar. The wildlife reserve is spread in 800 sq. km of area. This thickly wooded reserve is cradled in the picturesque valley of the Aravallis. Thickly forested hill slopes with vertical cliffs dominate the landscape of Sariska. The terrain is basically undulating with some wide plateau lands separating the valleys. The fauna to be seen are, apart from the tiger are sambar, chital, nilgai, four-horned antelope, wild boar and common langur. Water holes have been created at number of spots that act as the nerve centers of the sanctuary. Bird life to be seen here includes partridges, peacocks, fowls, pigeons, quails, sand grouse, parakeets, eagle and vultures. Established under Project Tiger, the park also contains ruined temples as well as a fort and pavilions built by the Maharaja of Alwar. You can visit this sanctuary on your travel to Alwar; the best time to visit is between November to June. The Maharajas of Alwar built Sariska Palace as a hunting lodge. Presently, it has been converted into a heritage hotel.
Travel Tips: Alwar city is located in the northeastern part of the state of Rajasthan. It lies 170 km south of Delhi and is 150 Km from Jaipur. It is flanked by the barren hills of the Aravali range. On your Alwar tour you can enjoy a temperate climate at the city, but compared to other cities and towns of Rajasthan it is not too hot. Here summers are hot but winters are cool and pleasant. The cragged hills that surround Alwar protect it from being too hot in summers. The district has a dry climate with hot summer, a cold winter and a short monsoon season.
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