Travel to Alwar

Alwar tourism is based on the history and rich heritage of this ancient city. An old world charm abounds in the city of Alwar that enthralls tourists who arrive from distant places to visit the city. Tourism in Alwar facilitates due to its closeness to the capital city of New Delhi which lies at a distance of 164 kilometers from Alwar.

The tourists may visit the ancient and the magnificent palatial structures of the city while on a tour of Alwar. The city is dotted with palaces and other architectural extravaganzas that are reminiscent of the affluence of the royal family that reigned in Alwar - Rajasthan .

The government has developed the infrastructure of the city to generate more tourism in the city of Alwar. The roads and the railways connect the city to some of them major cities of North India. The nearest airport is in the capital city of New Delhi.

The city of Alwar remained a state under the rule of the Rajputs who ruled till the middle ages. It was in the 13th century that the city, which was formerly known as Mewat, was captured by Muslim ruler, Sultan Bulban. The empire was retrieved from the Muslim rule by Maharaja Pratap Singh in the 18th century. Henceforth, the princely state of Alwar remained under the dominion of the Rajput kings. The state is nestled in the midst of the imposing ranges of the Aravali Hills and is closely situated to the commercial city of Jaipur which lies at a distance of 143 kilometers.

How to reach Alwar

• By Air
  The Jaipur airport is the nearest airport to Alwar and is situated at distance of 148 km from the city.
  
  
• By Rail
  Alwar is conveniently located on the western Railway tracks. It can be easily reached from Delhi and Jaipur. The Fairy Queen and the Ajmer Shatabdi is one of the important trains that operates from Delhi to Alwar.
  
  
• By Road
  Since Alwar is in Rajsthan which is a popular tourist destination it is but obvious that the city will share a good road network with the major Indian cities. There are frequent government and private buses that ply to Alwar from cities like; Delhi, Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Ajmer.

Tourist Attractions in Alwar:

The Alwar Fort (Bala Quila)	Sariska Tiger Reserve
Haldia Bhawan - About 250 year old Haveli	Siliserh Lake
Jaisamand Lake	Pandupol Hanuman Temple
City Palace	Government Museum
Moosi MaharaniChhatri	Purjan Vihar
Ramayani Hanuman ji	Tomb of Fateh Jang
Nehru Garden	Hope Circus
Moti Doongri Park	Bharthari
Naldeshwar	Neelkanth
Narayani Mata	Karni Mata
Ada Pada	Andheri
Taalvriksh	Saagar
Ajabgarh	Bhangarh
Mansa Devi Mandir	Garwaji
Laal Diggi	Kishan-Kund
The Sariska Palace	Surya Nagar
Vijay Temple	Karauli Kund
Ganyatri Temple	Natni ka Bara
Jain Temple Tijara	Purana Kila Tatarpur
Puran Kila Barrod	Sikar Gaha at Rundha Barrod
Bhim panwa at Barrod Hills	Dhokal Nath Ashram at Barrod

Accommodation in Alwar

Alwar is one of the most frequented tourist's destinations in Rajsthan. The city happens to be the historical capital of the state which is why it is visited by both foreign and domestic tourists.

In order to cater to the needs of the different tourists that visit the city, Alwar has numerous hotels. Most of the hotels in Alwar are situated near the many tourists' attractions. The city has hotels that suit the needs and requirements of all kinds of travelers. Some of the important hotels in the city are; Center Point Resort and Spa, Hotel Alwar Bagh, Amrit Reosrts, Clarks Inn and the Hill Fort.



Last Updated on : November 24, 2014