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 About Alwar:
Alwar, located at 150 kms from the capital city of Rajasthan, Jaipur is placed between a huddle of small hills of the Aravalli range. Alwar is affluent with natural heritage with some stunning lakes and picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts. It’s the finest settlement of a large variety of birds and animals. Alwar hosts one of finest wild life sanctuaries in Rajasthan-Sariska, popularly known as an excellent tiger realm.
History:
Alwar, the princely state revealed in front of its viewers, when mighty Mughal Empire was breathing his last, in the late 18th century. The expanse possesses one of the oldest sites in the country, Viratnagar – linked with the Pandava brothers of the Mahabharata around 1500 BC.
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Culture:
Though popular for its propinquity to the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, the finest tiger reserves of India, Alwar is liked among the visitors for its exclusive architectural heritage and colorful culture. Nonetheless, it is more than a mere gateway to the rich cultural treasure that lies beyond: The rich heritage and culture of Alwar goes back to the mythological legends of the Mahabharata.
Places to see:
City Palace, Bala Quila and Moosi, Maharani Ki Chhatri are some prominent travelers spot of Alwar. The Tomb of Fateh Jung (1647AD)-the landmark of Alwar and Tomb of Tarang Sultan (mid-17th century), commonly known as the Tripolia, are prime means of attraction of Alwar. The Vijay Mandir, Jaisamand Lake are the beauties just outside the town whereas Siliserh, Neemrana, Rajgarh, Bhangarh and Neelkanth, mainly accountable in attracting tourist from all over world.
The visitors of Alwar never fail to make their way to Vinay Vilas Mahal, government Museums and Alwar- School of Arts. Sariska Tiger Reserve is the closest tiger reserve spread over 800 kms, an eminent home of some of the best known wildlife species of India. Along with the long history of Alwar, it offers a wealthy scenic heritage with attractive lakes and pleasing valleys, and thus a major traveler’s halt of Rajasthan.
Eating out:
All types of Rajasthani dishes as Gatte ki Sabji, Dal Bati, Missi Roti with Chutney are the alluring features of Alwar.
Fairs and Festivals:
All types of Rajasthani dishes as Gatte ki Sabji, Dal Bati, Missi Roti with Chutney are the alluring features of Alwar.
 General Travel Information:
How to Reach Kota:
By Air: Jaipur (150 km) and Delhi (163 km) are the two nearest airports from Alwar, connecting the town with other parts of Rajasthan as well as in India.
By Train:Delhi to Alwar train Route is very exotic and exiting. The oldest running steam locomotive in the world is the famous Fairy Queen runs in the train route. The warmth and the lavishness of this toy train are extra ordinary. It will take only 3-4 hours to reach Alwar from Delhi.
By Road: Alwar is well connected to different cities of Rajasthan by road. There lays frequent Bus service from Alwar to Sariska, Bharatpur, Deeg and Jaipur. Rajasthan State Transport Corporation (RSTC) also plies on these routes.
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