ABOUT ALWAR:

• Alluring Alwar set in the lap of Aravalli ranges.
• Ancient city is one of the oldest in the State.
• Its numerous pre-historic and historic sites are an archaeologist’s delight.
• A paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
• Present town was founded in 11^th century by Maharaja Alguhraj.
• Its strategically important location lured the foreign powers, but, the adventurous and valiant people of Alwar always guarded their freedom zealously.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Jaipur International Airport (JAI), Jaipur, 148 kms away from Alwar.
• Rail: Alwar Railway Station, Alwar, 2 kms away from Alwar city centre.
• Road: Well connected by road. 150 kms from Jaipur and 170 kms from Delhi.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

For more informationvisit https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/alwar.html

ATTRACTIONS OF ALWAR

Bala Quila:

• Ancient fort perched on a steep cliff is said to be constructed by Nikumbh Rajputs in 928 AD.
• Huge fort extends about 5 kms from north to south and 1.6 kms from east to west.
• Provides a breathtaking view of the city below.

City Palace:

• 14^th century palace set in the heart of the city.
• A fine blend of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles.
• Palace museum housed in one of its apartments exhibits a rich collection of rare manuscripts, paintings, objects made out of jade, ivory, silver etc.
• A large collection of weapons.

Government Museum:

• It has probably the richest treasure of Rajput.
• Mughal paintings of 18^th and 19^th centuries.
• Some rare and ancient manuscripts.

Vinay Vilas Palace:

• Magnificent garden palace was the residence of Maharja Vinay Singh.
• Today, the palace houses a college.

Moosi Maharani Chhatri:

• Impressive cenotaph (Chhatri) on the banks of Sagar Lake was built in the memory of Bakhtawar Singh’s mistress.
• Picturesque ‘Sagar’ lake is a concrete catchment, with a pattern of stairs.
• Tiny kiosks in perfect symmetry along the sides.

Purjan Vihar or Company Garden:

• Beautiful garden was laid during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh in 1868.

ATTRACTIONS AROUND ALWAR

Siliserh Lake & Palace:

• Summer retreat of the erstwhile royal family lies on the Jaipur road, 13 kms away from Alwar city.
• Amidst sylvan surroundings replete with nature’s bounty.
• Tranquil lake sprawls over an area of about 10.5 sq. kms.
• Surrounded by thick forest.
• Magnificent cenotaphs grace the embankment the lake.
• A royal Hunting Lodge/ Palace was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh for his queen Shila in 1845.
• It has now been converted into the Hotel Lake Palace.
• Boating and sailing facilities are available.