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Alwar with its historic
fort, palaces & beautiful gardens offers an unforgettable
experience. The medieval fort crowning a scarped hill.
Over looks the town below. Alwar was founded by Rao Pratap
Singh in 1775 A.D.
Apart from its long history, the city
has 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.
General Information
Altitude: 268 meters
Rainfall:
63.5 cm
Best Season:
October to March
Temperature:
Summer Max. 37 Deg C Min. 24 Deg C;
Winter Max. 31 Deg C Min. 11 Deg C
STD Code:
0144
How to get there
Air
The nearest airport is Jaipur (143 km).
Rail
Alwar is connected by rail with all the major cities of
India.
Road
Good motorable roads connect Alwar with all the major
cities of India. Some road distances are Agra (150 km),
Deeg (61 km), Bharatpur (94 km), Jaipur (143 km), Udaipur
(566 km), Delhi (164 km), Siliserh (15 km), Sariska (37
km).
In and around
The Fort
This huge fort with its ramparts stretching 5 km from
north to south and 1,6 km from east to west, stands 304m
above the city and 595m above the sea level, constructed
before the rise of the Mughal empire. It is a forbidding
structure with 15 large and 51 small towers and 446 openings
for musketry, alongwith 8 huge towers encompassing it.
Jai Samand Lake
A beautiful artificial lake constructed by Maharaja Jai
Singh in 1910 AD. Is a popular spot for outings and picnics.
During monsoons, sprawling greenery all around makes it
a visual treat.
Sariska Palace
A marvelous palace was built here by Maharaja Jai Singh
in the honor of the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit
to the sanctuary
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