Alwar was once an important Rajput state. Alwar is located on the old highway between Jaipur and Delhi. It has now been bypassed for its more popular hunting lodge in Sariska, a protected tiger reserve. 150 kms from Jaipur and 170 kms from Delhi, Alwar is nestled between a cluster of small hills of the Aravalli range. Apart from its long history, the city has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes. 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.

Tourist Attractions in Alwar

The Fort - This huge fort stands 304 metres above the city and 595 metres above the sea level, constructed before the rise of Mughal empire.

Vinay Vilas Mahal - 18th century palace harmoniously blending the Rajput & Mughal style of Pandu pot architecture.While the group floor have been converted into govt. offices and district courts, upper apartment is presently a museum.

Sariska Wildlife - Located 107 kms from Jaipur and 200 kms from Delhi, the sanctuary is in a wooded valley surrounded by barren mountains. It tiger, leopards, sambhars, blue bulls, chinkaras, wild boars etc. The sanctuary can be visited year-round, although during July and August your chance of spotting wildlife is minimal.The best time is between November and June.

Bala Fort - This imposing fort, with its 5 kms of ramparts, stands 300 m above the city. Predating the time of Pratap Singh, it's one of the few forts in Rajasthan built before the rise of the Mughals.

Government Museum - One of the best place in alwar is Museum, placed in city palace, houses some magnificent royal artifacts. The museum has the finest collection of Mughal & Rajput paintings of 18th & 19th centuries and some rare ancient manuscripts in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and Sanskrit. It also has a copy of great epic 'Mahabharatha' painted by artists of alwar school.

Sariska - Nested in the picturesque ranges of the Aravalis, a forest throbs with life. A natural habitat, the sariska wildlife sanctuary was established in 1955 and taken over under the project tiger in 1979. It offers a unique opportunity to see a variety of animals at close range.

Silisherh - 15 kms southwest of Alwar, was constructed by maharaja Viney Singh in 1845 on a tributary of the Ruparel river. Silisherh is a beautiful lake, covering an area of 7 sq km, adorned with domed cenotaphs and an ideal place for fishing and boating.

Vijai Mandir Palace - A splendid palace, build by Maharaja Jai, picture overlooking the palace make it a fascinating sight. A fabulous Sita Ram Temple attracts number of people especially during Ramnavami.

Jai Samand Lake - A beautiful artificial lake constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1910 A.D. is a popular spot for outing & picnic. During monsoons, sprawling greenery all around make it a vishal treats.

How to Reach Alwar?

By Bus: There are various frequent local and express buses from Alwar to Sariska, Bharatpur, Deeg, Jaipur.
By Train: There are also rail links from Alwar to Jaipur and Delhi.