Super Deluxe Room Stay At Alwar

Alwar, Rajasthan, India

Places to visit in Alwar City


Sariska Tiger Reserve
A hunting reserve in the days of British Raj, during the reign of the Maharaja of Alwar-Sariska was an adobe of British Royalty, Viceroys, and functionaries of the Raj. There were shooting blocks for big game. Sariska was permitted till 1955. After independence, Sariska was declared a Wild Life Reserve on under the Rajasthan Wild Animals and Birds Protection Act,1951. Sariska was included in the list of tiger reserves as the 11th Tiger Reserve of India. Sariska is a natural grandeur housing over 401 plant species, 211 bird species in an area of 881 sq. km. Leopared, Hyena, Sambar, Nilgai, Chinkara, Sp. of Monkey are other attractions.

Siliserh Lake
The lake was built in 1845 A.D. by constructing an earthern dam between two hills to store the water of a small tributary of river Ruparel. When full, the total water spread covers an area of about 10 sq. kms. Adorned with domed cenotaphs, Siliserh lake is picturesquely set amidst the forested slopes of Aravalli hills. A boat trip in the lake, particularly during winter season, is a rewarding experience.

Sariska Palace
Sariska Place built in 1892 - 1900, designed by french architect, as a hunting camp by the erstwhile ruler of the Alwar is now a luxury hotel. Sariska is open to visitors throughout the year but the best season to observe wildlife is during winter months. i.e. from November to March. The Rajasthan Tourism Dev. Corpn. runs a hotel and also provides transport on hire to visit the sanctuary.

Alwar Fort (BALA Quila)
This ancient fort perched on a steep cliff, about 304 meters high has been a standing sentinel to the crumbling history of valour and chivalry. It was perhaps built by Nikumbh Rajputs in 928 A.D. and was later occupied by Mughals and Jats. In 1775 A.D. the fort was conquered by Maharao Raja Pratap Singh, the founder of Alwar state. The huge fort extends about 5 km from north to south and 1.6 km from east to west. There are 15 large and 51 small towers (Burj) with 446 loopholes for musketry and eight towers (Burj) around it to strengthen its defences. A splended view of the Alwar city can be enjoyed from the watch towers of this impregnable bastion.

City Palace
Below the scarred battlements of the fort, at the base of the hill across which it sprawls, is the City Palace with its spacious apartments. This now houses a museum within it with its collection of royal memorabilia. An exquisite pond called Sagar is situated behind the City Palace.

Pandupol
A trip through the sanctuary forest follows the trail of th Pandava brothers to a rock-wall through which the strong Bhim created a passage for their escape from the Kauravas. This forested glen has a narrow stream and deep waterholes. Temples here draw pilgrims round the year, though it is most popular during a September fair.

Sagar
Behind the city place and just below the fort is a beautiful tank locally known as Sagar. It is very picturesque during the rainy season. The tank has a flight of steps leading to its bottom and is surrounded by 12 chhatries or cenotaphs built of red marble slabs.

Bhangarh
The ruins of Bhangarh paint a picture of the ancient kingdom that once flourished here. Founded in 1631 by Madho Singh, Younger brother of th famous Man Singh of Amer, this town of about 10,000 dwellings was suddenly abandoned due to reasons clothed in mystery. Particularly noteworthy is the town plannng, castle hierarchy, market system and the charming beauty of several temples.

Neelkanth
Capita lcity of Bargujar Kings, Ajaypal,the ruler of Bargujar, contructed this temple town before 1010 AD. Around 2826 statues and ruins are spread around the temple. 100 meter away from the temple, is a 16 ft x 16 ft statue of Digambara Jain Tirthankara, Parasavnath, locally referred as 'Naugaja'.

Moosi Rani chhatri
A chhatri built in memory of Moosi Rani, wife of Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh, is magnificent. It took nine years(1804 A.D. to 1813 A.D.) to complete the construction of the tank.

Vijay Mandir Palace
It is the royal residence of Maharaja Jai Singh, built in 1918 A.D. The largely uninhabited palace is a window on the life style of the royals. Migratory birds and waterfowls can be observed feeding on fish in the lake, beside the palace.