Alwar is the gateway to the colorful state of Rajasthan. This beautiful city is surrounded by Aravalli hills and offers various historic sites to the traveler. Alwar has its own heritage which goes way back to the mythological legends of Mahabharata.
If you’re a foodie, don’t forget to taste the famous sweet of Alwar – Milk Cake (Kalakand).
So, before you plan a trip, get all the details of Alwar.
- Currency – Indian Rupee
- Location – Located in the state of Rajasthan
- Best Time to Visit – November to February
By Air
There is no airport in Alwar. Hence, there are no regular flights.
However, the nearest airport is Sanganeer Airport of Jaipur (114 km away).
Also, Delhi Aiport – Indira Gandhi International Airport is 133 km away.
By Train
Alwar has a regular flow of trains at Alwar Junction (AWR).
By Road
It is connected by road with major cities of India –Delhi, Jaipur, etc.
By BUS – You can get regular buses to Alwar from major cities of the country. Bus station – Alwar.
Places to Visit In Alwar
1. Alwar Fort
There are 3,359 kangaroos, each containing to loopholes for musketry.
Entry Fees: Free
Opening Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
Nearby Places to Eat:
Prem Pavitra Bhojnalya, Desi Choolah, Forest Canteen, Ice and Spice, Al-Lazeez Restaurant
2. Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri
Now this beautiful cenotaph’s chhatri is supported by pillared sandstone.
This double-storied structure is surrounded by Aravali hills with stunning view. The cenotaph also displays beautiful mythological paintings on its ceiling.
Entry Fees: Free
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Nearby Places to Eat:
Green Restaurant, Khandelwal Coffee House, Madhuvan, Santosh Dahi Lassi Bhandar, Mahavir Dhaba
Siliserh Lake houses a beautiful lake palace which has become a famous tourist hotspot now.
Entry Fees: Free
Opening Hours: 5 am to 8 pm
Nearby Places to Eat:
Meet & Eat Restraunt and Café, Al- Lazeez Restaurant, Lemon Tree Hotel, Sharma Restaurant, Narula’s Restaurant
4. Alwar City Palace
The palace also houses a lake which was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh in 1815.
At present, the ground floor of the palace is used as government offices while other floors are converted into a historic museum.
Entry Fees: INR 5 – Indians, INR 50 – foreigners, INR 20 – Video Camera
Opening Hours: 10 am to 5 pm
Nearby Places to Eat:
Nirvana Palace Restaurant, Al – Lazeez Rrestaurant, Pavna Palace, INDERLOK D’LITE, Sharma Restaurant
Things to Do in Alwar
- Go crazy shopping!
- Visit during Alwar Utsav and the Kite Festival. They are the most happening things in Alwar.
- Taste the special Milk Cake (Kalakand).
- Visit places like – Bhartrihari Temple, Garbhaji Falls, Cenotaph of Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh, and Jai Pol Fort
- Go Flying Fox in Neemrana
- Visit the “haunted” Bhangarh Fort
Shopping Places
- MALAKERA BAZAAR – Home décor, handmade bags, carpets etc.
- BAJAJA BAZAAR – Beads, silk threads, zardozi, precious stone jewelry
- KEDALGANJ BAZAAR – precious stones, semi-precious stones
- CHUDI BAZAAR – ‘Market of Bangles’, buy a sparkling collection of bangles, lehangas and dupattas
What to Expect? / Tips
- You must visit Alwar city in the winter months as the weather is very pleasant. Summer heat is very draining, so it’s important to take measures to avoid getting dehydrated (if you visit in the hottest months).
- Holi and diwali are two major festivals of India. So if you wish to experience Holi, then you must visit in the month of March and similarly, for Diwali or Deepawali, visit in the month of Octover-November.
- Rajasthani Food is very spicy and flavorful, so if you have any disease or are allergic to spices, just beware.
Where to stay?
There are great accommodation options throughout Alwar.
Some of them are as follows-
- Neemrana Fort Palace
- GenX Aravali by 1589 Hotels
- Dadhikar Fort
- Mustard Country Hotel
- Lemon Tree Hotel, Alwar
- Amrit Resort
