Alwar

The Land of The Hunt

Location: 142 km NE of Jaipur and 280 km SW of Delhi.
Gateway To: Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
What to See: Bala Quila, Govt. Palace museum, 'Chattri of Moosi Rani'
When To Go: September to February

Alwar city, called Tiger Gate of Rajasthan, is located between the small hills of Aravalli mountain ranges. We pass though Alwar city to go to Sariska Wildlife Sactury. It is 142 km from Jaipur and 280 km. SW from Delhi. Season to visit Alwar is between September and February. Places to visit are Alwar Fort and Bal (child) Fort. Scenic beauty with the Alwar Fort at the backdrop is bewitching. Grace of Bengal-caned marble columns and sublimely latticed balconies of the Forts are bewitching.

Alwar is a historical city. Alwar hosted the oldest and the newest of the Rajput Kingdoms of Rajasthan. It is believed to be a place of sojourn for heroic Padvas of the epic Mahabharta. Historically speaking, its existence can be traced back to the kingdoms of Viratnagar that flourished here around 1500 B.C. Mention of Alwar in history dates back to 1265 when Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq barged in this capital city of Mewat to banish the bandits of the region. As the newest Rajput kingdom, Alwar city was founded in 1720 by Rajput Pratap Singh, who hailed from Amber (Jaipur). It was also one of the first Rajput states to become ally of the British Empire.

The grandeur and engraved beauty of the forts and palaces dot this region contrasted with the lush green deciduous forests where several birds and animals cohabit. Stately hunting lodges at Sariska and sites of archeological importance on lapidarian hills are additional attractions of the tourists in Alwar.

Suggested items for shopping in Alwar are bangles hich can be bought at shops in the slender lanes of Hope Circus. Leather worked exquisite 'Mojaris' or embroidered sleepers are available at Sarafa Bazar. Taste the delicious sweet speciality milk product ( Kalakand) and hot gulab jamun served with vanilla icecream You can also enjoy live performances by local artists. Watch the craftsmen at work (terracotta statue making, carpet weaving, bangle making) at Malakhera Bazar and Kedalgunj Bazar.

Suggested Tour Packages
» Colorful Rajasthan Tour	» Rajasthan Pushkar Camel Fair
» Rajasthan Desert Festival Tour	» Rajasthan with Golden Triangle Tour
» Rajasthan Cultural and Heritage Tour	» Royal Rajasthan Tour
» Exotic Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tour	» Rajasthan Wldlife Tour