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THE TIGER GATE OF RAJASTHAN |
150 km from Jaipur and 170 km from Delhi. Alwar is nestled between a cluster of small hills of the Aravalli range. Perched on the most prominent of these hills is a massive ancient fort that whispers tales of the rich history of the city. The city has a 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 on of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan – Sariska, which is an excellent tiger country.
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PRIME SITES - THE FORT |
It is a forbidding structure with 15 large and 51 small towers and 446 openings for musketry, alongwith 8 huge towers encompassing it. The fort has several gates – Jai Pol, Suraj Pol, Laxman Pol, Chand Pol, Kishan Pol and Andheri Gate. Also there are remains of the Jal Mahal , Salim Sagar, Suraj Kund and many temples.
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PRIME SITES - CITY PALACE or VINAY VILAS MAHAL |
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PRIME SITES - GOVERNMENT MUSEUM |
The museum has the finest collections of Mughal and Rajput paintings dating back to the 18 th and 19 th centuries and some rare ancient manuscripts in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and Sanskrit, ‘Gulistan’(the garden of roses), ‘Waquiat-I-Babri’(autobiography of the Mughal Emperor Babar) and ‘Bostan’ (the garden of springs) are some of the notable ones amongst the collection. A rich collection of the Indian armoury are among other exhibits of the museum.
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PRIME SITES - PURJAN VIHAR (COMPANY GARDEN) |
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A picturesque garden, laid out during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh in 1868 AD The garden has an enchanting setting called ‘Shimla’ which was built by Maharaja Mangal Singh in 1885 AD The lush surroundings and the cool shades make it the idyllic visiting spot during summers.
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EXCURSIONS - VIJAY MANDIR PALACE |
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EXCURSIONS - SILISERH LAKE AND PALACE HOTEL (13 KM) |
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EXCURSIONS - JAI SAMAND LAKE (6 KM) |
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A beautiful artificial lake constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1910 AD is a popular spot for outings and picnics. During monsoons, the sprawling greenery all around makes it a visual treat. It is easily accessible by road from Alwar.
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EXCURSIONS - SARISKA (37 KM) |
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This huge fort with its rampart
stretching 5 km from north to south and 1.6 km from east to west, stands 304 meters above
the city and 595 meters above the sea level, constructed before the rise of the Mughal
Empire. 
An 18th
century palace harmoniously blending the Rajput and Mughal styles
of architecture. While the ground floors have been covered into government
offices and district courts, the upper apartment is presently a museum.
A splendid palace, built by
Maharaja Jai Singh in 1918 AD. A picturesque lake overlooking the palace makes it a
fascinating sight. 
10.5 sq. km placid lake. A magnificent royal palace and the hunting
lodge, built by Maharaja Vinay Singh in 1845 AD for his queen Shila stands overlooking the
lake. Now converted as the Hotel Lake Palace, it offers boating and sailing facilities and
is a delight for the trigger-happy photographers and film makers. 
The 765.80 sq km.
thickly wooded reserve cradled in the picturesque valley of Aravallis.
Established in 1955, it is an excellent tiger sanctuary under the
Project Tiger. The dry deciduos forests of the Reserve are noted for
their population of tiger, nilgai, sambhar, cheetal, four horned antelope
and wild boar. 
