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Cities in India

Alwar

Population  : 235,000
Main Languages  : Rajasthani, Hindi.
Telephone area code : 0144
Best time to visit  : October to March

Situated at a distance of 148 kms from Jaipur and 170 kms 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.

Once an ancient Rajput state, formerly known as Mewar, Alwar was nearest to the imperial Delhi. The people of the state did not accept any external interferences and daringly resisted against foreign invasions. In the 12th and 13th centuries, they raided Delhi. But finally Sultan Balban (1267 A.D-1287 A.D) suppressed them, bringing the area under the Muslim rule.

In 1771 A.D. Maharaja Pratap Singh, won back Alwar and founded a principality of his own. Apart from its history, the city has rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts.

Places of Interest
The Fort
The ramparts of the fort stretch 5 km from the north to south and 1.6 km from east to west and it stands 304 m above the city and 595 m above the sea level.  It is a forbidding structure with 15 large and 51 small towers and 446 openings for musketery, 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 are remains of Jal Mahal, Nikumbh Mahal, Salim Sagar, Suraj Kund and many temples.

City Palace of Vinay Vilas Museum
An 18th century palace blends the Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture. The ground floors have been converted into government offices and the upper apartment is a museum.

Government Museum
It has the finest collection of Mughal and Rajput painting dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries and some rare ancient manuscripts in Persian, Arabic, Urdu and Sanskrit. Gulistan (Garden of roses) & Waqiat-I-Babri (autobiography of Mughal Emperor Akbar) are some of the notable ones amongst the collection.

HOW TO REACH
 By Air 
Nearest airport is Jaipur (148 kms).

By Train 
Delhi-Alwar, Shatabdi express is the fastest train.

By Road 
Regular bus service from Jaipur. 		   
 
Suggested Itineraries
Luxury Train Tours - Fairy Queen
The Fairy queen Steams, once a month, from October to February. Taking 50 discerning passengers, from around the world, on unforgettable weekend trips tp Alwar.
 
Rajasthan Tours
Covering Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Mt.Abu - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Pushkar - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
 
Hotels in Alwar
Various Hotels in Alwar.
 
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