Created Date: 05 April 2014

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About Alwar
Alwar is a small town situated in the Alwar District of Rajasthan. Initially it was part of the Matsya
region in the olden times, and had a capital called Virat Nagar. The region is a part of the
National Capital Region (NCR), and about 150 km north of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
During the British rule in India, Alwar was the capital of the state.
Alwar is pre-dominantly inhabited by Yaduvanshi Ahirs. The hamlet has architectural forts built
by Rajputs. Alwar was historically known as Matasya Desh, where the Pandavas spent an exile
of thirteen years. A member from the Kuchch family laid the foundation of the city called Amber.
Alwar is situated between the small hills of the Aravalli range and has great historical
importance. The place was also called Mewar. The place gradually came under the command
of the Gujjars whose ruler was Mathandeva in the 11th century. Soon Sultan Bulban (1267 A.D.
- 1287 A.D.) suppressed them, bringing the area under the Muslim rule.
Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kuchhwaha Rajput in 1771 AD, won Alwar and established the
principality. Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, popularly known as Hemu was born in this
district, in a village called 'Maccheri Devat' in the year 1501. He won 22 battles against the
Afghans. The Rajyabhishek (coronation) of King Hemu was done at Purana Quila in Delhi. He
sacrificed his life fighting Mughals in the Second battle of Panipat.
Alwar has historical monuments surrounded by a lake and a valley. It is near the Sariska Tiger
Reserve (a Project Tiger Reserve), and is famous for many spices. The town has the oldest
working engines in the world. The first engine was built in the year 1855 as a means of
transportation.
The best time to visit Alwar is from September to February when the weather remains fairly cool.
The place is otherwise quite hot and has recorded temperatures as high as 50.6 C on 10 May
1956.
Information
State: Rajasthan
Famous for/as: Heritage
Top attractions in Alwar recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers
City Palace
Type: Palace
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 1 Of 20
Ratings: 4.50/7 (1 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Saturday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Sunday - 10:00 To
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"City Palace, Alwar gives you a glimpse of the life style of the Maharajas .It has a central
courtyard has a lotus flower base .A part of the complex houses the government museum." -
Shivam Gupta, , 6 months ago
Company Bagh
Type: Garden
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 20
Ratings: 4.83/7 (2 Reviews)
"this place is ultimate .... totally family entertainment with good garden, plants, and best food
court . " - Saurav , , 4 weeks ago
Bala Quila
Type: Monument
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 20
Ratings: 6.00/7 (1 Reviews)
"The Bala Quila is a fort on the Aravali hills. To visit inside, you need to take the
superintendent\'s permission. It offers breathtaking views of Alwar and the ride/trek in the hills
and forests is very good. " - Shivam Gupta, , 6 months ago
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Type: National Park
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 20
Ratings: 4.50/7 (1 Reviews)
"Go for the night Safari here. If you are lucky, you can spot some tigers, if not, its still a very fun
safari and you\'ll be able to see many different endangered wild animals." - Shivam Gupta, , 6
months ago
Siliserh Lake
Type: Lake
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 20
Ratings: 4.50/7 (0 Reviews)
Bhangarh Fort
Type: Fort
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 20
Ratings: 5.00/7 (1 Reviews)
"Said to be one of the most haunting places in the world, these are the ruins of a whole town.
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Entry is prohibited before sunrise and after sunset. On weekends and holidays, it gets crowded
and is not scary at all. But if you want to experience the..." - Shivam Gupta, , 6 months ago
Vinay Vilas Palace
Type: Palace
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 7 Of 20
Ratings: 4.00/7 (1 Reviews)
"VInay Vilas Palace is the other name for City Palace. The architecture is very beautiful." -
Shivam Gupta, , 6 months ago
Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri
Type: Tomb
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 20
Ratings: 4.50/7 (1 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 19:00
"Its located on the Alwar City Palace\'s premises and is architecturally wonderful. There is a
temple of Moosi Maharani here. There\'s also a huge pool of water, also called Saagar because
of its enormous size located here. " - Shivam Gupta, , 6 months ago
Tomb of Fateh Jung
Type: Tomb
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 20
Ratings: 4.00/7 (1 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 10:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 10:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To
10:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 10:00
"Its a historical building but there are hardly any visitors because of very poor
maintenance. You can see it from just outside the station." - Shivam Gupta, , 6 months ago
Vijay Mandir Palace
Type: Palace
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 20
Ratings: 4.50/7 (1 Reviews)
"Visitors are not provided with the privilege to have a glimpse of this splendid palace but from
outside it looks great . Its used to overlook a lake but it has dried out and gets some water
during monsoons." - Shivam Gupta, , 6 months ago
Popular hotels in Alwar recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers
Cambay Sapphire
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Price: Rs. Upto 5,500
Ranked: 1 Of 52
Ratings: 5.3/7 (58 Reviews)
Address: Neesa Square, Plot No. CC-11
Industrial Area, Neemrana
Alwar
Phone: 1494-246433
Website: Www.thecambay.com
Preferred by: Group | Ludhiana Travellers
"Good to stay there.Value for money. Service need to be improved Experience
was ok , but lighting need to be better" - Mr. ajay talwar , , 11 months ago
Neemrana Fort Palace
Price: Rs. 3,000 - 25,000
Ranked: 2 Of 52
Ratings: 5.42/7 (30 Reviews)
Address: 122nd Milestone,
Delhi-Jaipur Highway
Village Neemrana
Phone: 01494-299900
Website: Www.neemranahotels.com
Preferred by: Family, Couple | Delhi, Faridabad Travellers
" 1. Amenities : Comfortable bedding arrangements,Clean Washroom & rooms.
2. Services : Services are good & handle the request timely, housekeeping staff
are good to give services. 3. Food :..." - Maaik , , 6 months ago
Alwar Bagh Resort
Price: Rs. 3,000 - 5,000
Ranked: 3 Of 52
Ratings: 5.05/7 (14 Reviews)
Address: Jaipur Road
Village Dharwala
Alwar
Phone: 294-5151412
Website: Www.alwarbagh.com
Preferred by: Couple, Group | Delhi, Mumbai Travellers
"We have found spacious and good hotel and services are ok but rest of the
thing were very good and wild. We will go again there and have bone fire with
our friends. Some delay in service but bone fire and all activity were very good
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Hill Fort-Kesroli
Price: Rs. 3,000 - 7,000
Ranked: 4 Of 52
Ratings: 5.14/7 (11 Reviews)
Address: Village Kesroli
Via M.I.A
Phone: 01468-289352
Website: Www.neemranahotels.com
"This fort was built in 14th century and is over 700 years old. It was built on the
top of a small hillock and provides a unrestricted view of the fields all around the
fort. This fort is smaller compared to the other forts of Rajasthan and must..." -
Ritwick Sanyal, Gurgaon, 3 days ago
Clarks Inn
Price: Rs. 4,500 - 7,000
Ranked: 5 Of 52
Ratings: 5.64/7 (6 Reviews)
Address: Shanti Kunj
Alwar
Phone: 0144-2700600
Website: Www.clarksalwar.com
" The hotel was good with courteous staff, food was also very good serving veg
as well as non veg. The hotel is newly built about five years back. It is just 2 kms
distance from Railway station .Alwar is full of old forts constructed by ancient..." -
P ramesh , , 1 week ago
Aravali Hotel
Price: Rs. 1,500 - 2,500
Ranked: 6 Of 52
Ratings: 5.03/7 (5 Reviews)
Address: Near Rly Station
Alwar
Phone: 0144-2332316
"Food we have taken was very nice . staff were also cooperatvie . clean and
hygyenic environment all over location was also easy to reach" - Sanjay
nirula , , 11 months ago
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Shiva Oasis Resort
Price: Rs. 3,500 - 6,000
Ranked: 7 Of 52
Ratings: 5.36/7 (3 Reviews)
Address: Delhi Jaipur Highway
NH-8, Behror
Alwar
Phone: 01494-222101
Website: Www.shivacon.com
Preferred by: Couple | Delhi Travellers
"It was very good and I along with my family enjoyed their hospitality." - Ranjan
dey Ghosh, Durgapur, 1 year ago
Lake Palace
Price: Rs. 1,700 - 2,600
Ranked: 8 Of 52
Ratings: 5.62/7 (4 Reviews)
Address: Siliserh
Alwar
Phone: 0144-2886322
"I can never forget the experience we had at Taj Lake Palace,Udaipur.It will
remain in my minds forever." - Chidananda Swamy, Bangalore, 1 year ago
Amrit Resort
Price: Rs. 1,800 - 2,300
Ranked: 9 Of 52
Ratings: 5.95/7 (4 Reviews)
Address: Alwar-Siriska Road
Alwar Dist.
Phone: 0144-2886134
Website: Www.amritresorts.com
"it was gr8 experience just a another home away from home i felt soo
comfertable in amrit resort and the staff take care of all your needs and owner
MR raja and her wife help u too give guidence abt alwar" - Adamaya Singh, ,
2 years ago
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Sariska - The Fort View Camp
Price: Rs. 3,500 - 7,000
Ranked: 10 Of 52
Ratings: 4.39/7 (3 Reviews)
Address: Amra Ka Baas
Thanaghazi
Alwar
Phone: 01465-224343
Website: Www.sariskacamp.com
"Alwar is a nicy city and clean city. Alwar is 150 km.away from jaipur.It is very
near to tiger reserved the fort of sariska. Maintance is good.Staff and Services
should be improve.No much Acitivity apart of side. Near by alwar many places
like..." - Umashanker Gupta, Jaipur, 6 months ago
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Alwar weather
Best Season / Best Time to Visit Alwar

Best Time to Visit Alwar
Alwar, a beautiful city in Rajasthan, is at its best in the period from September to February.
Alwar's weather is very moderate in nature with hot summers, rainy monsoons and pleasant
winters. This region was once the capital of the princely state of Alwar. Tourists flock here in
huge numbers to visit the city's very popular historical monuments.
Summers in Alwar
Summers of Alwar, which continue from April to June, are essentially hot and humid with the
temperature ranging from 32 C to 46 C.
Monsoon in Alwar
The monsoon season of Alwar extends from July to September and is marked by intermittent
showers of rain.
Winters in Alwar
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Alwar's winter season begins in November and ends in the month of February. The weather is
pleasant during this time of year and temperatures remain anywhere between 5 C and 28 C.
Things to Do During Winter
In Alwar, tourists can visit the famous and historically significant Cenotaph of Maharaja
Bakhtawar Singh. It is a double-storey edifice built by Maharaja Vinay Singh honouring his
father. Bala Quila is another important place that should be visited while in Alwar. Cultural
enthusiasts can visit the Museum, which exhibits royal artefacts. Other than these, there are
several palaces and forts to be seen. Alwar Fort, Nikumbh Mahal, Vijay Mandir Palace and
Barrod are a few must-see places in Alwar.
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