Amidst the green hills of Aravalli ranges nestles a beautiful town of Alwar. This town has been left abounding majestic forts, unexplored palaces, haunted sites, wildlife reserves, artificial lakes, and miles of barren land. Alwar is one of the hidden gems and least explored tourist places to visit in Rajasthan. While in the past few years, the town attracts travel enthusiasts to enjoy a safari in Sariska, a thrilling trip to Bhangarh, and a few more things to name. Just like the other cities of Rajasthan, Alwar is also replete with many architectural gems of the royal state. Its interesting and graceful blend of nature with history, art, and culture, makes Alwar a popular tourist place in Rajasthan.
This is a handy tour guide for Alwar Tourism that //will help you in planning a comfortable or convenient trip. This guide comprises the detail related to some of the best places to visit in Alwar, how to reach there, and the best time to visit. With the details mentioned here, you can plan a relaxing Alwar tour package with family, friends, and relatives.
Places to visit in Alwar
While in Alwar, there are many beautiful places to visit in Alwar Sightseeing which includes a visit to some prominent landmarks. A few of the best places to visit in Alwar are listed below –
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Stunningly located in the Aravalli Hills over an area of 800 sq kms comprising the grasslands, dry deciduous forests, cliffs, and rocky landscape lies Sariska Tiger Reserve. It is the most famous hunting ground of the Maharaja of Alwar. The reserve is known for its thrilling tiger safari experience to see its majestic Royal Bengal Tigers. It is the first tiger reserve to relocate the Royal Bengal Tigers after Ranthambore Safari Tour.
Bala Quila
Also known as the Alwar Fort, Bala Quila is a fortress dating back to the 15th century by Hasan Khan Mewati. The fort speaks about the past of Pratap Singh, the founder of Alwar state. It gives a majestic tour the view of the town perched on a 300m high cliff. The fortress encompasses many architectural attractions like Jai Pol, Kishan Pol, etc.
Bhangarh Fort
Famous for its historical ruins and the ghost stories, Bhangarh Fort has been regarded as the most haunted place in India, It comes on the way between Delhi and Jaipur and therefore is a part of Golden Triangle 7 Days Tour as well. This is a 17th century old fort in the Alwar district of Rajasthan built by Bhagwant Das for his son Madho Singh I.
Siliserh Lake
An erstwhile royal palace and hunting lodge Siliserh Lake Palace has been converted into a heritage hotel owned by RTDC. This is an artificial lake serving as an esteemed royal getaway amid the rolling hills of the Aravalli Ranges in Siliserh Lake. There are many things to enjoy here like bird-watching, jeep safari, etc.
How to reach Alwar?
By Air – The nearest airport to Alwar is in Jaipur. From Jaipur Airport to Alwar Taxi, you can cover a distance of 158 kilometers. This will take nearly 3 to 4 hrs to reach your destination.
By Train – A well-developed Rail Network is considered to be the best to get to Alwar from neighboring destinations like Delhi and Jaipur. You can find trains from Jaipur, Ajmer, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Udaipur, etc.
By Road – For going by road to Alwar is considered to be the easiest of all the available options. Alwar is located on National Highway 48, connecting to all major cities of India. This highway directly links Alwar to Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, and other major cities or small towns of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, etc.
Best Time to Visit Alwar
The winter season is considered to be the best time to plan Alwar tour packages from Jaipur or any part of India. Temperatures during this time remain comfortable for sightseeing and tiger safari in Sariska Tiger Reserve. The most suitable months for traveling to Alwar are October to March.
Summer in Alwar is extremely hot while the Monsoon brings sporadic rainfall making it suitable to see its natural charm. Matsya Festival and Alwar Festival are some authentic festivals taking place in Alwar that are also worth experiencing, so one can also plan their holidays during the festivals.
Conclusion
At the end of this tour guide, we suggest planning your next holidays in the Alwar tour package from any corner of the country. We organize Alwar Tour Packages from Delhi and other different destinations in India, so depending on your preferences, you can book the one best suitable for you. Alwar is a great place to spend vacations with family or friends for a short or long weekend. So, let us help you in planning a wonderful holiday break in Alwar.