Popularly known as the Tiger Gate of
Rajasthan, Alwar is one of the important city of Rajasthan that depicts its
cultural heritage. Formerly known as Mewar, Alwar was a predominantly a
Rajput Kingdom that came under Muslim domination during 13th -18th century.
Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kuchhwaha Rajput , in 1771 A.D. belonging to the
clan of Jaipur's rulers, won back Alwar and founded a principality of his
own.
Alwar is one place that is easily accessible, as it is 150 km from Jaipur
and 170 km from Delhi.
Roadways: Road network
connect Alwar with all the major cities of India. Some road distances are
Agra (150 km), Deeg (61 km), Bharatpur (94 km), Jaipur (143 km), Udaipur
(566 km), Delhi (164 km)
Facts About Alwar
Area:10.82 sq. km
Best season: Oct. to Mar.
Languages :Hindi, Rajasthani and English
Excursion: Sariska Palace, Vijai Mandir Palace, Sariska National
Park
Major attraction: Bala Qila, Palace Complex, Purjan Vihar
Exploring
Alwar !
Bala Qila
This one of the ancient court that was constructed before the rise of
Mughals. The unique fort stands 300 above the city and these days. it is
used as radio transmitter station. A special permission from S.P is needed
to explore the fort.
Palace Complex
This Palace is now been converted into a museum that showcased collection
of royal dresses in beautiful embroidery tuffed animals, Kashmiri coat work
and stone sculpture including 11th century sculpture of Vishnu. The
collection also has a traditional instruments including a sitar in the shape
of peacock. It also has a seperate room that is used a exhibition hall and
showcase collection of paintings that include live dramatization of the
story about Krishna and radha.
Purjan Vihar (Company Garden)
Laid in 1868 A.d. in the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dhan Singh, It is a
picturesque garden that has an enchanting setting called Shimla. This exotic
setting was built by Maharaja Mangal Singh in 1885 A.D. A unique Chatri with
unusual Bengali roof and arches also known as the Moosi Maharani Ki Chattri
draws tourist.
