
150km
from Jaipur and 170km from Delhi, Alwar is nestled between a cluster of small
hills of the Aravali 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 interference
and daringly resisted against foreign invasions. in the 12th and 13th centuries
they formed a group and raided Delhi. But finally Sultan Balban (1276-A.D.-
1287a.D.) suppressed them, bringing the area under the a Muslim rule.
In 1771 A.D. Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kuchhwaha Rajput belonging to the clan
of Jaipur's rulers, won back Alwar and founded a principality of his own. Apart
from its long history, the city has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful
lakes and picturesque valley thickly wooded in parts.
Some of the finest variety of birds and animals are spotted here. Alwar has
one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan - Sariska, which is an excellent
tiger country.
How to Reach Alwar
Air :
Delhi 163kms is the nearest airport
Rail :
Good connection from prominent locations in and around the state. Some of important
train connections are : Shatabdi Express (New Delhi-Alwar-Ajmer) Superfast Express
(New Delhi-Alwar-Ajmer); intercity Express (Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Alwar-Jaipur);
Mandore Express (DelhiSarai Rohilla-Alwar-Jodhpur)
Road :
Regular services link Alwar with key destinations in and not far off Rajasthan
and Delhi.
Destination Rajasthan - Alwar, North India
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