Alwar | Rajasthan

Alwar

Alwar | Rajasthan

Brief about Alwar:

Surrounded by the Aravali Hills, Alwar resides in the Indian state of Rajasthan. This beautiful city is majorly known for its mysterious Bhangarh Fort. Apart from Bhangarh Fort, it has a rich culture, peaceful atmosphere, pollution-free environment, majestic forts, colorful markets, beautiful lakes, and a tiger reserve.

Because of the famous Sariska Tiger Reserve, Alwar is renowned by the name ‘The Tiger Gate of Rajasthan’.

This peaceful place comes under one of the perfect weekend getaway lists from Delhi and the NCR region.

How to reach?

Alwar is well-connected with all the means of transport. But to make your journey memorable try to reach Alwar via rail or road medium; because you will get an opportunity to see breathtaking views in between your ride.

Planning by Flight: Alwar doesn’t have an airport of its own. Jaipur and Delhi airports are the nearest ones. Jaipur airport is 162 km away, and Delhi airport is 142.5 km, approximately.

Planning by Train: Alwar junction is the primary railway station here. Almost all the Indian cities have good connections to Alwar through regular rail service.

Planning by Road: Travelling by road is always fun. You can stop anytime and be mesmerized by the marvelous views. Alwar has excellent connectivity by road. There is a regular bus service to Alwar from nearby places like Delhi, Jaipur, Gurgaon, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. One can also hire a sharing cab if that is passing through your route.

Places to visit:

Alwar is the home of many impressive forts. But the critical tourist attraction point here is Bhangarh Fort. It falls under India’s most haunted places list. There are tales of many paranormal activities here, and that is why it is strictly prohibited by the Government of India to visit this fort after sunset and before sunrise.

Apart from Bhangarh Fort, below are the top sights here:

  1. Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
  2. Sariska Lake
  3. Bala Quila Fort
  4. Alwar Fort
  5. Company Garden
  6. Vijay Mandir Palace

Where to stay?

Alwar offers all kinds of properties for accommodation. You will quickly get a budget mid-sized or luxurious hotel. Apart from hotels, Alwar has heritage property options as well.

Best time to visit:

The ideal duration of exploring Alwar is 1-2 days and the best season is winter.

Alwar summers are relatively hot and dry. The temperature ranges between 40 to 50 degrees Celsius. It will be difficult for travelers to go out of their hotel rooms and explore this beautiful place.

The favorite time for planning your trip to Alwar is from October until April.

Famous Festival:

Alwar celebrates the Matsya festival in November for two days. It is dedicated to praising the vibrant customs and traditional values of the region. The festival shows cultural performances, local games, and artistic exhibitions. It also includes Alwar Darshan which is local sightseeing.

Food to eat:

Alwar is famous for its milk cake (Alwar ka mawa), and it offers a wide range of Rajasthani food. Eating out in Alwar will be a lip-smacking experience. Some of the top cuisines are:

For Dishes:
Gatte ki Sabzi
Chicken Masala
Dal Baati Choorma
Poori
Kachori
Mirchi Vada

For Drinks:
Lassi

For Deserts:
Moti Chur Laddoo
Doodh Laddoo
Kaju Barfi
Patisa
Sohan Halwa