ALWAR - A JEWEL IN THE CROWN
ALWAR the richest place in Rajasthan for archaeological, historical and natural sites is truly a jewel in the crown among the tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Nestled in the lap of oldest mountain range of the world The Aravallis, Alwar offers ancient prehistoric sites, beautiful flourishing forests, palaces, lakes, forts and ancient monuments of arc
haeological and historical importance. It is believed that perhaps Alwar is the only place in whole of Asia where fifty two fort and fortress were assigned by it’s rulers with the purpose of defense and management of their royal state. Apart from history, Alwar also offers an opportunity to explore exotic variety of avifauna, natural beauty with the sightings of Holy Grail the Royal Bengal Tiger, recently re-introduced in Sariska Tiger Reserve to bring the glory back and to re-establish the Royal Bengal Tiger in its western most natural habitat in India. Alwar was a dense forest area during the time of mahabharat and it is still visible with its thickly wooded Aravalli mountains. According to forest statistics of Rajasthan 2009, fifty eight sq. of very dense forest has been ascertained only in Alwar district. Because of its strategic location near imperial Delhi and its position as a gateway to old Rajputana, almost every dynasty and ruler tried to win this part of ancient Matsya Mahajanpad. That’s why the Mauryas, Guptas, Gurjar-Pratihars, Nikumbhs, Khanjadas, Mugals, Jats and kachhwahas ruled this area. The foundation of first city known as Alpur was laid by Maharaj Alaghrai, son of king Kankildev of Amber in 1049 AD. Which was destroyed by Sultan Balban to bring the area under muslim rule and suppress the populace who did not accept any external interference and stood up in arms against foreign invasions. The ruins of old Alpur can be seen near Alwar fort, The Bala Quila. Today Alwar is a flourishing industrial area with big industries and MNC’s and emerging as educational hub of Rajasthan with the establishment of new institutions of various deciplines. Alwar is well connected by train, road and air. By Train- Alwar is located on the Delhi-Ahemedabad broad gauge railway network.. Many superfast trains like Shatabdi Express, Ashram Express, Jammutavi Pooja Express, Samparkkranti and Intercity Express are available. During Tourism season from October to March Indian railway runs the Fairy Queen Train to Alwar to show the tourists architectural and natural beauty of Alwar-Sariska Tiger Reserve. By Road- Alwar is also accessible by road from major tourist destinations like Delhi 170 kms., Jaipur 150 kms., Agra via Bharatpur 176 kms. By Air- Nearest airports IGI Delhi 165 kms., Sanganer Jaipur 160 kms. Places To Stay- There are many options to stay at Alwar from Luxury Heritage Palace hotels to budget hotels. These includes-
Fort Dadhikar Hotel, village Hajipur-Dadhikar, Behind Alwar Fort
Alwarbag Resorts, Village Dhawala, Sariska-Jaipur road. Hillview Hotel, near Moti Doongri children park. Clarks inn, near FCI depot, Shantikunj
Hillfort Kesroli, village kesroli, Alwar-Ramgarh-Delhi road. Aravli Hotel, near railway station
Alwar Hotel, Manumarg. Nirvana Palace, near Naveen sr.sec.school. Meenal hotel, near circuit house. Ritumbhara Resort, near Ahimsa Circle, vill.dhaipaidi, Sariska-Jaipur road. Sariska Tiger Camp, village Dhawala, Sariska-Jaipur road. Tiger den Sariska, Sariska Tiger Reserve. Sariska Palace, Sariska Tiger Reserve. Amanbag,...