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Mahabharata.
Alwar has had a chequered history and has been a witness to
many rules and rulers. It offers the traveler various sites of
historical importance. The climate of Alwar is temperate.
Summers are hot but the winters are cool and pleasant. During
the summers the temperature is around 41.8º Celsius and during
winters it is around 5º Celsius. So the best time to visit
this place is from September to February. Hindi, Rajasthani,
Marwari and English are the common languages which are spoken
here. History of Alwar
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 interferences and daringly resisted
all foreign invasions. In the 12th and 13th centuries, they
formed a group and raided Delhi. But finally, Sultan Balban
(1267 AD - 1287 AD) suppressed them, bringing the area under
the Muslim rule. In 1771 AD, 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 valleys thickly wooded in
parts.
Tourist Attractions in Alwar
The main tourist attraction of Alwar is City Palace or Vinay
Vilas Mahal. The other main attraction is Sariska National
Park in Sariska. Sariska was once the hunting reserve of the
Maharajas of Alwar. The other attractions in Alwar are Bala
Kila, Purjan Vihar, Vijay Mandir Palace, Bhartrihari Temple,
Siliserh Lake Palace, Neemrana Fort Palace.
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How to reach Alwar
By Air:
The nearest airport to Alwar is Jaipur which is about 148 km.
By Rail:
Alwar is on the broad gauge network of the western Railways.
It has convenient connections from Delhi and Jaipur. An
exciting and exotic train runs from Delhi to Alwar. It is the
famous Fairy Queen, which is the oldest running steam
locomotive in the world. The hospitality and the luxury of
this train are exceptional. It takes about 3-4 hours to reach
Alwar. One can enjoy the scenery of the surroundings en route.
By Road:
Alwar is well connected by road to the various parts of
Rajasthan. Regular bus service operates between Alwar and
major cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Jaisalmer,
Jodhpur and Ajmer. |
