Alwar City Tour | Alwar City Guide

Alwar is an integral part of Rajasthan and has a legendry past. The Pandavas of the Mahabharata took shelter in Alwar during the last year of their exile. In the medieval period, Alwar was an important center for the Mughals. Alwar changed hands from the Marathas to the Jats and lastly to the Mughals.

The distance between Alwar and Delhi is 170 km, while it is 141 km away from Jaipur. Important places to see in Alwar are Bhangarh, Jai Samand Lake, Neemrana Fort, and Vijay Mandir Palace. Alwar has an efficient transport system. People can easily access Alwar by any medium. Then temperature of Alwar varies according to the months. The historical places of Alwar attract tourists from all across the world. The number of hotels is less, but those that exist are equipped with modern facilities.

The ancient city of Alwar nestled at the foothills of the Aravali Range is a buzzing industrial town today. However its rich history is reflected through its many temples, forts, tombs, gardens and palaces. The monument of the city gives you a perfect example of the Indo Islamic architecture. Perched atop the hill is an ancient and derelict fort that is taken to be the landmark of the city. Sariska wildlife sanctuary lies in close proximity to Alwar. For historians and Heritage lovers Alwar is an ideal place where you can take a leisurely walk through the many forts and tombs that tells of a bygone era.

History of City Palace :
City Palace, Alwar, was set up by Raja Bakhtayar Singh in 1793 A.D. It is a perfect blend of Indo Islamic architecture. This imposing structure has a central courtyard has a lotus flower base constructed in marble. In its hay days it is said to have housed some of the great Mughal kings like Babar and Jahangir.

Description of City Palace in Alwar:
City Palace, Alwar gives you a glimpse of the ornate life style of the Maharajas. One of the most famous artifacts found here consist of a cup cut out of a single piece of raw emerald whose value is priceless. Today this colossal palace has been converted into the office of the district collectorate. One of the halls in the palace is named as Salim Mahal as Jahangir is said to have spent a night here. Maharaja Pratap Singh conquered the Fort in 1775 A.D and took away many of its treasures.

The City Palace has 15 imposing towers and 51 smaller towers overlooking the mountain slopes. Another noteworthy feature of the palace is its 446 openings for musketry . City Palace has many entry points. Each of these gates has a name and significance. Jai Pol, Suraj Pol, Laxman Pol, Chand Pol, Kishan Pol and Andheri Gate are some of the entry points.

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