Alwar with its  historic fort, palaces & beautiful gardens offers an unforgettable experience. The  medieval fort crowning a scarped hill. Over looks the town below. Alwar was founded by Rao  Pratap Singh in 1775 A.D.

GENERAL  INFORMATION

Area : 8.2  sq.km.
Altitude : 268 mts.
Climate : Summer Max. 37 Deg C Min.  24 Deg C Winter Max. 31 Deg C Min. 11 Deg C
Rainfall : 63.5 cms.
Best Season : October to March.

TRANSPORT AND  COMMUNICATION

• Air : The nearest  airport is Jaipur (143 km).
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  Fare : Bombay - Jaipur Rs.2015/-
• Rail : Alwar is  connected by rail with all the major cities of India.
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  Fare : Bombay - Alwar via Ahmedabad Ist  Class Rs.699/- IInd Class Rs.224/-
• Road : Good  motorable roads connect Alwar with all the major cities of India. Some road distances are  Agra (150 km), Deeg (61 km), Bharatpur (94 km), Jaipur (143 km), Udaipur (566 km), Delhi  (164 km), Siliserh (15 km), Sariska (37 km).
• Local Transport :  Cycle - rickshaw and tongas are available.

PLACES OF  INTEREST

City Palace,  Museum, Puran vihar, Sagar (tank) Bala Fort, Vinay Vilas Mahal.

EXCURSION

Siliserh : 15 km.  Set quietly against wooded hills. Siliserh is famous for its Lake and enchanting Palace.  This resort overlooking the lake is converted into a hotel. A motor launch is available  for cruising on the lake.

TOURIST  INFORMATION CENTRE

Tourist  Information Bureau, Information Centre, Near Purjan Vihar Garden, Alwar. Tel: 21868.
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corpn. 230  D.N. Road, Fort, Bombay - 400 001 Tel : 2044162
 

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