Alwar - 11 Attractions You Must Visit
About Alwar
The city of Alwar is surrounded by the Aravali Hills and has a unique recognition among the tourist.
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Types of Attractions in Alwar
List of Attractions in Alwar
Build in the 18th century, this magnificent fort is located in the foothills of Aravalli, right below Bala Quila. The fort is a perfect blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture.
Alwar Museum
Museums
Situated in the vicinity of City Palace, the Government Museum in Alwar was established in 1940. Housing a brilliant collection of paintings, frescoes, and artifacts, the museum boasts of rich ancient heritage of the royal families.
Bhangarh Fort
Hindu Temples
Monuments
Forts
A beautiful fort built by Bhagavant das for his younger son Madho Singh. The fort and its precincts are well preserved
Jaisamand Lake
Lake/ River/ Ponds
This is the second largest artificial lake in Asia.
Kankwari Fort
Forts
Located inside the Sariska tiger reserve in Alwar district. The fort was founded by Jai singh with mesmerising architecture.
Sariska Tiger Reserve and national park
Forests
Wildlife Safari Spots
Wildlife Sanctuaries
A national park in the Alwar district which has an area of 881 sq km comprising scrub thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and rocky hills. This area was a hunting preserve of the Alwar state and declared as a national park in 1955
Shree Jagannath Temple
Hindu Temples
Notable Architectures
This is the oldest Hindu temple located in the Alwar. this temple represents the cultural significance of the Alwar city. The temple’s presiding deity is an anthropomorphic form of Lord Jagannath
Siliserh Lake
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Sprawling over an area of 7 kilometers, this charming lake of Siliserh is fixed in Rajasthan and owes its establishment to Maharaja Vinay Khan in the year 1845. Formerly built to supply water to the city of Alwar,
Siliserh Lake Palace
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Viewpoints
Palaces
The famous palace is a frequented destination by visitors and travellers looking to refresh themselves from the ruckus of city life. The lake is a famous picnic site in the region, and it imposes itself before the palace in a wonderful natural setting. this is now a heritage hotel by the Rajastan govt.
The Dadhikar Fort
Forts
Palaces
The Dadhikar Fort is a mid-segment heritage getaway in Alwar, with over 1,100 years of history overlooking Rajasthan countryside and the Aravalli hills.
TIJARA Jain Mandir(1008 Shri Chandra Prabhu Jinalaya)
Jain Temples
Notable Architectures
This is a jain temple dedicated to the Chandraprabha. The white stone idol was retrieved from underground, reinforcing the belief that this place was once a Dehra, a place where Jain idols are worshipped