Alwar - 11 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Alwar

The city of Alwar is surrounded by the Aravali Hills and has a unique recognition among the tourist.

Types of Attractions in Alwar

Activities Around

List of Attractions in Alwar

Alwar City Palace Vinay Villas Palace

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

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

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

Jaisamand Lake

Lake/ River/ Ponds

This is the second largest artificial lake in Asia.

Kankwari Fort

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Map of attractions in Alwar

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For more information about Alwar, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alwar_district