Known as both the oldest and the youngest of the Rajput kingdoms, Alwar is bouquet of surprises for the tourists.

Salwapur which is the original name of Alwar derived its name from a tribe Salwa. Salwapur was then changed into Salwar which finally modified into the present name Alwar. Also known as the Tiger Gate of Rajasthan, Alwar is situated between small hills, providing a quaint fable setting and acting as a backdrop for the rocks of Aravallis.

History of Alwar

Alwar traces its root to the “Matsya Desh” better known as the kingdoms of Viratnagar, which, prospered around 1500 B.C. The heroes of Mahabharata, the Pandavas spent the last year of their exile. The city of Alwar is believed to have been founded by a member of the Kachh family, who hailed from Amber (Jaipur) in 1720. On the other hand, the state of Alwar came up in the late 18th century when the strong Mughal Empire was breathing its last.

People of Alwar

The people of Alwar are cheerful, carefree, friendly and simple. The opulence and beauty of the forts and palaces of the region, sites of archaeological importance, regal hunting lodges, lush green deciduous forests and the scrumptious food such as ‘kalakand sweets’ have made this region a true delight for the tourists.

Tourism in Alwar

Falsifying its name the Bala Quila, which means “young” Bala Quila is one of the very few forts in Rajasthan constructed before the reign of the Mughal empire. The fort stands tall with grace and displays an exquisite example of opulent architecture. Below the fort is the city palace complex which is majestic with its Ghats with pavilions on each side. While you are on a tour to Alwar make a visit to Government Palace Museum a must in your travel itinerary. It has various royal collections; you wouldn’t want to miss including an illustrated Mahabharata on a 200 -foot-long scroll. The cenotaph of Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh is an excellent illustration of Indo-Islamic style of red sand-stone architecture. The cenotaph is also known as ‘Chattri of Moosi Rani’. There is also a Nehru Park which is a beautiful green patch, lined by blue mountains from one side.

Although the city of Alwar is smaller compared to Jaipur or other major cities of Rajasthan, Alwar will enchant you nonetheless. The moment you step foot in Alwar you would be wowed by it. The railway is made up of pink sandstone and is considered as one of the neatest in India.

If you are looking for stress free and unforgettable vacation in India then you may go for package tour to Alwar. Plan a memorable experience by planning a trip to one of the major tourist attractions in India.