Alwar
Alwar is a city in Rajasthan and the administrative headquarters of Alwar District in the state of Rajasthan.
It is located 150 km south of Delhi and 150 km north of Jaipur.
Getting to Alwar
The city is around 160 km south of Delhi, and around 150 km north of Jaipur. Buses frequently run from Deeg (₹30, 2½ hours), Delhi (for bus ₹96, 3½ to 4 hours) and Jaipur (for bus ₹90, 3½ to 4 hours).
- 01Alwar Junction NWR
Worth seeing
- 01Bala Quila Fort
One of the few forts built in Rajasthan prior to the rise of the Mughals.
- 02Bhartrihari Temple
A famous TapoBhumi of Raja BhartriHari City Palace Complex.
- 03Pandupol
A place where "Pandvas" stayed at the time of agyatvaas.
Things to do
- 01Jaisamand Lake
It is a lake constructed by King of Alwar.
- 02Silliserh
Silliserh lake (14 km from railway station).
Where to eat
Prem Pavitra Bhojnalaya. Serves pure-veg food from ₹60-100. Inderlok Classic, Nangli Circle. Veg dining.
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