Alwar - Introduction
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STD
Code: 0144
Population: 258,600
Alwar was once an
important Rajput state. It emerged in the 18th century under
Pratap Singh, who pushed back the rulers of Jaipur tot he south and
the Jat of Bharatpur ot the east, and who successfully resisted the
Marathas. It was one of the first Rajput states to ally itself
with the fledgling British empire, although British interference in
Alwar's internal affairs meant that this partnership was not always
amicable.
The Touist
Reception Center is not far from the train station and is open from
10am to 1.30pm and 2 to 5pm (Monday to Saturday). You can
change your foreign exchange at the Sate bank of Bikaner &
Jaipur, near the bus stand. |
Alwar - Places to See
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Bala Quila
This imposing fort,
with its 5km of ramparts, stands 300m above the city.
Predating the time of Pratap Singh, it's one of the few forts in
Rajasthan built before the rise of the Mughul. Unfortunately,
the fort now houses a radio transmitter station and the inside can
be visited with special permission from the superintendent of
police.
Palace Complex
Below the fort
sprawls the huge City Palace complex, its massive gates and tank
lined by a beautifully symmetrical chain of ghats and
pavilions. Today most of the complex is occupied by government
offices, but there's an interesting government museum housed in the
former City Palace. It's open from 10am to 4.30pm daily except
Friday and the entry fee is Rs. 3. Photography is
permitted. Some of the museum's exhibits include stunning
weapons, royal ivory slippers, and old musical instruments.
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Alwar - Places to Stay
& Eat
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| RTDC
Hotel Meenal is a respectable mid-range place, charging from Rs.
300/400 for tidy singe/double rooms. There's little dining
hall too; a veg./non veg. thali costs Rs. 55/70.
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Alwar - Getting There &
Away
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| From
Alwar, there are frequent local and express buses to Sariska,
Bharatpur, Deeg and Jaipur.
The very
comfortable Shatabdi Express (2015/6) passes through Alwar
daily except Sunday. It departs Alwar for Ajmer at 8.34 am and
stops at Jaipur along the way. For Delhi, it departs at
7.41pm. You have to be quick - the train only stops at Alwar
for two minutes in either dierction.
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