Alwar

On The Fringe of Excitent

160 km from Delhi, 150 km from Jaipur, Alwor is situated between the two major centers in this part of the country.

As blinkered tourists and businessmen traverse, a massive ancient fort perched on a prominent hill, whispers tales of the rich history of the land.

Let’s listen Once an ancient Rajput state, formerly known as Mewat, Alwar was nearest to the then imperial Delhi.

Proud, the populace did not accept any external interferences and stood up in arms against foreign invasions.

They even had the audacity to form a group and raid Delhi. But finally, Sultan Balban (1267 A.D. -1287 A.D.) squashed them, bringing the entire area under Muslim rule. In 1775 A.D., Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kachchhwaho Rajput belonging to the clan of Jaipur rulers, won back Alwar and founded a principality of his own.

History apart, the city has a rich natural heritage. Serene lakes, picturesque valleys, thick woods, flora and fauna that are a pleasure to the senses.

Some of the finest variety of birds and animals can be spotted here. Alwar has one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan — Sariska, the growling tiger country.