Alwar is situated 150 km north of Jaipur. It contains a compact set of historical monuments including a hilltop fort, a city palace, and a series of cenotaphs. The city is also flanked by the Sariska Tiger Reserve to the west.
Places
Bala Quila
A large fort on a steep hillside above Alwar city, built between the 10th and 16th centuries by successive rulers including the Nikumbha Rajputs and the Mughals before passing to the Alwar royal family.
Timing: Currently closed (access road damaged)
Entry Fee: -
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Vinay Vilas Palace
The royal palace of the Alwar maharajas, built in 1793. The palace complex includes the Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Aam, and a series of painted halls. The museum section contains a collection of paintings, manuscripts, weapons, and royal artefacts.
Timing: Open daily, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: ₹100; and ₹50 Student (cash at counter)
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Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri
An 18th-century double-storied cenotaph constructed in red sandstone and marble with intricate lattice screens and painted ceilings. One of the finest examples of Rajput funerary architecture in northeastern Rajasthan.
Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: ₹20 (cash at counter)
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Sariska Tiger Reserve
The first tiger reserve in the world to have lost all its tigers — all were poached by 2004. Tigers were reintroduced from Ranthambore beginning in 2008 and the population has been slowly recovering. Safari zones operate in the core area with a permit system.
Timing: Safari timings — 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Closed Wednesdays. Safari season — October to June. Reserve closed July to September.
Entry Fee: Gypsy — ₹2084, Canter — ₹1670 (online pay)
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Bhangarh Fort
A ruined 17th-century fort town built by Madho Singh I. The fort complex contains the remains of temples, palaces, havelis, and market streets spread across a hillside — the scale of the abandoned town is largely unrestored.
Timing: Open daily, 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Entry Fee: ₹300 (cash at counter) or ₹250 (online pay). Entry is free for children below 15 years
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Getting There
Alwar is connected by rail on the Delhi-Jaipur main line and is well positioned between the two cities. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes, airport, and bus terminal information below.
Alwar — Stations, Airport & Bus Stands
Rail Stations: Alwar Junction (AWR)
Airport: No commercial airport in Alwar. Nearest airports is Jaipur International Airport (JAI).
Bus Terminals: Alwar Bus Stand
By Train
Search "Alwar" as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). A city may have multiple railway stations — select the main one (usually named after the city) and choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.
By Flight
No commercial airport in Alwar.
By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus or AbhiBus to search and book buses on your route. Both state-run (RSRTC) and private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.
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