Alwar

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:  ₹250 (online pay or cash at counter). Entry is free for children below 15 years
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Metro in Alwar

Not available.

Local buses in Chennai

Not practical. City buses run but routes are difficult to navigate without local knowledge.

Ride-hailing apps in Chennai

Partially practical. Ride hailing apps like Ola and Uber availability is limited in Alwar.

Street-hailing auto rickshaw in Chennai

Practical. For short distances (5-10 km). Tell or show the auto driver your destination — they can refuse, in which case move to the next one. Agree on the fare (approx. ₹30—₹40 per km) before you get in. Know the distance to your destination via maps before negotiating.

Matsya Festival in Alwar

Alwar's primary cultural festival. Folk music and dance, camel and horse processions, craft stalls, hot air ballooning, and a colourful shobha yatra through the city.
2026 Dates:

Alwar Festival in Alwar

A winter cultural festival featuring Rajasthani folk dance (Ghoomar, Kalbelia), music concerts, puppet shows, and handicraft exhibitions.
2026 Dates:

Alwar's food is classic Rajasthani — dal baati churma, kachoris, and ghee-heavy preparations — with the distinction that Alwar Kalakand makes it the sweet-capital of the region.

Local food to eat in Alwar

Dal baati churma · Alwar Kalakand · Pyaaz kachori · Mirchi bada · Gatte ki sabzi · Churma laddoo · Mawa kachori

Food streets in Alwar

• Clock Tower area — sweets, kachori, local snacks
• City Palace market area — dhabas, street food, Rajasthani thali

Alwar is connected by rail and the road. 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). Alwar Junction (AWR) is the primary station. 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 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.

All fees and charges listed on this page are applicable to foreign nationals only.