Alwar Tourism

Alwar is a where the journey of the Fairy Queen ends! The oldest working engine in the world and one of India’s national treasure, Fairy Queen leads a train from Delhi encampment to Alwar in Rajasthan. The engine was built in 1855 and acquired by the Eastern Indian Railways from a British firm. The train that harnesses this engine is now used for tourism. The journey of the city of Alwar and its origins can be traced back to 1500 BC. Nestled in the lap of the green hills of the Aravalli range, it is home to beautiful palaces and forts from an era long gone. The deep valleys and thick forest cover of the hills are a haven for many species of birds such as grey partridge and white-throated kingfisher and animals, most notably, the Bengal tiger and golden jackal. It is this splendour and exquisite architecture, along with the calm lakes, royal hunting chalets, dense jungles and a socio-cultural environment unlike any other that makes Alwar a traveller’s delight. Alwar is one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan. Paradoxically, the city is also the most recent of the Rajput kingdoms. Its traditions can be traced back to the realms of Viratnagar that flourished here around 1500 BC. Also known as Matasya Desh, this is where the Pandavas, the mighty heroes of the Mahabharata, spent the last years of their 13-year exile.

History of Alwar
Alwar is indeed one of the historic destinations of Rajasthan which is decorated with fine examples of ancient times presenting the rich and royal history of the country. The city is considered as one of the oldest cities of India and which is known since 1000 A.D and was a part of the Matsya kingdom. At the beginning, the Kin of Amer ruled the city during the era of the 11th century and he extended his kingdom to include the city of Alwar. Later on the rulers of the city were ruled by different sub-clans of Rajputs such as Nikumbh Rajputs, Yaduvanshi Rajputs, Badgujar Rajputs and the city was under reign of the was Naruka or the Kachwaha Rajputs in the last phase.

How to Reach Alwar
Tourists can reach Alwar by air, rail and road. The Sanganer Airport of Jaipur is closest to Alwar. Foreign tourists can reach the destination from the Indira Gandhi International Airport of New Delhi. Alwar Railway Station is well connected to Delhi and Jaipur. Cabs are available from both the airport and the railway station. Buses and taxis also ply from the neighbouring cities to Alwar.