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Alwar

Alwar with its historic fort, palaces & beautiful gardens offers an unforgettable experience. The medieval fort crowning a scarped hill. Over looks the town below. Alwar was founded by Rao Pratap Singh in 1775 A.D.

Area: 8.2 km²
Altitude: 268 mts
Climate:
Summer: Max 37 °C, Min 24 °C
Winter: Max 31 °C, Min 11 °C
Rainfall: 63.5 cms
Best Season: October to March
How to get there

Air:
The nearest airport is Jaipur (143 km).
Rail:
Good motorable roads connect Alwar with all the major cities of India.
Some road distances are: Agra (150 km), Deeg (61 km), Bharatpur (94 km), Jaipur (143 km), Udaipur (566 km), Delhi (164 km), Siliserh (15 km), Sariska (37 km).

Road:
Leh-Shrinagar National Highway officialy opens from 15th May to 15th November every year (depending on weather condition). By road Leh to Shrinagar 434 kms, Kargil 230 kms, Manali 497 kms, Keylong 380 kms.

Local Transport:
Jammu Kashmir Road Transport Corp. operates buses between Srinagar & Leh.
Places of Interest and Excursions

City Palace
Museum
Puran vihar
Sagar (tank) Bala Fort
Vinay Vilas Mahal
Siliserh: 15 km. Set quietly against wooded hills. Siliserh is famous for its Lake and enchanting Palace. This resort overlooking the lake is converted into a hotel. A motor launch is available for cruising on the lake.