ALWAR

ALWAR-Gateway city of Rajasthan

Alwar, a beautiful city in Rajasthan, which is attractions its rich cultural history, stunning architecture, and scenic natural beauty, is so well known. This city resides in the Aravalli mountain chain and here you will find historical monument, palaces, and lakes that are the hub of tourists from various parts of the world. Alwar has a mix of geological, natural and story sites few remaining haunted areas which together make it a perfect bird’s eye view to the tourists. Is it possible that you are a kind of person who would just want to take a trip and be involved in a terrifying haunt, or do you more of a history buff, or just a peace seeker? The history of the magnificent city of Alwar evolves with it of the gradual emergence of the different regimes of the place. We would like to mention that the location is Siliserh Lake, Bhangarh Fort, Vijay Mandir Palace, Alwar City Palace (Vinay Villas Palace), and Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri.

Siliserh Lake

Why You Should Visit: Siliserh Lake is an idyllic man-made lake, positioned at about 15 km Alwar. Of the 7 square kilometers it spans, this pleasant lake was primarily planned to provide the necessary water for the city, being built from 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh of Alwar. Actually, it is one of the picnic places, speeding boats across the lake, and enjoying the calm of the lake among the weekend people.

What to Experience: Proximity to the Aravalli hills develops the lake as a great piece of desert beauty just next to the city. The hotel has been reconstructed and turned into a beautiful hotel by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC), where guests can have a good view of the lake and the surroundings. The activities include boating, jet skiing, and sitting by the lake, contemplating the gifts of nature.

Sightseeing: Being Bhangarh, and also the Sariska Tiger Reserve closely, all the wildlife freaks spend great time here. The key among the wild animals, and birds for the matter, is the tiger. The smell of the tour can be spotted if you are very lucky in the morning.

Best Time to Visit: Siliserh Lake is a great destination to visit from October to March, the cooler time of the year offering notice to many migratory.


Bhangarh Fort

Why You Should Visit: Bhangarh Fort is one of the most famous themed places and, according to legend, one of the most haunted places in India. Situated approximately 83 km away from Alwar, the fort is shrouded in intrigue, myth, and folklore. The fort was constructed in the 1th century by Raja Madho Singh, but it is more identified to eerie accounts that revolve it, which also plays with ghost hunters and those who like the jogo do chros mind the most. Legand: The tradition related to the ancient place of Bhangarh Fort entails a wizard mad with a love for the very beautiful Princess Ratnavati. The attempt to bewitch her to be in love with him was the wizard’s. The princess, who was no lightweight, outfoxed him, and the wizard subsequently died. However, the wizard, while living, also cursed the fort and the village surrounding it, condemning them to destruction. The clue even to this day is that not a single one can be found alive in Bhangarh after-dark.

What to Experience: Not only because of its scary fame, but also for much of its nifty architectural prowess and design are what visitors go to Bhangarh Fort for. Constituting of a complex of several — shrines, gates, and more –, the fort showcases off the grandeur of the past of the fort. The range of hills and valleys as seen from the fort offers one of the best scenery experiences. Despite the spooky stories, many people are seen during the day to the bastion for its historical associated standing and setting of the place.


Alwar City Palace (Vinay Villas Palace)

Reasons to be Enjoyed: The Alwar City Palace, which is also called Vinay Villas Palace, is among the major historical destinations in the area. This palace was built by Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh in the 18th century and it is a magnificent example of the Rajput prince’s outstanding achievement in the architectural field.

Royal Grandeur: The palace is a potpourri of Rajasthani and professional architectural designs from as far as Iran and has become a tourist attraction and a haven for artists. Beautifully handcrafted pillars, mosaic windows, and magnificent arches stand as the proof of existence of such architecture in those times. The palace is very extensive and is made up of courtyards, halls, and gardens which surely add to its grandeur.

Museum Insight: Alwar Government Museum is inside the palace main area, and it is a paradise for history lovers. It houses a large number of objects, including rare manuscripts, royal costumes, weapons, frescoes depicting the royal lineage of Alwar as well as royal portraits. Consequently, this is not just simply a complex but rather an important cultural point as well.

Lake and Gardens: Not far from the palace is a lovely pond, which both offers a very nice view and provides visitors with a smooth parking lot. Careful attended gardens in the vicinity enable one the best conditions.

Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri

Why You Should Visit: Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri is a magnificent cenotaph that is positioned very close to Alwar City Palace. Conceived by Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh in 1815, who dedicated it to his wife, Rani Moosi, this masterpiece of architecture is an eternal symbol of affection and fidelity.

Architectural Elegance: The cenotaph, known as a chhatri, is a perfect blend of Rajput and Mughal styles when it comes to its architectural design. There are countless carvings, latticework was done intricately, and have ceiling paintings too. It is a two-storied structure. The upper floor is fully made of marble. The bottom floor was done in red sandstone making the structure a really strong contrast for the rest of the building. Everything can be seen on the lower part of it, the red sandstones being the great balance of the building facing the upper floor which is made from marble.

Cultural Significance: Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri holds one of the significant places in Alwar’s culture and heritage. The cenotaph is a location known really well and become famous due to history and architecture respectively. The surrounding area offers a denotement and peaceful environment and this offers the opportunity to meditate and be away from the chaos.

Conclusion: Why You Should Travel to Alwar

Its history along with its beauty is the prime reason Alwar is such an endearing city. Siliserh Lake is one of the places that provide nature with the best opportunity to escape, and the outstanding architecture of the City Palace, Vijay Mandir Palace, and Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri is the traveler’s only way into the royal past of Rajasthan.

Alwar’s prompting Sariska Tiger Reserve and its hosting of mythical tales further lace the appeal of the place and at the same time make it a holistic travel destination for individuals with varying interests. Alwar is the one place you can be at where you will keep thinking of that special one as an experience of a lifetime.