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About Alwar

Alwar is a small town situated in the Alwar District of Rajasthan. Initially it was part of the Matsya region in the olden times, and had a capital called Virat Nagar. The region is a part of the National Capital Region (NCR), and about 150 km......Read more on Alwar


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City Palace
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Places to Visit in Alwar
  • Type: Palace
  • Entry: Paid
Built in 1793 AD by Raja Bhaktawar Singh, the City Palace was built in the Rajput and Mughal styles. The architecture of the city palace consists of marble pavilions with bases made of lotus flower in the large central courtyard. There is a collection of various artworks, trinkets, the... Read More »
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Government museum
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Places to Visit in Alwar
  • Type: Museum
  • Entry: Paid
The Government Museum in Alwar has a widespread collection of the history of the region, which was ruled by Mughal and Rajput kings. Paintings and writings on palm leaves by kings and scholars can be seen in the museum. The battles and the weaponry used in them have been depicted in... Read More »
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Bala Quila
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Places to Visit in Alwar
  • Type: Monument
Bala Quila meaning the ‘young fort’, also known as the Alwar Fort, is a large fort, over a hill top. From the city centre, the fort is located at a distance of 595 m and is clearly visible from the city. The extension of the fort from north to south and from east to west is 5... Read More »
Siliserh Lake
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  • Type: Lake
Spread over an area of 7 sq km, the Siliserh Lake forms the backdrop of Siliserh Palace, which has presently been converted into a heritage hotel. Built in 1845 AD by Maharaja Vinay Singh, the Siliserh Lake has a number of domed cenotaphs. Lot of migratory birds arrive at the Siliserh Lake which... Read More »
Vinay Vilas Palace
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Places to Visit in Alwar
  • Type: Palace
  • Entry: Paid
Vinay Vilas Palace, also known as the Garden Palace, was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh as his residence. The palace has an architecture which reflects the combination of Mughal and Rajasthani styles. Located near the fort of Alwar, this place also has a huge garden which was watered by the waters... Read More »
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