Rajasthan
Tourist Place in Alwar
| Location: | Alwar, Rajasthan, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 37°C,24°C; Winter:31°C, 11°C |
| STD Code: | 0144 |
| Best Times: | September to February |
| Attractions: | Alwar Government Museum, City Palace, Purjan Vihar (Company Garden), Bala Quila |
| Language: | Hindi, Rajasthani, English |
Alwar Government Museum
A part of City Palace of Alwar has now been converted into a museum. The museum houses a rare collection of Persian and Sanskrit manuscripts, arms, musical instruments, bidri work, miniature paintings, stuffed animals, exquisite brass and pottery works (from Jaipur, Multan, Bengal and Ceylon), lacquered and ivory work, etc.
City Palace
Raja Bakhtawar Singh built the City Palace in 1793 A.D. A fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture, the palace has a central courtyard festooned with marble pavilions set on lotus bases. Among other things, the palace was famous for a drinking cup cut out of a single emerald, housed in its treasury. Presently, the palace has been transformed into the district's collectorate, and houses government offices.
Purjan Vihar (Company Garden)
Purijan vihar was built during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh in 1868, Purjan Vihar is also known as the Company Gardens. This scenic garden serves as a popular picnic spot during summers. One of the most attractive features of the garden is setting known as Shimla. It was built by Maharaja Mangal Singh to provide cool shades as a relief from the scorching summer heat.
Bala Quila
Bala Quila is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Alwar. It is situated at 15 km away from the city centre. During 10th century, Nikumbha lan of rajputs had founded the magnificent bala quila. All the visitiors can enjoy a complete view of cit from Bala quila, as it is positioned on hill top.
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