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Location
: Situated in North-East Rajasthan, Distance
: New Delhi (163 km), Jaipur (150 km), Population
: 25,000, Clothing : Summer-light tropical/Winter
light woollen, Languages : Hindi
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The city has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes
and picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts. Perched on the
most prominent of these hills is a massive ancient fort that whispers
tales of the rich history of the city.
Once an ancient Rajput state, formerly known as Mewat, Alwar was
nearest to the imperial Delhi. The people of the state did not
accept any external interference’s and daringly resisted
against foreign invasions. In the 12th and 13th centuries, they
formed a group and raded Delhi. But finally Sultan Bulban (1267
A.D - 1287 A.D) suppressed them, bringing the area under the Muslims
rule. In 1771 A.D. Maharaja Pratap Singh, a Kuchhwaha Rajput belonging
to the clan of Jaipur’s rulers, won back Alwar and founded
a principality of his own.
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CULTURE
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Apart from its long history, the city has a rich natural heritage
with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valleys thickly wooded
in parts. Some of the finest variety of birds and animals are
spotted here. Alwar has one of the finest wild life sanctuaries
in Rajasthan. Sarika, which is an excellent tiger country. Alwar
is nested between a cluster of small hills of the Aravalli range.
Perched on the most prominent of these hills is a massive ancient
fort that whispers tales of the rich history of the city
SARISKA PALACE : A marvellous palace was built
here by Maharaja Jai Singh in the honour of the Duke of Edinburgh
during his visit to the sancturary. Presently, it has been converted
into a hotel- Sariska Palace. RTDC Hotel Tiger Den also offers
excellent accommodation at Sariska. The best time to drive in
the sanctuary is from till sunset.
To visit Sariska Tiger Sancturary fee are given below:
Entry fee : Per head Rs.25/- Rs.5/-
Still camera: Rs.10/- Rs.2/- 8 mm
Movie camera: Rs.50/- Rs.50/- 16 mm
Movie Camera: Rs.100/- Rs.100/-
Vehicle Entry Fee: Bus Rs.100/-; Mini Bus Rs.50/-;Diesel Jeep
Rs.100/-; Petrol Jeep or Car Rs.75/-. Jeeps are available on hire
at the RTDC Hotel Tiger Den. Charges: Rs.400/- Per Jeep (upto
5 persons), extra person-Rs.50/- per head.
Night halt in the sanctuary is allowed only after obtaining prior
permissison from the Field Director, Sariska Tiger Reserve(In
special cases only
Sariska
The 765.80 sq. km. Thickly wooded reserve cradled in the picturesque
valley of the Aravalis. Established in 1955, it is an excellent
tiger sancturary under the Project Tiger. The dry decidous forests
of the Reserve are noted for their population of tiger, nilgai,
sambhar, cheetal, four horned antelope and wild boar
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Stay
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Siliserh
Lake Palace Hotel
: An idyllic picnic spot with enchanting landscape of wooded hills
and beautiful chhatris on the embankment of the 10.5 sq. km placid
lake. A magnificient royal palace and the hunting lodge, built
by Maharaja Vinay Singh in 1845 A. D. for his queen Shila stands
overlooking the lake. Now converted as the Hotel Lake Palace,
it offers boating and sailing facilities and is a delight for
the trigger-happy photographers and film makers.
Jai
Samand Lake : A beautiful artificial lake constructed
by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1910 A.D. is a popular spot for outing
and picnics. During monsoons, sprawling greenery all around makes
it a visual treat. Easily accessible by road from Alwar.
Vijai
Mandir Palace : A splendid palace, built by Maharaja
Jai Singh in 1918 A. D. picturesque lake overlooking the palace
makes it a fascinating sight.
