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Visit Alwar in Rajasthan and Watch the Tigers Closely
Posted: Oct 14, 2016
Alwar is a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan and its close proximity to Sariska Tiger reserve further makes it well-liked and admired place to visit.
A road trip to Sariska is totally worth it to witness the wild life preserved in the national park and tiger reserve. Apart from tigers, you can also catch a sight of Indian leopards, caracal, Hyena, jackal, jungle cat, sambar, antelope, wild boar, monkeys, kingfisher, peafowl and quail among others.
What to do in Alwar
There are oodles of things to do and enjoy in Alwar. From visiting the Sariska Tiger Reserve and the formidable Bhangarh Fort to participating in Alwar Festival held every year in February and Matsya festival known for the rich mores and cultural ethos- a trip to Alwar will keep you on your toes filled with
excitement and enthusiasm.
Once in Alwar, you can also visit Bala Quila to adore the cultural architecture or City Palace to eyewitness the royal residence of Raja Vinay Singh.
Where to stay in Alwar
There are numerous luxury hotels in Alwar and most of them have been converted from forts to hotels. You will find incredible service and hospitality along with all modern and state-of-the-art facilities you might need during your stay. From a well stocked bar to the multi-cuisine restaurant, high speed internet to well-appointed luxurious guest bedrooms- luxury hotels in Alwar will ensure your stay is comfortable and memorable.
The luxury hotels that have been developed especially for tourism purpose are designed to suit your needs and comfort levels. There are hotels of renowned chains too that are known for impeccable services and legendary hospitality.
What to eat in Alwar
While in Alwar, it’s a crime not to indulge in the rich cultural food and local delicacies. Apart from the sweetmeats made from milk, ghee and khoya Rajasthan is famous for, also try the spicy chaat, golgappe and Kachori. You will get a huge variety in chaats and kachori to choose from. For the main course, try out some popular Rajasthani dishes such as Dal Bati Churma, Laal Maas, Mohan Maas, Ker sangria, Bajre ki Khichri, Gatte ki sabzi, Boondo Raita, Rajasthani kadi, gatte ka pulao, Methi Bajra Poori and kalmi Vada. Once done with the main course, delve into the desserts like ghevar, Bhalushahi, gujia, mawa kachori, badam ka halwa and churma ladoo.
There is no dearth to the variety in food and cuisine, you just need to leave enough appetite to enjoy the ghee-added foods in the city. There are various restaurants in Alwar who specialize in local cuisine, although you can easily get a multi-cuisine restaurant in the city or your hotel too as the place is widely visited by domestic as well as international tourists.
How to reach Alwar
The nearest airport to Alwar is Sanganer Airport, jaipur which is about 162 kms from Alwar city. There is a railway station in Alwar and many buses ply from Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai to Alwar at regular intervals.
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