Alwar is a city and administrative headquarters of Alwar District in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is a part of National Capital Region (NCR) and is located around 160 km south of Delhi, and about 150 km north of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. India's highest ever recorded temperature of 50.6 °C (123.1 °F) was measured at Alwar on 10 May 1956.[1]
Alwar was formerly the capital of the princely state of Alwar. It was formerly spelt as "Ulwar" in British India. This placed it in last position in alphabetically ordered lists, so a king changed the spelling to "Alwar" to bring it to the top.

Major Attractions of Alwar

Prettily situated amidst the craggy and jagged rocks, Alwar in the Aravalli region presents a beautiful mix of different traditions. This hilly terrain in the state of Rajasthan possesses a rich history, which dates back to 1500 BC.This rock fringed tiny locale presents a pebbly as well as a verdant landscape. Formerly known as Mewat, Alwar gained as remarkable seat of art and culture under the patronage of Maharaja Pratap Singh. Like all the princely states of that time, this strong hold of the Rajputs also came under the British rule and remained as the same till India got freedom.
Alwar, a city of majestic monuments and panoramic destinations captivates the tourist with its alluring appeal. This small town, imbibed in the rich cultural heritage provides a great time of good holidaying. Naturally adorned with pretty water bodies and abundant wild life this has always been listed as one of the prominent locations in the tourist’s itineraries.
One among the mesmerizing feature of this picturesque town is the alluring journey in the fairy queen through the length and breadth of the town. The gorgeous valleys and stunning façades look more marvelous when watched through the minuscule glass windows of the moving train.
Alwar was a bustling centre of bookish activities, which gave birth to a number of scholarly persons. The shopping buffs can try their luck in the local markets where they would be provided with a variety of artifacts ranging from colourful bangles to double dyed saris. Roaming through the old boulevards of this historic town would definitely fetch one with unforgettable memories.

How to reach

By Auto

There are autos available from the railway station. They are not very expensive and can the prices can be bargained and many of the drivers speak halting English. They charge around Rs 100 to 150 to reach the main areas of the city. Auto rickshaws generally have special night fares. It may however be difficult to hail an auto during the night.

By Bus

Frequent government buses ply to most parts of the city. They are generally crowded and not comfortable. Government buses are cheap and can be hailed at any point. They charge around Rs 10 to 20 to reach from one end of the city to another.

By Taxi

Another option is to hire one of the local taxis that are available. Most of them charge around Rs 6 per km for Tata Indica and Rs 9 per km for Toyota Qualis.