

lwar
is a pleasant little town with more greens than any other place in
Rajasthan. The city came into prominence when it got itself freed from the
control of Jaipur State in the 18th century. Alwar is the city nearest to
New Delhi. Beautiful palaces, jungles and some fine heritage hotels make it
a worthwhile Rajasthani destination in hand's reach.
The City Palace is a beautiful and imposing building in perfect condition.
The government museum of Alwar has some of the finest exhibits including the
rare miniature paintings on ivory.
Sariska
Tiger Reserve: The picturesque jungles of Sariska have tigers, wild
boars, spotted deer, blue bulls, etc in good numbers. The protected park can
be visited in jeep safaris. The best way is to stay in the pleasant Sariska
Palace (located within the forest) and take two or three wildlife safaris at
different times of the day. There is another picturesque location a few
miles away by the side of Lake Siliserh, where one can consider staying.
Neemrana and Kesroli: One of India's finest heritage hotels is the
Neemrana fort on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. It is the oldest fort that has
been converted into a hotel and a stay here is definitely for the people
with elite tastes. The fort has been carefully revived with each of its
stunning rooms refurbished on a specific theme. 20 kilometers outside Alwar
is another rustic fort Kesroli that has been converted into a character
hotel.