The northernmost district of Rajasthan, nestled in the Aravalli hills, is home to the Sariska Tiger Reserve. The haunted Bhangarh Fort, the romantic Siliserh Lake, and the Neemrana Fort-Palace heritage hotel are within easy reach.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Alwar, by time of day.
Morning
- Sariska Tiger Reserve jeep safari3h 30m · moderate
- Bhangarh Fort ruins (90km)3h · moderate
- Neemrana Fort-Palace heritage experience (80km)4h · easy
Afternoon
- Siliserh Lake boat ride1h 30m · easy
- Alwar City Palace & Museum2h · easy
About 14h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day5h out
- Sariska Tiger Reserve jeep safari · morning, 3.5h
- Siliserh Lake boat ride · afternoon, 1.5h
Safari timings are strict — arriving today means you're ready for the early morning tomorrow.
- 2🏛️ Heritage Day5h out
- Bhangarh Fort ruins (90km) · morning, 3h
- Alwar City Palace & Museum · afternoon, 2h
Final day in Alwar — these sites are clustered to minimise backtracking — history in a logical sequence.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Alwar tripMust-see highlights
Sariska Tiger Reserve jeep safari
Bhangarh Fort (haunted 17th c., 90km)
Alwar City Palace & museum
Siliserh Lake boat ride & heritage hotel
Neemrana Fort-Palace (heritage stay, 80km)
Moosi Maharani Chhatri (ornate cenotaph)
Vijay Mandir Palace lake reflection
Sariska Pandupol Hanuman Temple
Talvriksha Temple forest
Kankwari Fort inside Sariska
Tijara Jain Temple (80km)
Kesroli heritage hill fort (25km)
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Alwar Junction 2 km · Indira Gandhi International (Delhi) 160 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Delhi → Alwar
train · 2.5h
₹250
approx.
Jaipur → Alwar
train · 3h
₹200
approx.
Nearby attractions
Alwar questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Alwar?
The best months are February, November, December. October – March July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Alwar?
Most people spend 2 days in Alwar. There are around 5 main things to do, totalling roughly 14 hours of activity.
How do you get to Alwar?
The nearest railway station is Alwar Junction (2 km) and the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International (Delhi) (160 km). The cheapest common route is Jaipur → Alwar by train, about ₹200 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Alwar cost?
Stays start around ₹800 per night, with food about ₹400 per person per day and entry at ₹200.
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