Major city · India
Alwar
Spend 1–2 days in Alwar: see Bala Quila Fort, Jaisamand Lake and Siliserh Lake, then head to Sariska Tiger Reserve or Jaipur.
Alwar is a mid‑size Rajasthani city set in the Aravalli hills. Its main sights – a pre‑Mughal fort, two lakes and a nearby tiger reserve – fit comfortably in a short stay. Use the rail link to Jaipur or Delhi for a day‑trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid May–Jul (high heat)
- Airports
- Jaipur International (JAI) · Indira Gandhi (DEL)
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Alwar100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Alwar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
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- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance/fire · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJAI Jaipur International (≈150 km (93 mi) by road, 2–2.5 h bus).JAI Jaipur International (≈93 mi (150 km) by road, 2–2.5 h bus).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws and local taxis dominate; city bus network connects main sights.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₹50–80 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (pyaaz ki kachori)₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Bala Quila Fortcheck₹200 (≈ US$3) (foreigner ₹400 (≈ US$5))
- Budget bedBudget hotel/guesthouse, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JAI Jaipur International (≈150 km (93 mi) by road, 2–2.5 h bus) · DEL Indira Gandhi (Delhi) (≈160 km (99 mi), 3–4 h bus)JAI Jaipur International (≈93 mi (150 km) by road, 2–2.5 h bus) · DEL Indira Gandhi (Delhi) (≈99 mi (160 km), 3–4 h bus)
Map of Alwar
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
Feb
Best
Mar
Best
Apr
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May
Avoid
Jun
Avoid
Jul
Avoid
Aug
not flagged
Sep
not flagged
Oct
Best
Nov
Best
Dec
Best
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Jul. Month by month →
Weather and climate
Alwar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto‑rickshaws and local taxis dominate; city bus network connects main sights. Trains run hourly to Jaipur (≈1.5 h) and Delhi (≈2 h).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sariska Tiger Reserve
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Train to Alwar (≈15 min), then local bus ₹12 (≈ under US$1), 1½ h
Entry ₹200 for Indian nationals, ₹400 for foreigners.
Jaipur
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Shatabdi train, 1½ h
Morning visit to Amber Fort, return same day.
Delhi
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Express train, 2 h
Long day; consider overnight if you want more than a quick stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ashoka
Budget rooms, single ₹250–300, double ₹300–400, near Gopal Cinema
MGB Hotel
35 rooms, pool, mid‑range; price check
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Train Alwar‑Jaipur (Shatabdi) one‑way2 × ₹500 · check | ₹1,000 |
| Bus to Sariska Reserve2 × ₹10 · check | ₹20 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹800 · check | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹960 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,290 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,580≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (pyaaz ki kachori) | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a budget veg restaurant | ₹100–150 (≈ US$2) |
| Entry to Bala Quila Fortcheck | ₹200 (≈ US$3) (foreigner ₹400 (≈ US$5)) |
| Auto‑rickshaw 2 km | ₹30–40 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
- Bala Quila Fort was closed until 2023; check current status before visiting.
- Summer temperatures often exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer temperatures often exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance/Fire
- 102
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance/Fire102
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Delhi; Indian visa on official e‑visa portal.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Alwar → Jaipur (Shatabdi): about ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6), 1½ h (check)
- Alwar → Sariska (bus): ₹12 (≈ under US$1), 1½ h (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yeh kitna hai?)
- क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya card se bhugtan kar sakta hoon?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alwar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid May–Jul (high heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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