Alwar district, Administrative district in Jaipur division, India
Description
Alwar district is an administrative division in the Jaipur region that covers hilly terrain with forests and farmland scattered throughout. The landscape shows a mix of rocky hills, dense woodland areas, and open fields where farming communities live.
History
The region has roots in the ancient Matsya kingdom, one of the 16 early republics, and later became a princely state in the 1700s. These two periods shaped how the region was governed and organized for hundreds of years.
Culture
Block printing and pottery workshops show the living craft traditions that visitors can find in local communities throughout the region. The district marks important moments with festivals like Teej and Makar Sankranti, when public spaces fill with color and celebration.
Practical
The district is accessible via National Highway NH8 and train services that connect from Alwar city. Visitors should plan their trip during cooler months since summer heat can be intense in this region.
Did you know?
The Fairy Queen locomotive, built in 1855, still runs between Delhi and this district and ranks among the oldest working trains in the world. Heritage train enthusiasts find this a rare chance to ride a piece of railway history that actually moves.
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61.3 km
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61.3 km
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