Purjan Vihar Overview, Alwar

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Purjan vihar, Alwar is a beautiful and aesthetic garden well-known in Rajasthan. The verdant greenery and brilliant architecture of this garden is something that you must visit on your trip to Alwar. Built-in 1868 by Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh this picturesque destination with splendid lawns and the trimmed garden is located in the heart of the city and draws many visitors from different parts of the nation. This was once a royal heritage property but is now open for the common public owing to its beauty and old-world charm.

Tips For Visiting

This place is open from 9 am to 5 pm for tourists and visitors. There is no entry fee to get into the garden. The minimum time required to explore this place is about 1-2 hours.

Things to do

Purjan Vihar, Alwar is an ideal picnic spot to enjoy your day with family and friends. You can explore this stunning garden and enjoy its architecture. Along with this, you can enjoy other activities like visiting tiger reserve and going fishing in Lake Siliserh or if you are a devotee of Karni Mata you can visit Karni Mata temple on your tour to the city of Alwar. There are tons of other activities like visiting forts, museums, palaces, etc which you can plan and enjoy with all your loved ones on your trip.

How to reach?

This tourist destination is well connected by rail, road, and air. The nearest railway station is the Alwar railway station, which is connected with major cities railway stations like Mumbai, Agra, etc while Jaipur airport is the nearest airport which is also welled with regular domestic flights. PurjanVihar, Alwar being in the center of the city, can easily be reached by taking a rickshaw, taxi or local bus.

History

The garden was created in the 19th century by Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh in the year 1868. Huge structures with dome known as ‘Shimla’ were built all around the garden to prevent the blazing sun from entering this stunning garden. This was built as a summer house to escape the soaring temperature of the desert. Originally the garden was known as ‘company garden’ but the park was later renamed by Maharaja Jai Singh as Purjan Vihar. The outstanding formation of structure and innate aesthetic beauty of the garden of Purjan Vihar, Alwar is what draws tourist from all over the world

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit this picturesque Purjan Vihar, Alwar is during sunrise so that you can appreciate its natural beauty to the fullest. The period from September to February is an ideal time to take your family and friends on this trip. The weather is very moderate in Alwar with hot summer, rainy monsoon, and pleasant winters.

Nearby Attractions

Siliserh Lake- The Lake was built in 1845 AD by Maharaj Vinay Singh who has several domed cenotaphs. It is spread over 7 sqkm and forms the backdrop of Siliserh palace. The major activity on the lake is fishing and it is 13km away from the city of Alwar. You can see a lot of migratory birds on your trip to Siliserh Lake, too as it is located within Aravalli hills.

Bala Quila - The fort was built before Mughal rule in India and is also known as Alwar fort. It is located 595m away from the city center. The fort is large and consists of 15 large towers and 51 small towers. There are 6 gates and 446 holes for firing guns. The gates are named after famous personalities which adds to its attraction and has much history associated with it.

Government Museum - This is a must-visit place with lots of Persian and Sanskrit manuscripts, musical instruments, stuffed animals, miniature paintings, pottery, and brass work, etc which can be seen in government museums. Formed post-independence it houses several items from the palace.

Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri– It is a tomb of Maharaja Bhaktawar Singh and his queen Rani Moosi. The tomb was built by Maharaja Vinay Singh and is on pillared walls. This elephant structured design is a key element of the attraction along with gold leaf painting and sculptures in the ceiling.

The cenotaph is made from indo- Islamic architectural design like floral tracery, domed arches, etc. The Chhatri is located in the banks of Lake Sagar, surrounded by a garden.

Karni Mata Temple- This popular pilgrim temple is situated on the way to Bala Qila in Alwar. The temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, who is a guardian deity of royal families. It is built in sandstone and has an exemplary design that blends Indian and Mughal styles.

It has pillared galleries topped with carved domes and pergolas while the inner walls depict stories of Karni Mata. The temple is known for rats and draws devotees from different parts of the world.

PurjanVihar, Alwar has become a landmark Alwar attraction with its luxuriant lawns and natural beauty under the patronage of maharaja Shiv Dan Singh. This is among the most beautiful tourist destination in Alwar and attracts visitors from in and around the world. With easy connectivity and tons of places to visit and activities to do, Alwar makes for an ideal getaway for a family vacation. So next time you want to plan a trip to Rajasthan, make sure to stop at Alwar to enjoy its rich culture and breath-taking beautiful tourist destinations to enjoy your vacation to the fullest.

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