Being one of the major cities in the state of Rajasthan, Alwar sees a large number of tourists every year. Although the city is counted among the most developed cities in the state, still it is also acclaimed for its cultural heritage and historical monuments. Travelers from all across the world arrive in the city of Alwar to witness various art forms that have died at other places. Even the historical monuments at the city are extremely inviting and make you revisit the bygone era of chivalrous Rajput rulers who were known to be the most efficient among all rulers of those times.

The city of Alwar that has attained a prominent place for the famous Sariska National Park has a number of historic monuments to boast about. Right inside the forests of Sariska National Park lies a fort that has a lot of historic importance. Kankwari fort, located inside the national park is the place where Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb had exiled his brother Dara Shikoh. Situated amidst beautiful landscapes, this fort is now in ruins but still makes for an extremely enjoyable trip owing to its location and the road that leads to the fort. An adventure tourist would enjoy a drive to this fort the most.

Another fort for which the city of Alwar is famous for is the famous Kankwari. Established somewhere in the tenth century, this fort is perched on a hilltop at a distance of nearly 15 kms from the main city. After passing through the control of Khanzadas, Mughals, Pathans and Jats, the fort was finally annexed by Pratap Singh who later founded the city of Alwar. Situated at a height of around 1000 feet from the city of Alwar, Kankwari is worth visiting for its temples and panoramic landscapes. One can get a beautiful view of the Alwar city from Kankwari.

  Kankwari Fort
  Kankwari Fort

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