Alwar weekend trip from Delhi
City palace, a hill fort and Siliserh lake
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- By road
- 173 km
- By bus
- ≈ 3 h
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹4,780 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Friday-evening trains from Delhi
Vande Bharat Express 20978Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
6:28 pm
Delhi Cantt
1 h 54 min
8:22 pm
Alwar Jn
Rjsthn S Kranti 22463Fri, Sun
9:25 pm
Delhi Sarai Rohilla
2 h 6 min
11:31 pm
Alwar Jn
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Alwar.
- Direct busAbout 3 h (fastest 2 h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹299 a seat.
- By road173 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadAlwar Jn, in town.
- Nearest airportJaipur, 115 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
21°
9°
2d rain
Feb
25°
13°
1d rain
Mar
31°
18°
2d rain
Apr
38°
23°
1d rain
May
39°
26°
2d rain
Jun
39°
28°
6d rain
Jul
34°
27°
17d rain
Aug
32°
26°
17d rain
Sep
32°
25°
9d rain
Oct
32°
21°
1d rain
Nov
28°
16°
1d rain
Dec
22°
11°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — the palace and the tank
- 11:30 amCity Palace (Vinay Vilas) and the Government Museum inside it
- 1:30 pmMoosi Maharani ki Chhatri and Sagar tank behind the palace
- 3:30 pmKalakand at Baba Thakur Das, Alwar's best-known milk-cake shop
- 5:00 pmPurjan Vihar (Company Bagh) and the evening market
Sunday — Bala Quila and Siliserh
- 8:00 amDrive up to Bala Quila on the ridge
- 10:30 amBreakfast back in town
- 12:00 pmSiliserh Lake and the RTDC Lake Palace (13 km)
- 1:30 pmLunch at the Lake Palace terrace
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Alwar: questions people ask
How far is Alwar from Delhi?
About 173 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 3 h and the Vande Bharat Express takes 1 h 54 min to Alwar Jn.
What is the best time to visit Alwar?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Alwar?
Yes. The quickest after work on a Friday is the Vande Bharat Express (20978): it leaves Delhi Cantt at 6:28 pm and reaches Alwar Jn at 8:22 pm (runs Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Also: the Rjsthn S Kranti (22463) at 9:25 pm from Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Alwar?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹299 a seat, and the journey takes about 3 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Alwar?
Warmest in May (days around 39°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 9°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 17 rainy days.
Can I do Alwar in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Alwar cost?
From about ₹4,780 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Alwar this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.