Faridabad to Alwar Taxi Service

Route Overview

Faridabad to Alwar Taxi via Gurgaon and NH-48

Bala Quila overlooks Alwar from its hilltop position, offering wide views across the city and surrounding countryside that explain why the fort was sited there in the first place.

The City Palace sits below the fort, more ornate in its architecture and now partly used for government offices, with remaining sections open to visitors interested in its courtyards.

Alwar's old town retains a working market character, easy to explore on foot between the fort and palace, and noticeably different from the more polished heritage circuits of Jaipur or Udaipur.

From Faridabad, the drive routes through Gurgaon before joining NH-48, short enough overall to work comfortably as a single-day trip, though an overnight stay allows more time at each site without rushing.

Given how close Sariska Tiger Reserve sits, Alwar often becomes a base for travellers combining a safari with the town's heritage sights, though it stands well as a destination in its own right too.

Travel Details

Distance, Time and Route Highlights

From Faridabad, the route passes through Gurgaon onto NH-48 before turning off toward Alwar's old town and fort area.

Route Stages

Faridabad to Alwar Route Stages

• Faridabad → Gurgaon — The drive routes through Gurgaon before joining NH-48.
• Gurgaon → Behror — The main NH-48 stretch heading southwest.
• Behror → Alwar — A shorter connecting stretch from the highway into Alwar.

Stops Along the Way

Places to Stop Between Faridabad and Alwar

• Behror (waypoint) — A practical stop along NH-48 before continuing toward Alwar.

Places to Visit

Top Attractions in Alwar

• Bala Quila — Overlooking Alwar from its hilltop location, this fort offers wide views across the city and surrounding countryside. Its walls remain in reasonably good condition, and walking along them gives a real sense of its earlier defensive purpose.
• City Palace (Vinay Vilas Mahal) — This ornate palace sits below the fort and is partly used for government offices, though several sections stay open to visitors interested in the architecture and courtyards. The mix of decorative design with present-day administrative function makes it worth exploring.
• Siliserh Lake Palace — Originally a royal hunting lodge overlooking Siliserh Lake, this palace now functions as a heritage hotel, though the grounds and lakeside views remain open to non-staying visitors as well. It offers a quieter, more scenic alternative to the busier fort and palace in central Alwar.

Good to Know

Best Time to Travel and Road Notes

Best season: October to March brings the most comfortable temperatures for touring the fort and old town, since this part of Rajasthan runs genuinely hot through summer. Planning an early visit to Bala Quila is worth it, both for cooler conditions and clearer views before the day's haze builds.

Road note: NH-48 sees a steady flow of long-distance traffic through most of this drive, though the route stays shorter and more predictable than trips further into Rajasthan. Drivers experienced with this corridor still leave buffer time near the Alwar turn-off.

Cab Choices

Cab Options for Alwar

Sedans work well for a heritage-only day trip, while SUVs suit trips that include a Sariska safari or extra luggage.

• A sedan is comfortable for this route given the flat, fast highway throughout.
• Families with more luggage or planning a few days of sightseeing often prefer an Ertiga or Innova for the extra space.
• AC works consistently through the drive, which matters more here than on most other routes given how hot the plains get.
• Drivers on this route know the highway well and can suggest a sensible halt if the day runs long.

FAQs

Faridabad to Alwar Taxi FAQs