Key hubs
Alwar (Sariska) airport and railway station
- Airport
- No commercial airport in the city. Jaipur (JAI) and Delhi (DEL) are the usual gateways, each roughly 150 km by road; allow three to four hours.
- Railway station
- Alwar Junction (AWR), on the Delhi–Jaipur line, close to the Fateh Jung tomb and a few kilometres from the City Palace
- Getting around
- Hire a car for Sariska, Siliserh and day trips; autos and e-rickshaws work for the old city. Safari jeeps are booked through the reserve.
How to reach Alwar (Sariska) by air
There is no commercial airport in Alwar. The usual gateways are Jaipur (JAI) and Delhi (DEL), both roughly 150 km away, which is about three to four hours by road depending on traffic.
How to reach Alwar (Sariska) by train
Alwar Junction (AWR) is the main railhead, on the Delhi–Jaipur route, with services to Delhi, Jaipur and several other cities. Taxis and autos wait outside.
How to reach Alwar (Sariska) by road
Alwar lies off the Delhi–Jaipur corridor, with Neemrana on the highway to the north-east. Delhi and Jaipur are each about 150 km away by road. Sariska is about 36 km from the station.
Getting around Alwar (Sariska)
A private car and driver is the easiest option for Sariska, Siliserh and day trips. Autos and e-rickshaws cover the old city. Safari jeeps are booked through the reserve.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Alwar (Sariska)
- Do Sariska safaris in winter mornings only if you can tolerate a cold open vehicle; carry a jacket and a blanket in December and January.
- Pandupol and Kankwari involve rough forest roads in a jeep. Ask your driver and the forest office whether the track is open and suits the passengers.
- Hire a car for the whole day for Sariska or Bhangarh. There is little public transport on those routes.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.