Bala Quila Fort, <em>Alwar</em>
Alwar

Bala Quila Fort, Alwar

About Bala Quila Fort

Opening Hours: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm 

Prime Day & Hours: Weekends 

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

Tickets: Offline

Nearest Railway Station: Alwar Junction, about 11 km away

Nearest Airport: Jaipur International Airport, about 185 km away

Nearest Bus Stop: Alwar Bus Station, about 8 km away


The Bala Quilla Fort (also known as Alwar Fort) sits on top of the Aravalli hills, rising up to about 300 meters above Alwar city. A winding path through rough ground leads to wide ramparts that are about 5 km long from north to south and 1.5 km long from east to west. Walk through the six massive gates, Jai Pol, Suraj Pol, Laxman Pol, Chand Pol, Krishna Pol, and Andheri Gate, each one beautifully carved and holding rich history. 


Nikumbh Rajputs built Bala Quila in 928 CE, and Khanzada ruler Alawal Khan took it over around 1492. Over the years, it changed hands many times, first by the Mughals, then by the Marathas and Jats, and finally by Maharana Pratap Singh of the Kachwaha Rajputs in 1775.


Inside, you can witness the ponds like Suraj Kund and Salim Sagar for a serene experience. The Nikumbh Mahal palace, with its marble columns and jharokhas, temples, and an arms museum with swords, cannons, and muskets, adds a sense of antiquity and grandeur. The terraces offer a stunning view over the Aravalli hills and the city below, especially at sunrise and sunset. 


Visitors don't just see the fort, they also step back in time to Rajasthan's layered past, experiencing the grandeur and culture that are still alive in these old walls.

Bala Quila Fort Highlights

• Visit Bala Quila Fort, also known as the Alwar Fort, situated on top of the Aravalli Hills, providing beautiful views of the city.
• Learn about the rich history, as the fort has been fought over and ruled by Mughals, Marathas and Jats.
• Discover Nikumbha Mahal with marble pillars and latticed balconies exemplifying the grandeur of the architecture. 
• Explore the reservoirs like Suraj Kund, Salim Sagar, Jal Mahal, and other stepwells showcasing historic water conservation. 

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Point of Interest for Bala Quila Fort

Learn about Grand Gateways & Defensive Architecture

Learn about Grand Gateways & Defensive Architecture

Each of the six beautiful gates, Jai Pol, Suraj Pol, Laxman Pol, Chand Pol, Krishna Pol, and Andheri Gate, are beautifully carved and a sight to behold. Learning about how the fort was built, with 15 big towers, 51 small towers, and about 446 musket loopholes show that their defence was very well planned.

Witness Inner Palaces & Reservoirs

Witness Inner Palaces & Reservoirs

Check out Nikumbha Mahal, Jal Mahal, and the water bodies like Suraj Kund and Salim Sagar. The elevated point gives photographers a great view of Alwar city and the Aravalli Hills, especially at golden hours.

Explore the Historic Arms & Artefact Museum

Explore the Historic Arms & Artefact Museum

Visit the museum on site to see a collection of cannons, muskets, swords, shields, and other weapons from the time of battle. This will give you a better idea of Rajasthan's martial history.

Embark on Safari through the Leopard Trail

Embark on Safari through the Leopard Trail

The Sariska Forest Department runs an open-air jeep safari that starts on the Pratap Bandh forest road. This exciting path goes through thick woods, which makes it more likely that you'll see leopards, deer, peacocks, and other animals before you even get to the fort gates.

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