About Company Garden
Company Garden, also known as Purjan Vihar or Company Bagh, is a historic public garden established in 1868 in the heart of Alwar, Rajasthan. Created during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh and named after the East India Company, this 28.3-acre green space features lush gardens, walking paths, and a distinctive greenhouse called Shimla. The garden receives its water supply through a 3 km stone aqueduct from Siliserh Lake, showcasing historical engineering.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-maintained heritage garden with tall trees providing shade, walking and jogging paths, open green spaces for picnics, and children's play areas with swings and rides. The garden features a historic greenhouse structure called Shimla. Street food vendors are located outside the park gates. The environment is peaceful and suitable for morning walks, yoga, and family outings.
Key highlights
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Historic garden established in 1868 during Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh's reign
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Greenhouse called 'Shimla' added in 1885 by Maharaja Mangal Singh
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Water supplied via 3 km stone masonry aqueduct from Siliserh Lake
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Spacious 28.3-acre area with walking paths and open lawns
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Children's play areas with swings and roller rides
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Open-air gym facilities for fitness activities
History of Company Garden
Built in 1868 during the reign of Maharaja Shiv Dan Singh (also known as Sheodan Singh). Named 'Company Bagh' after the East India Company, which was Alwar's British ally and protector. Later renamed Purjan Vihar by Maharaja Jai Singh.
Culture & Context
Features a historic greenhouse called 'Shimla' (summer house) added in 1885 by Maharaja Mangal Singh. The garden's water supply comes from Siliserh Lake through a 3 km long stone masonry aqueduct, representing historical engineering.
Route
| By train | Approximately 2 km from Alwar Railway Station |
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