» Sawai Madhopur

Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to the world renowned Ranthambhore National Park - the famous Tiger Reserve, just 12 kms away from here. Ranthambhore has been a witness to the rise and fall of many rulers and a series of battle scenes. In the 13th century AD, Govinda, the grandson of Prithviraj Chauhan took over the reign of the land. Later his successor Vagbhatta, beautified the city and built a noteworthy temple at Jhain.

In the middle of the 15th century AD, Rana Kumbha captured the fort and gifted it to his son to be occupied later by the Hada Rajputs of Bundi and Mughal Emperors, Akbar and Aurangzeb. Mughal Emperor Shah Alam gifted it to Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur in 1740's and since then it was maintained as the hunting preserve of the Maharaja. (Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were part of the royal hunting parties who stayed here.

» Major Attractions of Sawai Madhopur

Ranthambore National Park : The 392 sq. km. Park comprises of dry deciduous forests sprawling over an undulating terrain of the Aravalli and Vindhyan ranges .The park is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country under the Project Tiger. The majestic predators, assured of protection, roam freely during the day time and can be seen at close quarters. Ranthambhor sanctuary has a large number of sambhar, chital. Nilgai, chinkara, langur , wild boar and peafowl.

The Fort : Ranthambhor’s royal past manifests itself in the well-preserved imposing fort, built in 994 A.D. atop a steep high creek 200 metres above sea level. Ruined pavilions, walls, chhatris and splendid monuments are interspersed within the majestic fort. An 8th century A.D. Ganesh temple on an open land attracts thousands of devotees and is the venue for an annual fair held on. Bhadrapad Sudi Chaturthi, fourth day of the bright half, in the month of Bhadra.

Ganesh Chaturthi : In Sawai Madhopur, the festival is rather special. The temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha is located in the fort of Ranthambore, about 12 kms from Sawai Madhopur and it is one of the most important Ganesha temples in the State.

» Places to Stay in Sawai Madhopur

RTDC Hotel Jhoomar Baori; RTDC Hotel Vinayak; SawaiMadhopur Lodge, PWD Rest House. Also a wide range of accommodation of different categories

» Shopping in Sawai Madhopur

The region is famous for 'Khus' perfumes and other objects made of 'Khus ' including fans, small boxes, caps, etc.

» How to Get there

Air : Jaipur 165 kms is the nearest airport

Rail : The place is well connected with Jaipur as well as other adjoining centres. Few train connections are : Awadh Express : Mumbai - Sawai Madhopur - Dehradun Golden Temple Mail : Mumbai - Sawai Madhopur - Amritsar Intercity Express : Delhi - Indore

Road : A good network of bus services connects Sawai Madhopur with many places.

Local Transport : Unmetered taxis and auto-rickshaws. Also cycle-rickshaws and tongas.

» Nearby Cities

    » Bundi: 127 km
    » Jaipur: 145 km
    » Kota: 175 km
    » Ranthambore: 12 km

» General Information

    » Climate : Summer :Max. - 37°C Min. - 23°C
                        Winter : Max. - 29.0°C Min. - 9.1°C
                        Rainfall : 68 cms.
    » Clothing : Summer - Light Tropical
                        Winter: Woolen
    » Languages : Rajasthani, Hindi, English

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Hotels in Sawai Madhopur
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