Sawai Madhopur

Geography

Located on the main Delhi-Mumbai Railway line, resting in the rolling hills of the Aravalli and Vindhyachal ranges, Sawai Madhopur is today a significant place on the tourist map of India . Founded in 1765 A.D., the town is named after its founder Sawai Madho-1 of Jaipur. The place today receives worldwide recognition as it the gateway to the famous Ranthambore National Park . If you are also a wildlife lover, then book yourself with Tour Packages for Sawai Madhopur.
The famous Tiger Reserve of Ranthambore, just 12 kms away from Sawai Madhopur is an important landmark of the place and the reason for its popularity. Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary today offers a powerful assortment of flora and fauna. Tigers, the park's pride rule the place and co-exist along with a large numbers of Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare and Monitor Lizards. Besides this the Park also includes 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles including the Marsh Crocodile & amphibians and 30 mammals.

History

Ranthambhor has been a witness to the rise and fall of many rulers and a series of battle scenes. In the 13th century A.D., 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 15th century A.D., 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 Aurangazeb. Mughal emperor Shah Alam gifted it to Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh 1 of Jaipur in 1754 and since then it was mainted as trhe hunting preserve of the Maharaja sawai madho Singh queen wlizabeth II and the duke of edinburgh were part of the royal part of hunting parties who stayed here.

Sawai Madhopur Attraction

Ranthambhore Nationla Park : The 392 sq.km park comprises of dry deciduous forest sprawling over the undulating terrain of the Arvalli and Vindhaan ranges. The park is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country under the project tiger.The majestc predators assured if protection roam freely during the day times and can be seen at close quarters. Ranthambtor sanctuary has large number of sambhar, chital nigai chinkar langur wild boar and peafowl.
A system of three pretty artificial lakes padam talsb rajbagh and Milak talab alongwith a number of anicuits are part of the biosphere. Beside enhancing the scenic beauty of the park, they are an important source of water for the inhabitants of the park.While deer congregate here to drink water fresh water cocodile can be seen basking in the winter sun to regulate their body temperture. The lake also attracts a large number of migratory and local birds.
The local fauna of the park includes leopard hyena jackal jungle cat sloth bear and a little population of pythons. The lovely jogi Mahal overlooking the pretty Padam Talab at the foot of the fort has a forest rest house. Other accommodation outside the fort also ensures a comfortable stay. The best time to visit is between November and April. Jeeps are available to take you around the park.

The Fort : Ranathambhors royal past manifesests itself in the wel presered imposing fort, built in 1994 A.D. atop a steep high creek 200 metros above sea level ruined pavilions walls chatris and splendid monuments are interspresed within the majestic fort, An 8th century A.D Ganesh temple on an open land attracts thousands of devottes and id the venue for an annual fair held on Bhadrapad sudi Chaturthi fouth day of the bright half in the month of Bhadra

Sawai Madhopur Climate

Summer Mean Max. 37.0 degree C , Mean Min. 23.0 degree C
Winter Mean Max. 29.0 degree C Mean Min. 9.1 degree C

How To Reach Sawai Madhopur

Flight : Jaipur 165km is the nearest airport.

Train : Located on the Delhi Mumbai main railway line, it is well connected with Jaipur and other major tourist centres. Some important train conections are : 4005 expess (hazarat Nizamuddin Sawai Madhopur-Shamgarh); Golden Temple mail(Mumbai-Sawai madhopur jammu )avadh Express (Mumbai-Sawai Madhopur-Gorakpur); Dehradun Express (Mumbai-Sawai Madhopur-Dehradun.

Road : A good network of bus services connect aswai Madhopur with many places.