Lying on the main Delhi - Mumbai railway line, 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.
Prime Attractions of Sawai Madhopur
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.
Excursions from Sawai Madhopur
Ranthambore National Park (12Km.)
The Ranthambore National Park was the hunting ground of Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1955, it was declared a game sanctuary; in 1980, it became a national park. But with the commissioning of Project Tiger in 1972, it was included in the project.
Leisure - Sawai Madhopur
Shopping
The region is famous for 'Khus' perfumes and other objects made of 'Khus ' including fans, small boxes, caps, etc.
How To Get There - Sawai Madhopur
By Air
Jaipur 165 kms is the nearest airport.
By Rail
Located on the Delhi - Mumbai main railway line, it is well connected with Jaipur and other major tourist centres. Some important train connections are : 4005 Express (Hazrat Nizamuddin-Sawai Madhopur-Shamgarh); GoldenTemple Mail (Mumbai-Sawai Madhopur-Jammu); Avadh Express (Mumbai-SawaiMadhopur-Gorakhpur); Dehradun Express (Mumbai-Sawai Madhopur-Dehradun).
By 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.
Places To Stay - Sawai Madhopur
RTDC Hotel Jhoomar Baori; RTDC Hotel Vinayak; SawaiMadhopur Lodge; PWD Rest House. Also a wide range of accommodation of different categories.
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