Places to visit in Sawai Madhopur Tourist Places Rajasthan India
This historic town nestling amidst Vindhyas and Aravali ranges is more popular as the ‘gateway’ to the famous Ranthambhor Fort and National Park.
Ranthambhor National Park (14 km)
The famous park is named after the Ranthambhor fort, set within its precincts. The park sprawls over an area of 392 sq km of dry deciduous and tropical thorn forest with nullahs and waterfalls. It is perhaps one of the best sites for observing and photographing the majestic tiger. Other carnivores here are, leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, caracal, jungle cat, sloth bear and ratel. The herbivorous population includes chital, sambar, blue bull and chinkara etc. Sambar, the largest Asiatic deer is also the pride of the park. In fact, nowhere else one may see sambars so frequently durng the day time. Wild boars and langurs are a common sight in the park. Among the reptiles, crocodiles can be seen basking in the sun near the lakes and there is also small presence of pythons. There are over 300 varieties of birds in the sanctuary. The commonly sighted birds include peafowls, parakeets, doves, partridges, stroks, egrets, fly catchers, eagles and owls. Migratory birds like greylag goose, ruddy shelduck and pintails visit the park during winters. Some rare birds like the black eagle and the crested hawk eagle can also be seen here. The three artificial lakes, Rajbag, Padam Talab and malik Talab add to the beauty of the reserve and are also the main source of water for the wildlife. These are fine places to observe the wildlife, as animals congregate here for a drink. The beautiful Jogi mahal overlooking the preety Padam Talab, at the foot of the fort has a forest Rest House. The best season for visiting Ranthambhor depends on the special interest of the visitor. The park is open for visitors from October to June. But, November to March are considered to be the best months for observing wildlife.
Ranthambor Fort
The ancient fort perched atop a steep high creek has been a focal point of historical developments of the region. It is said to be built in 994 AD and has been a symbol of strength and inaccessibility. The fort witnessed several attacks and seizes by the rulers of Delhi and Agra. Rao Hamir was the most illustrious ruler to sit on the throne of Ranthambhor fort. He fought against Alauddin Khiliji in 1301.
Within the ramparts are relics of magnificent monuments, chhatris (cenotaphs), ponds and lakes reflecting the grandeur of the bygone era. It is indeed a splendid sentinel to ancient character of Indian culture and philosophy. Toran Dwar, Mahadeo Chhatri, Sameton Ki Haveli, 32 pillared chhatri, Mosque and the Ganesh temple are worth seeing. The 8thcentury Ganesh temple has emerged as a major attraction of the fort. Thousands of devotees visit the shrine and seek blessings for happiness and prosperity. A large number of wedding invitations are received through postal mail, inviting Lord Ganesha to visit and bless the wedding ceremony.
Sawai Madhopur Map
Sawai Madhopur Distance Guide |
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| Alwar | 310 Km | ||
| Banswara | 565 Km | ||
| Barmer | 641 Km | ||
| Bharatpur | 191 Km | ||
| Bhilwara | 247 Km | ||
| Bikaner | 486 Km | ||
| Bundi | 111 Km | ||
| Chittaurgarh | 257 Km | ||
| Churu | 356 Km | ||
| Dungarpur | 475 Km | ||
| Ganganagar | 625 Km | ||
| Jaipur | 172 Km | ||
| Jaisalmer | 720 Km | ||
| Jhalawar | 233 Km | ||
| Jhunjhunun | 335 Km | ||
| Jodhpur | 419 Km | ||
| Kota | 148 Km | ||
| Nagaur | 411 Km | ||
| Pali | 434 Km | ||
| Ajmer | 249 Km | ||
| Sikar | 274 Km | ||
| Sirohi | 545 Km | ||
| Tonk | 74 Km | ||
| Udaipur | 373 Km | ||