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Sawai Madhopur Travel Guide
Lying on the main Delhi-Mumbai railway line, Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to the world renowned Ranthambhor National Park- the famous Tiger Reserve , just 12 km away from here. 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 Vagabhatta, beautified the city and built a noteworthy temple at Jhain.In the middle of the 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 I of Jaipur in 1754 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 who stayed here.
General Information
Places to See :
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.
Ranthambhor
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. A system of three
pretty artificial lakes-Padam Talab,Rajbagh and Milak Talab, alongwith a number
of anicuts are part of the biosphere. Besides 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 crocodiles can be seen
basking in the winter sun to regulate their body temperature. 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.
Sawai Madhopur Travel Guide - Reservation Form
Sawai Madhopur Travel Guide
Lying on the main Delhi-Mumbai railway line, Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to the world renowned Ranthambhor National Park- the famous Tiger Reserve , just 12 km away from here. 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 Vagabhatta, beautified the city and built a noteworthy temple at Jhain.In the middle of the 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 I of Jaipur in 1754 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 who stayed here.
General Information
| Climate Altitude Area : | Summer : 37.0 degree
C(Max.) 23.0 degree C(Min) Winter : 29.0 degree C(Max.) 9.1 degree C(Min) 237 metres 38.10 sq. km. |
| Rainfall | 68 cms. |
| Clothing | Summer: light tropical Winter : light woolen |
| Languages | Rajasthani, Hindi, English |
| Best Season | October to March |
Places to See :
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.
Ranthambhor
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. A system of three
pretty artificial lakes-Padam Talab,Rajbagh and Milak Talab, alongwith a number
of anicuts are part of the biosphere. Besides 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 crocodiles can be seen
basking in the winter sun to regulate their body temperature. 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.
Sawai Madhopur Travel Guide - Reservation Form
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