High Season : Oct - Mar
8 - 20℃
Low Season : Apr - June
42 - 28℃
Nearest Airport -JAI
Sanganer Airport, Jaipur
Nearest Train Stations -SWM
Sawai Madhopur Junction
History
The early history of Sawai Madhopur originated in Fort Ranthambore. The oldest settlement is near the fortress. According to popular belief, Ranthambore Fort was built by King Chauhan Rajput Spaldaksha in 944 AD, while according to another school, the fort was built by King Chauchan Jayant in 1110 AD. In the Middle Ages, the Ranthambore fort changed hands until the Mughal dynasty handed over the fort to Sawai Madho Singh, the ruler of Jaipur, in 1765. Sawai Madhopur is home to the famous Ranthambore National Park and one of the most popular destinations in Rajasthan. Sawai Madhopur is named after Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur himself during his reign in 1750-1768. The city of Sawai Madhopur is located between the Aravali and Vindhya mountains, in a landscape of hills and forests.
Facts & Culture
Sawai Madhopur is also known as Tiger City and has the famous Ranthambore National Park. The vast desert is famous for its tiger population, but it is also home to leopards, bears, crocodiles, and many other animal species. Ranthambore Fort, a 10th-century fortress, sits on top of a hill and occupies approximately 1.5 square miles (4 square kilometers). Walk on the huge stone walls and visit the temples, palaces, and monuments of the fort. The Mansingh and Kailad Devi Tiger Reserves are close to Ranthambore National Park. The Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History is located just outside Sawai Madhopur. Visit the stuffed toys and butterfly specimens collected at the museum. Also worth visiting is Shilpgram Sawai Madhopur, a handicraft village and an ethnographic museum where you can learn about the lifestyles of local tribes and see how crafts and works of art are made. Sawai Madhopur is famous for its guava, which is often referred to as "Mädhopur guavas" in Rajasthan. This place is not only famous for its wildlife, but also for its historical importance. The rich and glorious past of this place is reflected in the magnificent Ranthambore Fort and other historical monuments. Sawai Madhopur attractions allow all visitors to see the traditions and culture of Rajasthan. This place is connected to major cities like Jaipur and Delhi by rail, road, and air.
Places to See
Ranthambore Fort
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- 0600-1800
- 2, Ranthambhor Rd, Vigyan Nagar, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan 322001
- Wheelchair Accessible - No
- Toilet- No
Ranthambore National Park
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- Ranthambore, Rajasthan.
- Wheelchair Accessible - No
- Toilet- No
Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History
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- 1000-1800
- Ramsinghpura, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan 322027
- Wheelchair Accessible - No
- Toilet- No
Ranthambore School of Art
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- 0900-1700
- MDR111, Subhash Nagar, Saptar, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan 322021
- Wheelchair Accessible - No
- Toilet- No
Village of Woman Craft
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- Day Time
- F-15, Gas Plant Road, RIICO Industrial Area, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan 322001
- Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
- Toilet- Yes
National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary
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- 0500-1900
- Palighat Teh-Khandar, Sawai Madhopur 322001 India.
- Wheelchair Accessible - No
- Toilet- No
