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Sawai Madhopur
is located in Rajasthan and is basically the base for
visiting the renowned Ranthambore National Park. Laid
out on the lines of a planned city, it was built by Sawai
Madho Singh I, the Maharaja of Jaipur, during the late 18th
century and is named after him. The city has a turbulent
past, with many battles fought here, and has been passed
from one ruling dynasty to another. Each ruler, from the
Mughal emperors to the Rajput kings, contributed to the
ornamentation of the city, building temples and a fort
here.
Places to See in
Sawai Madhopur:
The Fort:
Ranathambhors royal past manifest itself in the well
preserved imposing fort, built in 1994 A.D. atop a
steep high creek 200 metros above sea level ruined pavilions
walls chatris and splendid monument are intersperse within
the majestic fort, An 8th century A.D Ganesh temple
on an open land attracts thousands of devotes and id the
venue for an annual fair held on Bhadrapad sudi Chaturthi
fouth day of the bright half in the month of Bhadra.
Ranthambore National
Park:
Ranthambore National Park is one of the most important
tourist attractions in Sawai Madhopur. This is world famous
National Reserve located in Rajasthan near Sawai Madhopur.
Earlier the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur, the
Park at Ranthambore was once the scene of royal
hunting parties. Today, it is famous for its tigers and is
one of the best places in the country to see these royal
predators in the wild. A good time to visit is between
November and April when the nature of the dry deciduous
forests makes sightings common. Declared a sanctuary in
1955, it became a Tiger Reserve in 1979 under Project Tiger.
How to Reach:
By Air: The
airport nearest to Sawai Madhopur is at Jaipur, which is 175
km away.
By Rail: The railway station at Sawai Madhopur
connects the town with Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities
in Western India.
By Road: Sawai Madhopur is easily accessible by road
from neighboring cities like Agra, Bharatpur, Delhi, Kota
and Jaipur.
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