When you think of kings, queens, fortresses and battles, one of the names that come to the forefront is Sawai Madhopur city in Rajasthan, spread across roughly 5042 sq. km. And, if you are an ardent fan of all things bygone, why not visit this historical splendor located 180 km North East of Jaipur and well connected by the Delhi Mumbai Trunk route to Delhi, Jaipur and Kota. Many trains stop here including luxury trains.
Sawai Madhopur city is named after Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I, of Jaipur. A city of historical and religious importance, it boasts of two of India’s finest gems, the Ranthambore Fort and its associated National park, around 11 km away from the city. Your passion for history will be whetted with the long and old tales of glory of the Rajput Kings here.
The jewel in the teeming desert landscape flanked by the Aravallis and the Vindhya ranges that is Sawai Madhopur is the Ranthambhore fort. Huge and imposing with its many mahals, gates, temples, and chattris, it will take your breath away. If you want to indulge that wild side of yours, then the visit to the national park is a must with its dense forest, diverse species and especially its tigers. Wildlife photographers will love it here.
Besides these, Sawai Madhopur is also host to many well-known temples like the Trinetra Ganesh, Kala Bhairava and Chamatkari and many famous temples nearby. The best time to visit the region would be between the months of July to September.
