Sawai Modhopur Rajasthan
Lying on the main Delhi Mumbai railway line Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to the world renowned Ranthambhar National Park-the famous tigers reserve, just 12 km away from here.Sawai Madhopur is an important town with its own history and legends. It is also the entry point to Ranthambore. Ranthambore has been a witness to the rise and fall of many rulers and a series of battle scenes. Remnants of marvellous architectural monuments, ponds and lakes attract a number of tourists.
There are various places of historical interest inside the fort. The Ganesha temple is a major attraction of the Fort. The region around Sawai Madhopur is thick with remnants of its past history. Walls, wells, mosques and hunting lodges adorn the lush rolling hills of the Vindhyas and the Aravalis.In the middle of 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 1 of Jaipur in 1754 and since then it was mainted as trhe hunting preserve of the Maharaja sawai madho Singh queen wlizabeth II and the duke of edinburgh were part of the royal part of hunting parties who stayed here
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The village of Sawai Madhopur with the rolling hills of Aravallis and Vindhayas surrounding it is quiet attractive with a pleasant atmosphere. Hence, if a trip to the national park and fort is over, a walk around the village is an interesting option. Also, Sawai Madhopur, along with other nearby villages is quiet well known for its bandhani and lahariya, block printed textiles, silver jewellery, antique furniture, wood, metal handicrafts, carpets as well as its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes.
How To Reach Sawai Modhopur
By Air
The nearest airport from Sawai Madhopur is Sanganer Airport at Jaipur which is at a distance of 175 km.
By Rail
Sawai Madhopur has a railway station of its own. The Kota Janshatabadi and August Kranti Rajdhani connects Sawai Madhopur to Delhi while Bombay Central - Jaipur Express connects it to Mumbai.
By Road
Sawai Madhopur is well connected by road to Agra (226 km), Bharatpur (166 km), Delhi (434 km), Kota (217 km) and Jaipur (176 km).
