Located on the main Delhi-Mumbai Railway line, resting
in the rolling hills of the Aravalli and Vindhyachal ranges,
Sawai Madhopur is today a significant place on the tourist
map of India. Founded in 1765 A.D., the town is named
after its founder Sawai Madho-1 of Jaipur. The place today
receives worldwide recognition as it the gateway to the
famous Ranthambore National Park. If you are also a wildlife
lover, then book yourself with Tour Packages for Sawai
Madhopur.
The famous Tiger Reserve of Ranthambore, just 12 kms
away from Sawai Madhopur is an important landmark of
the place and the reason for its popularity. Ranthambore
Wildlife Sanctuary today offers a powerful assortment
of flora and fauna. Tigers, the park's pride rule the
place and co-exist along with a large numbers of Sambar,
Chital, Nilgai, Gazelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare
and Monitor Lizards. Besides this the Park also includes
300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles
including the Marsh Crocodile & amphibians and 30
mammals.
Besides the Ranthambore National Park, other main attractions
of the place include the Jogi Mahal, which has now been
turned into a visitor's lodge. Overlooking the pretty
Padam Talab, the Mahal attracts thousand of visitors
every year who come to see the ancient 'Banyan Tree',
which is the second largest Banyan in the world.
Built in 994 AD atop a steep high creek lying 200 meters
above the sea level, Ranthambore Fort is a well preserved,
imposing architectural marvel of its ancient times.
Ruined pavilions, walls, chhatris and splendid monuments
are situated within the majestic fort. An 8th century
A.D. famous Ganesh temple on an open land attracts thousands
of devotees every year. You can also visit this magical
place with Tour Packages for Sawai Madhopur.
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