Sawai Madhopur City Travel
Ranthambhor has been a witness to the rise and fall of many rulers and a series
of battle scenes. In the 13th century A.D., Govinda, the grandson of Prithviraj
Chauhan took over the reign of the land. Later his successor Vagbhatta beautified
the city and built a noteworthy temple at Jhain.
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.
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.
Places to See
Ranthambhor National Park
The 392 sq.km park comprises of dry deciduous forest sprawling over the undulating
terrain of the Arvalli and Vindhaan ranges. The park is one of the finest tiger
reserves in the country under the project tiger.
The majestc predators assured if protection roam freely during the day times
and can be seen at close quarters. Ranthambtor sanctuary has large number of
sambhar, chital nigai chinkar langur wild boar and peafowl.
A system of three pretty artificial lakes padam talsb rajbagh and Milak talab
alongwith a number of anicuits are part of the biosphere. Beside enhancing the
scenic beauty of the park, they are an important source of water for the inhabitants
of the park.
While deer congregate here to drink water fresh water cocodile can be seen basking
in the winter sun to regulate their body temperture. The lake also attracts
a large number of migratory and local birds.
The local fauna of the park includes leopard hyena jackal jungle cat sloth bear
and a little population of pythons. The lovely jogi Mahal overlooking the pretty
Padam Talab at the foot of the fort has a forest rest house.
Other accommodation outside the fort also ensures a comfortable stay. The best
time to visit is between November and April. Jeeps are available to take you
around the park.
How to Get There
Air : Jaipur 165km is the nearest airport.
Rail : Located on the Delhi Mumbai main railway line, it is well connected
with Jaipur and other major tourist centres. Some important train conections
are : 4005 expess (hazarat Nizamuddin Sawai Madhopur-Shamgarh); Golden Temple
mail(Mumbai-Sawai madhopur jammu)avadh Express (Mumbai-Sawai Madhopur-Gorakpur);
Dehradun Express (Mumbai-Sawai Madhopur-Dehradun
Road : A good network of bus services connect aswai Madhopur with many
places.
