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| General Information about SAWAI MADHOPUR |
Sawai Madhopur :
Languages : English, Hindi, Rajasthani
Best Time to Visit : October - March
State : Rajasthan
STD Code : 07462 |
About Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur, the entry point for the famous Ranthambhore National Park, is situated around 182 km from Jaipur, the nearest airport. The railway station lies on the Delhi - Bombay route. The city lies midway between Bharatpur and Kota.
HOW TO REACH
By Air : Jaipur at 145-kms is the nearest airport from Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary.
By Rail : Ranthambore National Park is around 11-kms away from Sawai Madhopur railway station, that lies on the Delhi to Bombay trunk route.
By Road : A good network of buses connect Sawai Madhopur, the nearest town from Ranthambore to all the major cities within the state of Rajasthan.
PLACES TO VISIT IN SAWAI MADHOPUR
• Ranthambhore National Park : The Park is one of the prime examples of Project Tiger's conservation efforts in Rajasthan. It covers an area of over 400 sq km with many steep crags embracing a network of lakes and rivers. Atop one of these hills, the 10th century Ranthambhore Fort stands like a silent sentinel. The terrain is a blend of impregnable forests and open bush land. The forest is the typically dry deciduous type with dhokbeing the most prominent tree.
• Jogi Mahal : The entry point to the Park goes straight to the foot of the fort and the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal. The latter boasts of the second largest Banyan tree in India. Here Tigers can be seen lolling around in daylight itself.
• Ranthambhore Fort : The fort is definitely worth visiting as it offers a panoramic view of the park, from its ramparts. From the fort, one can see open bush land and fairly dense forest, dotted with ruined pavilions/ chatris and hideouts. The area was formerly the hunting preserve of the Maharajas. A good network of four gravel tracks criss-crosses the park and safaris are undertaken in open-sided jeeps driven by a ranger.
• Lakes : The Padam Talab, the Raj Bagh Talab and the Milak Talab are some of the lakes in the area that attract tiger population. Tigers have been spotted at the edges of these lakes. Old crumbling walls, ruined pavilions, wells, and other ancient structures stand witness to the region's glorious past. Tigers can be seen lolling around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting down Sambar around the lakes. Even if you do not see a tiger, it is worth the effort for the scenery alone. In India, one won't often get the chance to visit such a large area of relatively unexplored bush. Other game, especially the larger and smaller herbivores, can be easily spotted.
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