Your Rendezvous With The City

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City that acts a gateway to the Ranthambore National Park and is a center
for regional discovery is a very charming town of Sawai Madhopur. The
ambiance of the town is quite soothing as there are pleasant hills of
Aravallis and Vindhayas blanketing the town. Your vacation swill be made
more relaxing with the enjoyable Tourist Attractions in Sawai Madhopur. It
is an ideal way to be in a mood of complete happiness.
Glimpses From History
The History of Sawai Madhopur dates back to 1765 AD when Sawai Madho Singh
I of Jaipur founded the city. The city takes us back to the times of Muslim
rulers and is marked with great political upheavals and shifts of dynasties.
The town has seen the downfall of Prithviraj Chauhan and vanishing of many
Chauhan kingdoms. It is also a witness to the constant battles raging all
across Rajasthan in the bygone eras. The town owes to Govinda, the grandson
of Prithviraj Chauhan, who established the rule in the 13th century and
founded the territory, now called Sawai Madhopur.
A Tourist's
Delight
Forts: Sawai Madopur has few beautiful forts which
display some wonderful work of art and architecture.
Tourists
and connoisseurs love these forts alike. Located at the outskirts of Sawai
Madhopur, the forts attract lots of tourists. The two major Forts of Sawai
Madopur are Ranthambore Fort and Khandar Fort.
Temples:
Sawai Madhopur houses some revered temples. These temples are a hot
attraction for tourist sand pilgrims. Visit the popular temples of Sawai
Madhopur like Chamatkar temple - one of the most popular Jain Temples of
Sawai Madhopur, Kala Gaura Bhairav temple a unique temple known for
tantrik practices, and Chaauth Mata temple - built by Maharaja Bhim Singh
atop a hill in a Rajputana style.
Ranthambore National Park: The town is a gateway to the
mesmerizing wildlife park of
Ranthambore.
The tourists are delighted to see the exotic wildlife at the park and
indulge in jungle safaris. The Ranthambore National Park is much popular for
its tiger reserve.
Ranthambore Fort: Ranthambore Fort is another attraction
for tourists. If you are desirous of seeing the magnificence of the Rajput
royalty, then a visit to this majestic fort is a must. The fort will show
you glimpses of glory and elegance.
Highlights of Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur is a special place for enjoying the extreme fun of wildlife
safaris.
Situated at the borders of Sawai Madhopur, the Ranthambore National Park is
a place for spotting numerous varieties of trees, 50 aquatic plants, 12
species of reptiles which includes the Marsh Crocodile and amphibians, 272
kinds of birds and 30 species of mammals. Tiger watching is the best thing
to enjoy here. Leopard, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Fox, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Wild
Boar, Blue Bull (Nilgai) and a variety of Deer are also to welcome to the
world of wilderness.
Not To Pretermit
- Hey shopping freaks! The ethnic bandhani and lahariya block printed
designs on textiles are just for you.
- The unique antique furniture of Sawai Madopur is worth noticing. You
can buy them for yourself.
- The wood and metal handicrafts are quite lovely to have.
- You can also go for carpets to adorn your house.
- Beautify yourself with exquisite silver jewelery of Sawai Madhopur.