Sawai Madhopur at Ranthambore

• about Ranthambor

  Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to the world famous Ranthambore National park. Ranthambore National Park is the famous tiger reserve in Rajasthan. Sawai Madhopur is a town, which lies between the towns of Bharatpur and Kota. Sawai Madhopur is situated on the main Delhi-Mumbai railway line.

  

  Sawai Madhopur is a small town, which is famous for its proximity to the Ranthambore National Park and for the Ranthambore School of Art. Wildlife photographers from all over the world come to Sawai Madhopur and Ranthambore to photograph the tigers. The Ranthambore School of Art Specializes in the realistic depictions of the Majestic tigers of Ranthambore.

  Sawai Madhopur is flanked by the Thar Desert and the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges. Ranthambore and Sawai Madhopur have been a witness to the rise and fall of many of the rulers and a series of battle scenes. Take a journey trip to Sawai Madhopur to have a glimpse of royal and wild Rajasthan!

  Places to visit in Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore

  Ranthambore National Park : Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest and the most famous National parks in northern India. The Ranthambore National Park is a major project of Tiger Reserve. This park has an attractive landscape, which is watered by the Banas and the Chambal rivers. There are several other smaller water bodies too within the park, which are ideal for watching the wildlife. The inhabitants of the Ranthambore National Park includes leopard, tigers, nilgai, dhole, wild pig, sambar and chital and a wide range of bird species and reptiles.

  Ranthambore Fort : Ranthambore fort is a formidable fort built on a hill within the boundaries of the Ranthambore National Park. Ranthambore fort can be accessed only on foot. You can carry your binoculars while visiting this fort to catch the beautiful view of the surrounding areas.

  Ganesh Temple : Another major attraction in the Sawai Madhopur is the Ganesh Temple. Thousands of the devotees and visitors from all corners of the country visit this temple. The Ganesh temple also receives a large number of mails particularly for the wedding invitation inviting the god to their wedding ceremonies.

  Chamtkar Temple : It is one of the noted temples in the Ranthambore region. Chamatkar temple derives its name from the deity, who is said to perform miracles.

  Khandar Fort : It is an invisible fort in the Taragarh near the Sawai Madhopur. The Khandar fort is almost indestructible and it is a marvel of engineering of that era.

  Padam Talab : Padam Talab is located in Ranthambore. It is one of the largest lake been found here. It has derived its name from the water lilies, which grow here.

  Raj Bagh and Raj Bagh Talab : Raj Bagh and Raj Bagh Talab are located close to the Padam Talab. Raj bagh talab is ruins of the earlier times. Here you can view the ruins like arches, palae, outhouses, steps, and domes. Raj Bagh Talab is been frequently visited by birds and animals. It is one of the popular spotting areas of Tigers.

  Malik Talab :Malik Talab is one the smallest lake in the Ranthambore. It has a substantial population of marsh crocodiles.

  Jogi Mahal :Jogi Mahal is a rest house in the middle of the forest. It provides splendid view of the Padam Talab. Jogi Mahal houses the second largest banyan tree in the country.