Located on the main Mumbai- Delhi rail link, the district town of Sawai Madhopur serves as the entry point to the world famous Ranthambore National Park- the noted Tiger Reserve, which is just 12 km away from here. Lying midway between Bharatpur and Kota, Sawai Madhopur is 180 kms from Jaipur and is steeped in history and legends.
Once the hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park was designated as a National Park in 1982. Occupying an area of over 400 sq km, the reserve is haunting ground of wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world. The park is dotted with a network of lakes and rivers. Another added attraction of the park is the 10th century imposing Ranthambore Fort, atop on a hill. There are some spectacular structures within the precincts of the fort. The ramparts of the fort command a panoramic view of the park. Located at the foot of the Ranthambore Fort is the lovely Jogi Mahal, the forest rest house offers a panoramic view of the Padam Talao. Here you can see the second largest Banyan tree in India. Among the lakes dotting the Park are the Padam Talab, the Raj Bagh Talab and the Milak Talab. These lakes attract tiger population.
Sawai Madhopur can be easily reached by rail from Jaipur and other metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai. The nearest airport is at Jaipur, which is 180 km away. The place
can be accessed by road from Jaipur, Delhi and Agra.
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