Places to visit in Sawai Madhopur
Places to Visit in Sawai Madhopur
When you think of kings, queens, fortresses and battles, one of the names that come to the forefront is Sawai Madhopur city in Rajasthan, spread across roughly 5042 sq. km. And, if you are an ardent fan of all things bygone, why not visit this historical splendor located 180 km North East of Jaipur and well connected by the Delhi Mumbai Trunk route to Delhi, Jaipur and Kota. Many trains stop here including luxury trains.
Sawai Madhopur city is named after Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I, of Jaipur. A city of historical and religious importance, it boasts of two of India’s finest gems, the Ranthambore Fort and its associated National park, around 11 km away from the city. Your passion for history will be whetted with the long and old tales of glory of the Rajput Kings here.
The jewel in the teeming desert landscape flanked by the Aravallis and the Vindhya ranges that is Sawai Madhopur is the Ranthambhore fort. Huge and imposing with its many mahals, gates, temples, and chattris, it will take your breath away. If you want to indulge that wild side of yours, then the visit to the national park is a must with its dense forest, diverse species and especially its tigers. Wildlife photographers will love it here.
Besides these, Sawai Madhopur is also host to many well-known temples like the Trinetra Ganesh, Kala Bhairava and Chamatkari and many famous temples nearby. The best time to visit the region would be between the months of July to September.
The Rajiv Gandhi National Museum or The Regional Museum of Natural History, Sawai Madhopur is India's fourth regional museum of natural history and it is termed as one of the best places to visit in Ranthambore. The museum has the exhibits of rare plants, animals and, geology of the Western part of India. The main aim of this museum is to create awareness among the public about the importance of preserving the flora and fauna which are very rare in the surrounding.
Ranthambore National Park happens to be one of the most sought after Tourist Places to Visit in Ranthambore among the wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Ranthambore tiger reserve happens to be the best place for tiger sightings.
Located within the beautiful Ranthambore Fort, Trinetra Ganesha translates to the Three-Eyed Ganesh. Legend has it that King Hameer was at war and the situation seemed bleak when one night Lord Ganesha appeared before the king and blessed him saying that his problems would soon end. Miraculously, the war ceased the very next day and the king's problems regarding food stock was resolved too.
His faith in Lord Ganesha was strengthened and he soon built the Trinetra Ganesha Temple, which is one of the oldest in the area, making it one of the most famous places to visit in Ranthambore. Idols of Lord Ganesha's entire family are emplaced here and five aartis are conducted each day.
Among the best places to visit in Ranthambore, Ranthambore fort is an unavoidable spot which lies within the national park vicinity near the Sawai Madhopur. It is a well -known space since the rulers of ancient period used to reach here for hunting. It played a definite role in making the tourism part of Rajasthan to the next level.
The fort exhibits the exemplary glory and valor of Hammir Dev of the Chauhan dynasty. Also, it is considered as a precious spot since it is one of the World Heritage List. The fort is located amidst a pristine location abundantly nurtured by thick green forests and salubrious climate. In addition, nearby the fort, you can witness different types of valleys, lakes, picnic spots, wild life species etc. Along with the fort, there is a history travelled; the history of wars and captures, different conquerors and the changes happened to the fort in time to time.
One of the most popular places to visit in Ranthambore is the iconic Jogi Mahal, situated right next to the smooth flowing Padam Lake. If you turn back in time, you will discover that the Mahal was once a hunting abode for the royalty of Jaipur and other dignitaries who visited here. Following which, it was revamped into a guesthouse for tourists, but now it simply stands tall and proud of its fine Rajasthanis architecture.
The view of the lake and lush greenery beyond the Mahal is truly mesmerising! Make sure you visit the tall banyan tree here, which is considered one of the largest in the country.
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