Overview
The gateway to Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur is a city in Rajasthan that has primarily found its popularity due to the wildlife destination, Ranthambore National Park, which is located in close proximity. The city is the headquarters of the district of the same name and has immense historic importance. It has been the seat to several dynasties, right from the Chauhans to the Mughals. But, today, it is mostly known for being the base point for Ranthambore National Park.
The tourist destination in Rajasthan was named after Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh ji I, who gave the city its current plan in 1765 AD. Later, during the British rule, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh ordered the construction of a railway line between Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur, making the place easily accessible. Sawai Madhopur is also known for its guavas which grow in its periphery.
Apart from its close proximity to Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur is also the neighbour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ranthambore Fort. Along with this, the tourist place in Rajasthan has few religious fairs & festivals like the annual Sawai Madhopur Utsav, Ganesh Chaturthi Fair, Dussehra and Chauth Mata Mela that are a must see. The Trinetra Ganesh Temple is also one of the major attractions in Sawai Madhopur with Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History, Shilpgram, and Galta Temple.