This place has varied topography, stunning palaces, forts, and temples.

Sawai Madhopur

Sawai Madhopur is a city and Municipal council in the Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan. It is a quaint city. Sawai Madhopur is renowned for its varied topography, stunning palaces, forts and temples. It is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on one side and Vindhya ranges on the other. Be it a history lover, wildlife lover or a nature enthusiast the beauty of Sawai Madhopur will never fail to enthral you.

Head towards this place for attending the festivals that are celebrated here with great enthusiasm. Ganesh Chaturti is the most important festival of this place. Another famous festival is Dusshera that is a major festival that is celebrated in Rajasthan that falls in October.

Enjoy the sumptuous Rajasthani cuisines here like dal Bati Churma and gate ki sabzi that are truly worth trying.

Visit this place for its beautiful sites and make your trip a memorable one.

What is Sawaimadhopur famous for

The beautiful Sawaimadhipur is famed for the beautiful Ranthambore National Park. The place is also renowned for its wide range of flora and fauna. Visit this stunning place for its fantabulous places here to explore in Sawaimadhopur.

Places to be visited

Kachida Valley

The Kachida valley is dotted with rugged hillocks and opulent forest. This valley is a visual treat and is one of the most tranquil places to visit at Sawai Madhopur. It is indeed a pretty place and is an ideal place for wildlife buffs and nature lovers. It is home to wild boars, sloth bears and panthers. Enjoy jeep safari here and enjoy the best views of the surrounding forests.

Shilpgram

The beautiful Shilpgram is a craft village located near Sawai Madhopur. It is located at a distance of around 9kms outside Madhopur in Ramsinghpura village. The museum has been built to support local ethnic groups and crafts.

 

Things to do

Planning a trip to Sawai Madhopur? Head towards this beautiful quaint little city of Rajasthan. Visit the most famous Ranthambore National Park is one of the beautiful wildlife reserves of India. It is listed as a part of Project Tiger and is home to several Royal Bengal tigers. Spot some animals here like deer, nilgai, leopard, jungle cat, sloth bear, palm civet, Indian gazelle, and cobras. This stunning national park has a huge lake named Padam Talao and several birds- Sarus crane, winged jacana, nightjar, and fish owl. This national park is situated between Vindhya and Aravalli ranges. It is truly a picturesque topography of lake, undulating tracks, canals, and springs.

Head towards the fantabulous Ranthambore Fort that is one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan. It was built in the 8th century by Chauhan dynasty. Perched atop a 700 feet high hill the fort offers astounding views of the surrounding lakes and the national park. Visit the stunning lake Surwal that is a paradise for Ornithologists. It is indeed a picturesque lake that is surrounded by meadows, villages and farmlands. This place is best for bird watchers and nature lovers. It is indeed the most picturesque places near Sawai Madhopur.

Pay a visit to the beautiful Chauth Mata temple that is among the most peaceful places to visit in Sawai Madhopur that was constructed by Maharaja Bhim Singh. This stunning temple holds the idols of Bhairava and Ganesha that attracts pilgrims throughout the year.

Head towards the Chamatkar temple that is one of the oldest and most pretty Jain temples situated close to Swai Madhopur station. This beautiful temple is devoted to Lord Adinath and holds the idols of many Jain Tirthankara.

Explore the Khandar fort that is truly an architectural beauty and is one of the most popular places to explore in Sawai Madhopur. It was constructed by the Mewar king. The Khandar fort has many temples inside- Jain temple, Rani temple, Jagatpal Ji temple, Chaturbhuja temple and Hanuman temple.

There are other temples to pay a visit like- Trinetra Ganesh temple that is inside the Ranthambore fort. It is a Hindu temple. It is a must-visit place in Sawai Madhopur and the only temple in the world that has the whole family of Lord Ganesha. Pay a visit to another temple- Amareshwar Mahadev temple that holds a great significance in the lives of the people there. Visit this temple for a thrilling experience as the way to reach the temple consists of adventures and waterfalls too.

Major Markets

Trip to any place is incomplete without shopping. Grab some different perfumes here like Khas perfume that is one of the famous perfumes. Buy the pretty local artefacts and handicrafts. Head towards Shilpgram to buy beautiful handicrafts. Since the city has a rich historical heritage the shopaholics can shop the accessories that are made of camel leather. Head towards Dastkar Handicrafts and buy the pretty handicrafts and fabrics. Take Guavas of the city to home that is famous here.

Where to Stay

The pretty Swaimadhopur is the aptest destination to escape for a rejuvenating vacation from luxury to budget hotels, wildlife resorts, homestays, Swaimadhopur has it all that is perfectly wrapped with modern-day luxury and home-like comfort. There are several well-furnished resorts, hotels, homestays, where you can make your stay comfortable. The exciting Swaimadhopur tour will be a comfortable experience for the travellers as there are several cheap and luxury hotels, resorts, and homestays available for them amidst nature.

 One visiting can book hotels, resorts, and homestays on reaching the site of their visits. On other occasions, one can book online in advance which will make one escape from the anxiety of the travel tour.

Where to eat

Numerous restaurants offer sumptuous cuisines that are worth trying here in Sawai Madhopur. Here is a list of some famous restaurants- The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Manisha restaurant, Vivanta by Taj, Food Corner, Jharokha, Dosa Corner, and Asha Hotel.

How to reach

Air

The nearest airport is the Jaipur airport that is located at a distance of 180kms. The airport enjoys a good connection with other prominent cities of India. After reaching the airport one can hire a taxi and can reach Sawai Madhopur.

Road

The city is can be reached by NH-116 and Kota-Lalsot Mega highway transverses through the city and hence provides more connectivity from other states. Sawai Madhopur enjoys good connectivity with several cities via road. The national highway connects the city with cities like Delhi, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Pushkar, and Chandigarh. There are many luxurious buses as well as private buses to reach Sawai Madhopur.

Rail

The Sawai Madhopur railway station enjoys a good connection with all the prominent cities of India like- Chennai, Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Amritsar, Ernakulam, and Dehradun.

Distance from Major cities

Distance from Delhi- 387.6km

Distance from Mumbai- 1064.2km

Distance from Bangalore- 1961.1km

Distance from Chandigarh- 625.7km

Distance from Kolkata- 1472.2km

Distance from Jaipur – 175.8km

Distance from Kota- 124.2km

Distance from Ajmer- 233.6km

Best time to visit

Travellers can explore Sawai Madhopur from October to April months when the temperature is salubrious and is very apt for sightseeing. After April the place becomes intensively hot. This is the time when one can spot birds.

Summer

The months starting from March till June is the hottest season here in Sawai Madhopur. The temperature in this season rises to 45°C making the weather hot. This is not a good time to explore the place.

Monsoon

Monsoon here in Sawai Madhopur starts in July and ends in September. The region is highly humid during this season. The region experiences heavy rainfall. Avoid this season to explore the place.  

Winter

Winters here starts in the months from October and ends in March making the weather salubrious. It is indeed the perfect time to explore Sawai Madhopur. Visit this place in winters to attend the festivals as Dusshera is a major festival that is celebrated in Rajasthan that falls in October.

 

Sawai Madhopur Packages

Bharatpur Tour Package From Delhi

2 Nights/3 Days

  Transportation          Meal  
  Sight-Seeing         Accommodation  

Starting From

5,800 / Per Person

Ranthambore Tour Package from Jaipur

2 Nights/3 Days

  Transportation          Meal  
  Sight-Seeing         Accommodation  

Starting From

7,000 / Per Person

Wildlife Ranthambore Tour Package

1 Night/2 Days

  Transportation          Meal  
  Sight-Seeing         Accommodation  

Starting From

4,000 / Per Person

Ranthambore Bharatpur Tour Package

3 Nights/4 Days

  Transportation          Meal  
  Sight-Seeing         Accommodation  

Starting From

8,500 / Per Person

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