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Introduction
The Ranthambhor National Park is famous for the Tiger. This picturesque park located 14 km from Sawai Madhopur gets its name from the Ranthambhor Fort situated within its precincts. Animals live in close proximity to the monuments and it is an interesting sight to see a Tiger resting in one of the "Chhatris" at sunset whilst the other animals drink water from the padam Talab or Lotus Pond. This park is one or the most exotic and colorful desert National Parks in the country.
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General Information
Altitude
268 metres Sawai Madhopur
481 metres - Ranthambhor.
Temperature
Mean Max. Mean Min
Summer
37.0 C 23.0 C
Winter
29.0 C 9.1 C
Rainfall
68 cm
Best Season
October - March
Clothing
Summer
Light Tropicals
Winter
Light Woolens
STD Code
0742
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How To Get There
Air
The convenient airports are Kota (125 km) and Jaipur (132 km).
Rail
Sawai Madhopur is well connected with Jaipur and other major tourist destinations. It lies on the main Western Railway route between Delhi and Mumbai. A direct rail links Sawai Madhopur with Jaipur.
Road
Sawai Madhopur is well connected by road to prominent cities of Rajasthan. There is a direct link between Jaipur and Sawai Madhopur via Tonk and via Dausa.
Road distances
Some important distances are:
Kota
125 km
Ajmer
272 km
Delhi
450 km
Agra
390 km
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Tourist Facilities
Car / Bus Operators
Rajawat Travels
Ganesh Travels
Belium Bus Service
Guide Service
Trained guides are available on demand through the Tourist Office or Forest Office.
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Where To Stay
Hotels (Government Approved)
Heritage
The Sawai Madhopur Lodge
Ranthambhor National Park
Telephone : 20541, 20247
Fax : 20718
Website: www.flirai.com
RTDC Hotels
Castle Jhoomar Baori
Telephone : 20495
Vinayak
Telephone : 21333
For further details, contact your nearest Govt. of India Tourist Office or State Tourist Office.
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What To See
Ranthambhor Fort
The history of the area Sawai Madhopur revolves round the Ranthambhor Fort. Surrounded by the Vindhyas and Aravalis, amidst vast and denuded tracts of Rajasthan, lies the oasis of biomass in an ecological desert, the Great Ranthambhor. No one knows exactly when this fort was built. The most eminent ruler of the fort was Rao Hamir who ruled around 1296 AD.
There are various places of historical interest inside the fort namely Toran Dwar, Mahadeo Chhatri, Sameton Ki Haveli, 32-pillared Chhatri, Mosque and the Ganesh temple, the biggest attraction of the fort.
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At A Distance
The villages near Madhopur town are famous for folk arts, especially for the decorative sketches (Mandana) which adorn the walls of the mud houses. The pet subjects of these Mandanas are animals, birds, flowers and village life.
Siwad
40 km. from Sawai Madhopur and 3 km. from Isarda Railway Station is village Siwad where Dushmeshwar Mahadeo temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated.
Rarneshwaram,
60 km. On the confluence of the Banas and Chambal rivers is Rameshwaram. It has a beautiful Shiva temple.
Amareshwar Mahadeo Temple
On the way to Ranthambhor National Park, a place nestling in the high hills is Amareshwar Mahadeo temple.
Khandar Fort
25 km. The imposing Khandar Fort is worth seeing.
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Chauth Mata Temple
25 km. Situated on a hill near Chauth Ka Barwara town. A famous temple.
Karauli
Famous for its red sandstone, Karauli is situated in the eastern part of Sawai Madhopur, away from the hustle-bustle of modem fife. The majestic Durbar Hall with its delicate stone carvings and exquisite medieval frescoes are worth seeing.
Kaila Devi
Kaila Devi 's (Mother Goddess) temple is situated about 23 km. from Karauli. The colourful Kaila Devi fair takes place in the months of March-April and September-October.
Shri Mahaveerji Temple
This pilgrim place located on the banks of the Ghambhiri River is dedicated to Shri Mahaveerji, the 24th tirthankar of Jainism.
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Conducted Tours
Rajasthan Tourism Operates two sightseeing tours everyday from the Tourist Reception Centres, Sawai Madhopur.
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Festivals
Gangaur Festival (March-April)
A festival of maidens and married women, it is dedicated to Gauri, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati. It begins on the day following Holi and is celebrated for eighteen days.
Teej (July-August)
This festival of swings marks the advent of the monsoon month of Shravan (August). Swings are hung from trees and decorated with flowers. Young girls sing songs of love and the rain.
Ganesh Chaturthi (August-September)
Perched on Ranthambhor Fort is the temple of Lord Ganesh. Every year, thousands of people gather here in honor of Lord Ganesh's Birthday.
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Where To Eat
Where To Eat Restaurants
RTDC Vinayak Tourist Complex
RTDC Hotel Jhoomar Baori
Asha Restaurant
Bajrang Restaurant
Ajmer Mishthan Bhandar
Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar
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Entertainment
Cinemas
Prakash
Prem Mandir
Suraj
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Sports Activities
Clubs
Officers' Club
Swimming
Swimming Pool
Sawai Madhopur Lodge
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Where And What To Buy
Exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes can be bought from the local market. Woollen namdas (felt) are the specialty of Karauli and Tonk.
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Places Of Worship
Hindu
Bhairon Temple
Ganesh Temple
Kali Temple
Muslim
Masjid at Bajaria
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Banks / Money Changers
State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur Mantown and City
Bank of Baroda Bajaria
Mantown
State Bank of India Bajaria
Mantown
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Photographers
Empire Photo Studio
Laxmi Photo Studio
Krishna Photo Studio
R K Photo Studio
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Chemists
Choudhari Clinic
Arjun Drug Store
Prem Medical Store
Jain Medical Store
Meena Medical Store
Mahavir Medical Store
Sanjay Medical Store
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Important Telephones
Collector Telephone : 20444
ADM Telephone : 20323
Superintendent of Police
Sawai Madhopur
Telephone : 20528
Police Station
Mantown
Telephone : 20456
SHO, Chauth Ka Barwara
Telephone : 22
Project Tiger Telephone : 20223
Railway Enquiry Telephone : 20222, 131
Tourist Office Telephone : 20808
PRO Telephone : 20550
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Tourist Information Centre
Tourist Reception Centre
Ranthambhor Road
Sawai Madhopur
Telephone : 20808
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