Sawai Madhpur was built by Sawai Madho Singh I, the Maharaja of Jaipur during the late 18th century and was named after him. Sawai Madhpur has had a tumultuous past with pitched battles fought and the city conquered by one ruling dynasty after another. Each ruler from the Rajput kings to the Mughal emperors has laid their distinct stamp on the place, with architecture in the shape of forts and palaces. Mughal Emperor Shah Alam gifted Sawai Madhopur to Sawai Madho Singh in 1754 and the city was maintained from then on as a hunting reserve for the royal family. A Sawai Madhopur travel guide must include following destinations.

Ranthambore National Park

The main sightseeing attraction in Sawai Madhopur is the Ranthambore National Park. Attracting hundreds of tourists each year, this habitat is home to an incredible variety of animal, bird and plant life. It is a must visit place in Sawai Madhpur travel guide and is a hotspot for wildlife enthusiasts. The park also has several historic ruins, such as the Ranthambore Fort and an 8th century Ganesh Temple. Other prominent remnants of the past in and around the fort include Sameton Ki Haveli, the 32-pillared Chhatri, Mahadeo Chhatri and the Toran Dwar.

Temples

The beautiful Amareshwar Mahadeo Temple is set amidst a high hill and the Chamatkarji Jain Temple is known for the miracles which are claimed to be manifest in the place.

Shopping

Sawai Madhopur is well known for its bandhani, lahariya and block-printed textiles, silver jewellery, antique furniture, wood and metal handicrafts, carpets, toys and ethnic costumes.

Excursions

In the vicinity are various places worth visiting on Sawai Madhopur travel. These are the Chauth Mata Temple, Dushmeshwar Mahadeo Temple and the Kaila Devi Temple. The Shri Mahaveerji Temple is revered as one of the most sacred of all Jain shrines. The Surwal Lake attracts many species of migratory birds and is one of the sightseeing attractions near Sawai Madhopur. The Khandar Fort is definitely worth a visit and so is the Rameshwaram Ghat, which again is the home to many species of birds, crocodiles and dolphins.

The best time to visit this charming village is between the months of November and April, when the pleasant weather adds to the attractions of this beguiling region of Rajasthan.