Rajasthan Holiday

The claim to fame for Sawai Madhopur is the Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve. Many naturalists and wildlife photographers flock to Sawai Madhopur catch a glance of the tigers.

Location of Sawai Madhopur

The city of Sawai Madhopur is located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The town of Sawai Mahopur lies between the towns of Bharatpur and Kota. The Thar Desert and the hill ranges of Vindhya and Aravali flank Sawai Madhopur.

Best Time to Visit Sawai Madhopur

The best time to visit Sawai Madhopur is during the winter months from November to May. Winter months are pleasant enough for long stays. The summer months are best avoided for visiting Sawai Madhopur.

Tourism in Sawai Madhopur

Sawai Madhopur is home to the Ranthambore National Park or the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Along with tigers you may spot antelopes, nilgai, sambhar, chital, sloth bear, wild boar, chinkara, porcupines, sambhars, jackals, leopards, jungle cats, fox, caracals, hyena, gazelle, Indian hare, mongoose and jacanas here in the park. Owing to its large avian population you may spot painted storks, white-necked storks, black storks, peafowl, crested serpent eagles, Bonelli's eagle, Indian horned owl, quail, partridge, spur fowl, paradise flycatcher, graylag goose, ruddy sheiduck and pintails in the national park.

How to Reach Sawai Madhopur

Sawai Madhopur is well connected to other major tourist destinations in Rajasthan by air, rail and road.

By Air
The airport nearest to Sawai Madhopur is that of Jaipur which is 175 kms away.

By Rail
The railway network connects Sawai Madhopur with Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities in Western India.

By Road
Sawai Madhopur can be easily reached by road as well. There are well-maintained roads linking it to tourism destinations in Rajasthan and its neighbouring states including (Agra 226 km), Bharatpur (166 km), Delhi (434 km), Kota (217 km) and Jaipur (180 km).