Weekend Trip to Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
Famous for
- History
- Wildlife and Fort
Weather
Summer 32 to 45°C
Winter 20 to 30°C
Distance / Traveling Time
From Delhi: 349 kilometers / 5 h ,4 m
Best Time To Visit
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Overview
Located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, Sawai Madhopur was built as a planned city by Maharaja Sawai Madhopur I of Jaipur in the 18th century. The town is quite famous for its guavas, which are also known as ‘Madhopur Guavas’ in Rajasthan. The region is home to the famous Ranthambore National park and Ranthambore Fort and also for the Ranthambore Fortress, which is a majestic piece of architecture. There are a few places in and around Sawai Madhopur such as Khandar Fort, Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Sri Mahaveerji Temple, Amareshwar Mahadeo, Siwad, Chauth Mata Temple and Trinetra.
How to Reach Sawai Madhopur
By Train
The railway station at Sawai Madhopur is located on the Delhi-Mumbai line and there are many trains that pass through the station.
By Air
Sanganer Airport in Jaipur is the closest airport to Sawai Madhopur. It is located around 180 kilometers away from the city. The airport is well-connected to different cities around the country including Delhi.
By Road
Delhi to Sawai Madhopur via road will take around 5 hours and 30 minutes. It is linked to Sawai Madhopur via National Highway-8. Sawai Madhopur is well-connected to different parts of Rajasthan via bus. It is the cheapest option available. If you are coming from Delhi, the best option is to get down in Jaipur and board bus for Sawai Madhopur.
