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filter_dramaUnderstandSawai Madhopur was founded by and named after Sawai Madho Singh I in 1763. The current population of the city is approximately 125,000 people. It is generally used by travelers as a place to stay while visiting [wiki=f4f4fcb4f40d91d8212163d50d1140fc]Ranthambore[/wiki], 11 km away.
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filter_dramaGet in
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By plane
The nearest airport is located in [wiki=e4b769db2a42d92d7311b02c3545d07d]Jaipur[/wiki].
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By train
There are direct connections by train between Sawai Madhopur and [wiki=a67aba8caabf4b5a8ba456cfb318fce4]Kota[/wiki] (1.5 hours), [wiki=e4b769db2a42d92d7311b02c3545d07d]Jaipur[/wiki] (2 hours), [wiki=898e1a0752e346286192ee066843d719]Bharatpur[/wiki] (3 hours), [wiki=d4bc6eff31b689444a732140aff4546d]Ajmer[/wiki] (4 hours), [wiki=9baaebe1759ba1a6365a2b0539081516]Delhi[/wiki] (4+ hours), [wiki=8d1fdd7dcc6f2309cd15746f7e7b16d6]Agra[/wiki] (5 hours), and [wiki=8ebaad59980c95ade797c903761fa815]Mumbai[/wiki] (13 hours).
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By bus
Traveling by bus from/to Sawai Madhopur is less preferable than traveling by train. The buses are very slow and uncomfortable.
Buses to Jaipur (6 hours) leave several times per day from a bus stand located near the overpass.
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filter_dramaGet aroundThe city can be explored by foot.
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filter_dramaSeeMost visitors to Sawai Madhopur visit nearby [wiki=f4f4fcb4f40d91d8212163d50d1140fc]Ranthambore[/wiki], which has a fort and a famous national park.
However, there are several attractions within the city:-
Museums
* A Jain temple.
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filter_dramaDoTake a safari to the national park in nearby [wiki=f4f4fcb4f40d91d8212163d50d1140fc]Ranthambore[/wiki].
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filter_dramaBuyLocally-produced handicrafts.
* A project to provide income to local women by having them produce and sell handmade works including beautiful blockprints, bedsheats, covers, and clothes. Items can also be purchased online from the website.
* Similar to Dastkar, this is a project that provides local women an opportunity to earn income by producing crafts. Items can also be purchased online from the website.
* An NGO founded by M. D. Parashar, you can buy paintings of tigers produced by the founder. -
filter_dramaEat
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Budget
Vegetarian café popular with the locals.
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Midrange
Popular for daal baht.
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filter_dramaDrinkAlmost every hotel and restaurant serves alcohol and coffee.
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filter_dramaSleepMany hotels are located on the edge of the city on Ranthambhore Road. Safari operators will pick up from these hotels by jeep for visits to [wiki=f4f4fcb4f40d91d8212163d50d1140fc]Ranthambore[/wiki].
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Budget
40 cottages and 20 rooms. Popular with tour groups.
* Cheaper rates can usually be found online, making this one of the cheapest hotels in the area.
* Basic hotel.
* Operated by the Rajasthani government. Basic but well-priced hotel. -
Midrange
Former summer rest house of Jaipur rulers. Operated by the Rajasthani government.
* Luxury tents. Off the beaten path and a bit harder to find.
* Swimming pool. Friendly staff.
* Nice setting with a pool, but the rooms are dated.
* Swimming pool.
* Friendly and welcoming; good Indian food in the restaurant.
* Built to resemble an old hunting lodge.
* Great rooms, décor, food, and service. Highly recommended.
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Splurge
Luxurious tents, with a private butler to assist you. Very expensive.
* Daily music and dancing. Great service.
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* This hotel features 25 tents with tiger motifs.
* Luxurious tented camp designed to mirror the experiences that 19th century princes had while on safari.
* Originally built in the 1920's as a hunting lodge for the Maharaja of Jaipur. Art deco style. 12 acres of gardens.
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filter_dramaContactAlmost every hotel in Sawai Madhopur offers free WiFi access.
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filter_dramaGet out[wiki=f4f4fcb4f40d91d8212163d50d1140fc]Ranthambore[/wiki]
* [wiki=a67aba8caabf4b5a8ba456cfb318fce4]Kota[/wiki]
* [wiki=e4b769db2a42d92d7311b02c3545d07d]Jaipur[/wiki]
* [wiki=898e1a0752e346286192ee066843d719]Bharatpur[/wiki]
* [wiki=d4bc6eff31b689444a732140aff4546d]Ajmer[/wiki]
* [wiki=9baaebe1759ba1a6365a2b0539081516]Delhi[/wiki]
* [wiki=8d1fdd7dcc6f2309cd15746f7e7b16d6]Agra[/wiki]
* [wiki=8ebaad59980c95ade797c903761fa815]Mumbai[/wiki]