City Information
Nested in the rolling hills of the Aravalli and Vindhyachal ranges, 180 kms northwest of Jaipur lies the town of Sawai Madhopur. Founded in 1765 A.D., the town is named after its founder Sawai Madho-I of Jaipur. Today the town receives worldwide recognition for its famous and historical Ranthambhore National Park. The forest provides shelter to an amazing variety of plants and animals including about 300 plant species, over 50 aquatic plant species and more than a 100 species of herbs, climbers and grass. It is also home to over 270 species of birds and nearly 30 different species of mammals. While at Sawai Madhopur you may stay at the lodge and move to the National Park and spot Leopards, Wild Boars, Crocodiles, Langurs, Sloth Bears, Jungle Cats, Blue Bulls, Chinkaras and Hyenas, Sambhar, the Asiatic Deer Doves, Partridges, Storks, Flycatchers, Kingfishers, and Hawk Eagles. During winters migratory birds like Greylag Geese, Ruddy Shelducks and Pintails may also be spotted
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