Sawai Madhopur Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Ranthambore National Park which includes off-road driving
Tiger sanctuaries, ancient architecture and spectacular scenery make this city in western India a popular holiday destination.

The city of Sawai Madhopur lies between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges, within a landscape of hills and forests. The area is home to tiger reserves and one of the largest national parks in India. Go on a tiger safari and tour temples, palaces and an ancient defensive stronghold.

See why Sawai Madhopur is also known as Tiger City when you visit Ranthambore National Park. The vast wilderness is known for its tiger populations, but is also home to leopards, bears, crocodiles and many other species of animals. Take one of the 3-hour jeep rides that travel to several zones within the park where tigers can be seen in their natural habitat. Inside the park boundaries, find the Ranthambore Fort, a 10th-century stronghold that sits on top of a hill and covers an area of approximately 1.5 square miles (4 square kilometres). Walk on the huge stone walls and visit the fort’s temples, palaces and cenotaphs. 

If you want to see and photograph more tigers during your holiday, visit the tiger sanctuaries of Mansingh and Kailad Devi. Both are close to Ranthambore National Park.

Located just outside of Sawai Madhopur is the Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History. Tour exhibits that explore the relationships between plants and animals and watch a wildlife documentary in the eco theatre. See stuffed animals and the museum’s collection of preserved butterflies.

Also worth a visit is Shilpgram Sawai Madhopur, a craft village and ethnographic museum where you can learn about the lifestyles of local tribespeople and see handicraft and artwork being made.

Train travel is one of the simplest ways to get to Sawai Madhopur. The city has its own railway station that connects to major cities such as New Delhi, Jaipur and Kota. The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, located 95 miles (153 kilometres) away. 

Come to Sawai Madhopur to see its tigers, forests and ancient buildings.

The Earth At Ranthambore
The Earth At Ranthambore
3.5 out of 5
Ranthambore Road, Near Helipad, Village Khilchipur, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
The price is ₹10,200 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹10,200
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Sawai Madhopur. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Wild Dragon Adventure Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
"This hotel was welcoming and peaceful. They have a problem keeping the pool clean, I guess it is due to being beside a nature reserve. Overall we found this a fantastic stay, the nibbles after the afternoon safaris are a great idea, and the magic show was very entertaining. We would only stay here ..."

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2024

The Earth At Ranthambore
Six Senses Fort Barwara
Six Senses Fort Barwara
5 out of 5
Chauth Ka Barwara, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
The price is ₹72,561 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
₹72,561
per night
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sawai Madhopur. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and a full-service spa. Popular attraction Chouth Mata Temple is located nearby. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Must visit property in Rajasthan
"Super stay. The property is beautiful. Abhishek - a member of your f&b team who was taking care of us at our private dinner at the shikar burj was fantastic. Kudos to him and the entire team."

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024

Six Senses Fort Barwara
The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambhore
The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambhore
5 out of 5
Ranthambhore Road, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
The price is ₹56,000 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
₹56,000
per night
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Sawai Madhopur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Wild Dragon Adventure Park and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Stunning property close to Game reserve such lovely staff nothing to much trouble . Amazing tented bunglows … with personal pillow selection and amazing bathrooms . Yoga complimentary and Restuarant menu is fantastic"

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2024

The Oberoi Vanyavilas Wildlife Resort, Ranthambhore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ranthambore Tiger Resort by Park Tree
Ranthambore Tiger Resort by Park Tree
2 out of 5
Ranthambore Road, Sawai Madhopur, RJ
Stay at this campsite in Sawai Madhopur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Padam Talao and Ranthambore Fort are located nearby. ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
"Hotel staff was very helpful. Tents did not have heater. Bathroom did not run hot water in winter conditions."

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2024

Ranthambore Tiger Resort by Park Tree
Tiger Machan
Tiger Machan
2 out of 5
Village Kutalpur, Ranthambore Road, Sawai Madhopur, RJ
Stay at this campsite in Sawai Madhopur. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Padam Talao and Ranthambore Fort are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"The property is good. Clean and well maintained but the swimming pool area needs refurbishment .The tents are clean. The major issue we faced was the Dj music noise coming from a nearby wedding place. This property lies close to a party hall, if a party is going on you can say goodbye to a goodnight ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2022

Tiger Machan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Sawai Madhopur

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
31 Dec 2019

Best place to go for tiger safari’s. please ensure you book and choose safari zones carefully, and do research before you book.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
18 Dec 2019

We didn’t spend much time in Sawai Madhopur, only to get the train and visit a bank.

2/5 - Disappointing

Lee
29 Nov 2019

Not a nice area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
14 Oct 2019

All zones are not having tiger in it but just to make money all are fooling tourist .

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
8 Oct 2019

Busy poor driving area but workers from farms trying hard to make a living

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
3 Mar 2019

Mostly filthy but the national park is beautiful