The Kachhawaha rulers of Amer(later Jaipur) had been associated with Sawai Madhopur for centuries. Sawai Madhopur has a protected wildlife sanctuary famous for tigers - the Ranthambhore national park nearby. Ranthambore has a remarkably rich and diverse flora and fauna and an equally vast variety of birds. The national park was established as a sanctuary in 1955 and was one of the original areas under project tiger. This region is a must for all lovers of nature as the region is rich in wildlife, bird life and insects.. Apart from this, the area is studded with remnants of historic past - old defensive walls, wells, mosques and hunting lodges.

▪▪▪› CASTLE JHOOMAR BAORI (SAWAI MADHOPUR - RAJASTHAN)
 
This castle is located 4 kms north-east of Sawai Madhopur. A hunting lodge for the guests of the rulers of Jaipur, it was built in the late 19th century by maharajah Madho Singh of Jaipur. It is like a castle out of a fairy tale , situated on a hill with the lush green forests surrounding it. Castle Jhoomar Baori has now been converted into a hotel and run by the rtdc. The rooms are spacious and well furnished.

ACCOMMODATION: ROOMS AND RESTAURANT.

ADDRESS: CASTLE JHOOMAR BAORI, SAWAI MADHOPUR, RAJASTHAN.

▪▪▪› SAWAI MADHOPUR LODGE (SAWAI MADHOPUR - RAJASTHAN)

A former hunting lodge of the maharaja of Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur lodge still retains its former splendor which is further enhanced by its surrounding beauty. Run by the Taj group of hotels, the lawns are well maintained and care has been taken to retain the 1930's look. A wonderfully furnished lounge with a fire place and a bar add to the ambience of the place and transport one in time to the days of Shikar camps. This lodge is an ideal place to take the jeep safari into the 400 sq. Kilometers of tiger land.

ACCOMMODATION: 16 Double rooms and a multi-cuisine restaurant.

ADDRESS: Sawai Madhopur Lodge, Ranthambore National Park Road, Sawai Madhopur-322001.

ACCESS: BY ROAD: Jaipur- 182 Kms.
BY RAIL: Sawai Madhopur - 2 kms.
BY AIR: JAIPUR - 182 KMS.