Sawai Madhopur : Rajasthan
STD Code: 0462
Sawai Madhopur is the entry point to Ranthambhore and is an important town with its own history. Ranthambhore has been a witness to the rise and fall of many rulers and a series of battle scenes. Remnants of marvellous architectural monuments, ponds and lakes enlighten avid lovers of the subject. There are various places of historical interest inside the fort. The Ganesha temple is a major attraction of the Fort. The region around Sawai Madhopur is thick with remnants of its past history. Walls, wells, mosques and hunting lodges adorn the lush rolling hills of the Vindhyas and the Aravalis.
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Bundi : Rajasthan
Hit town's medieval character, Taragarh I Fort and the palace below are captivating. I He chitrashala in the palace has rooms I mend with miniature paintings depict-I iij scenes from the life of Lord Krishna I ml his consort Radha.
Bundi is connected by state highway. I Regular buses operate from Bundi to Kota j 38 km, laipur 156 km, Ajmer 167 km, Chittaur 1156km via Bijolia, Menal, Udaipur 310 km Ira Chittaur, Delhi 465 km via Jaipur, Sawai-I madhopur 127 km, Jodhpur 414 km via Ajmer, Indore 365 km via Kota, Jhalawar,.
Jaipur By Rail
An excellent connection to Delhi is by the Shatabdi Express (four and a half-hour run). Other connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Secunderabad and Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. Trains originating from Jaipur link the city with Mumbai, Calcutta, Sawai Madhopur and Kota. The Jaipur Railway Station is in the heart of town and has computerised reserva¬tion facilities.
The reservation office is open Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 2 pm and 2.15 to 8 pm on Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm is for advance reservations only. Reservations for freedom fighters
Jaipur : Rajasthan
Jaipur, the magical city carved out of the desert, still blushes pinh even 273 years later after it was founded by Maharajah Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. It is the only city in the world symbolising the nine divisions of the universe through nine rectangular sectors subdividing it according to the principles laid down in the 'Shilpa Shastra', the ancient Indian treatise on architecture. The city is today a unique synthesis of the traditional sinel the modern. Apart from being the state capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is also a bustling trading centre with colourful bazaars and people
Shekhawati : Rajasthan
Often called the 'open -air art gallery of Rajasthan', the region of medieval Shekhawati comprises the present day districts of Sikar and Jhunjhunu. The high -quality frescoes which this region is famous for date between 1750 and 1930.
Mount Abu : Rajasthan
STD Code: 02974
At 1,200 metres. Mount Abu is the highest point of the Aravalli range passing through Rajasthan. The only hill resort of Rajasthan, it is built around a lake and is surrounded by forested hills. According to legend, the town derives its name from Arbuda, a serpent who descended to the spot to rescue Shiva's bull, Nandi. Besides having all the features of a pleasant hill resort. Mount Abu is also well known for the famous Dilwara Temples and many more archaeological remains. There are interesting treks and picnic spots, the romantic royal retreats of the
