Destination
Sawai Madhopur & Ranthambore — Land of the Tiger
Destination · Day 3
Sawai Madhopur & Ranthambore — Land of the Tiger
Named after Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I, the town of Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to Ranthambore National Park — one of the finest places in India to see the wild Bengal tiger. A dawn jeep safari is part of the Palace on Wheels itinerary.
Ranthambore is known for its tigers ruling a dramatic landscape of lakes, crumbling pavilions and dhok forest, all watched over by a thousand-year-old hilltop fort.
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Ranthambore National Park
A morning jeep safari in search of tiger, leopard, sloth bear, sambar deer and crocodile.
Ranthambore Fort
A UNESCO-listed 10th-century fort rising above the jungle, with temples, gates and panoramic views.
Padam Talao & Jogi Mahal
The park's largest lake and its lakeside pavilion, a classic spot for wildlife at the water's edge.
On the Palace on Wheels: Sawai Madhopur & Ranthambore is visited on Day 3 of the 7-night journey, with guided sightseeing, monument entries and meals included. See the full day-by-day itinerary or explore all destinations.
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