Places to visit nearby destination - Ranthambore
Bundi
 Surrounded by the Aravalli
hills on three sides, Bundi lies at a distance of
36 km from Kota. This tiny picturesque town was
once a part of Kota and was ruled by the Hada Chauhans—an
offshoot of the famous Chauhan clan that ruled Delhi
and Ajmer.
The Rajput legacy of the town has been well
preserved in the massive fort. Besides the fort,
the palaces, havelis, temples with beautiful stone
idols, and chattris with carved pillars are some
of the interesting monuments to see here. The picturesque
lake in the heart of the town adds to its charm.
Bundi is also famous for its intricate carvings
and murals.
Karauli
 Founded in 1348 AD, Karauli is a city characterised
by red sandstone walls, bastions, peripheral wall,
six gates, eleven posterns and the famous annual
fair at the Kaila Devi temple. Located at a distance
of 160 kilometres from Jaipur, Karauli is a must
visit excursion destination. Blended with history
of the Rajputs, Karauli was known as Kalyanpuri
after the local deity Kalyanji. According to a local
legend, the ruling family of Karauli, known as Yadhuvanshi
Rajputs, are the descendants of Lord Krishna. Besides
other historic monuments, the temple of Madan Mohanji
is an interesting place to visit in Karauli.
Kota
 Located at a distance of
100 kilometres from Ranthambore, Kota is another
important place to visit during your excursion from
Ranthambore. Kota used to be an important part of
the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi. It became
a separate princely state during the 17th century.
The glory of those times could be seen in the several
monuments, palaces and gardens that exist here.
Located on the eastern bank of Chambal River, Kota
has number of sites to visit and see. The city fort
and palace, Kota Barrage, the Kishore Sagar tank
(which was built in 1346), the Jagmandir palace
(built on a small island at the centre of a tank
in 1740), the Brij Vilas Palace Museum, the Chambal
gardens and Chhattar Bilas gardens with its number
of royal cenotaphs are some of the places you can
visit in Kota.
Sawai Madhopur Village
 Located just
12 kilometres away from Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur
is one of the major excursion destination here.
However if you are visiting Ranthambore by the Delhi-Mumbai
railway route, the village of Sawai Madhopur falls
in the middle of the road making it the gateway
to the Park. Sawai Madhopur has always been the
centre of attraction of the Rajput rulers. The town
has many historic legends attached to it.
Tonk
Located at a distance of 100 kilometres from Ranthambore,
Tonk is an old town dating to the middle of the
17th century. Resurrecting a forgotten era, Tonk
makes a must visit itinerary in your excursion from
Ranthambore. As the small town used to be the stronghold
of the Pathan tribesmen of Afghanistan, Tonk is
characterised by the Sunehri Kothi with its intricate
mirror work and colourful medley of painted mosques,
mansions and colonial buildings.
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