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The villages near Sawai Madhopur town are famous for folk arts, especially for the decorative sketches (Mandana) which adorn the walls of their mud houses. The pet subjects of these Mandanas are animals, birds, flowers and village life.

Karauli :

Karauli is well known for its red sandstone.  It is away from the hustle-bustle of modern life. The rural ambience of the town affords the tourist a memorable time-viewing the impressive architecture of the City Palace, monuments, buildings and temples.

The majestic Darbar Hall with its delicate stone carvings and exquisite medieval frescoes are worth seeing. The town is also famous for wooden toys, especially lotus flowers and peacocks. It is also a center of Khadi Industry.

Ranthambore School of Art :

The Ranthambore School of Art near Sawai Madhopur is well worth a visit. Located a couple of Km from Sawai Madhopur, the Ranthambore School of Art consists of painters from local villages. The main subjects of their paintings are the majestic tigers of Ranthambore. Painted in exquisite detail the tigers of Ranthambore are depicted in all their glory in the realistic paintings of the Ranthambore School of Art. Stalking, their prey, emerging from the undergrowth, playing with their cubs and resting on the ruins in the park the tigers of Ranthambore can be seen in different aspects and moods. The painters also interact with the local villagers to spread awareness about conservation and the need to preserve the tigers of Ranthambore.

Sawai Madhopur Village :
Located just 12 kilometres away from the city, Sawai Madhopur is one of the major excursion destination here. However if you are visiting here 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.

Hathi Bhata (10 Kms) :
Hidden away from the busy city life, Tonk is a village in Rajasthan. On your tour to Rajasthan you can get to see the most unique monument in this place. Carved from a single block of rock this is a sculpted image of an elephant which surpasses a real elephant in its sheer size and magnificence. It is a rock cut form of a life size elephant. The story of Raja Nal and Damayanti is carved on the same rock.

Tonk :
Located at a distance of 100 kilometers away, 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. 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.

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.