Tonk, Rajasthan |
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Located 96 kms from Jaipur, on the way to Ranthambore is the quiet
little town of Tonk, which was ruled by a tribe of Pathans from
Afghanistan. Tonk is a city in eastern Rajasthan in northwestern India.
It lies just south of the Banas River. The old walled town, which was
capital of the former princely state of Tonk, was founded in 1643 AD and
lies on the slopes of a small hill range. Tonk was once the stronghold
of the Pathan tribesmen of Afghanistan who came to India. The modern Tonk was founded by Nawab Ameer Khan as a result of a treaty with the British in 1818 AD. Tonk is a quaint amalgamation of cross-cultural influences. It became a part of the state of Rajasthan in 1948. |
Prime Attractions of Tonk |
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Arabic & Persian Research Inst Houses a
superb collection of Arabic & Persian manuscripts, some of them
lavishly ornamented with gold, rubies, emeralds and pearls. |
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Sunheri Kothi The golden mansion is the
focal point of Tonk. A fairly ordinary monument from outside, the
interior is richly ornamented with stained glass, mirrors, stucco and
gilt. Other interesting buildings are those built to accommodate the
British officers. |
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Toda Rai Singh Town: Surrounded by hills,
the picturesque town of Toda Raisingh is situated in Tonk district. It
is an ancient town of archaeological significance. In earlier times, it
was also known as Takshakagadha or Takshakpur, Todapattan, Ishtikapur,
etc. Founded by the Nagas in or around 4th century, this town was also
ruled by Yuhilas of Chatsu and Chauhans of Ajmer. In 15th & 16th
centuries, it was the capital of Solanki Rajputs. The town got its
present name from Rail Singh Sisodia, the famous ruler of this place. He
was a Mughal 'Mansabdar' during the reign of Shahjahan. Toda Rai Singh
is blessed with glorious historical past as well as rich cultural
heritage. It has a number of places of tourist interest. Prominent among
them are - Hadi Rani Ki Baori (kund), Raja Rai Singh¿s Mahal, Isar
Baori, Bhopat Baori and beautiful temples of Kalyanji, Raghoraiji,
Gopinathji,, Govinddeoji, etc. Bijolia inscription of V.E. 1226 suggests
that Toda Rai Singh was a popular centre of Jainism. |
Excursions from Tonk |
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(91Km.) The Ranthambore National Park was the hunting ground of Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1955, it was declared a game sanctuary; in 1980, it became a national park. But with the commissioning of Project Tiger in 1972, it was included in the project. more.. |
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(75Km.) Lying on the main Delhi - Mumbai railway line, Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to the world renowned Ranthambhore National Park - the famous Tiger Reserve, just 12 kms away from here. more.. |
Climate - Tonk |
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Summer 43.5°C39.0°C |
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Winter 27.0°C 7.0°C |
General Information - Tonk |
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Location 96kms from jaipur, Rajasthan |
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Best Time October to March |
Clothing - Tonk |
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Summer Light Tropical |
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Winter Light Woollen |
Shopping - Tonk |
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Where to Shop There is thriving leather and
felt industry in Tonk and one can pick up some good bargains in the
markets here. The watermelons of Tonk are known for their quality and
sweetness
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Suggested tour packages of Rajasthan |
 Duration : 15 Days / 16 Nights Places Covered : Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer , Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Agra 
Duration : 20 Nights / 21 Days Places Covered : Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Gwalior, Shivpuri , Orcha, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Raipur 
Duration : 13 Days / 12 Nights Places Covered : Delhi, Rishikesh, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Devi Garh, Udaipur, Delhi |
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