Sawai Madhopur is an important town with its own history and legends. It is also the entry point to Ranthambore. Ranthambore 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 attract a number of tourists. 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.