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TONK TOURISM

Located some 90-odd km to the south of Jaipur on route to the Ranthambore National Park, Tonk is not exactly on a regular tourist trail in Rajasthan but certainly deserves a visit. Once ruled by Afghani pathans, the small town has a smattering of mansions that are a fine testament to the wealth and the power of its owners who ruled the town. Jostling for attention alongside these ancient mansions are colonial buildings that came about during the Raj when Tonk served as an important administrative center for the British. The two most exquisite buildings in Tonk are the Sunehri Kothi and the Jama Masjid.

Sunehri Kothi (or Mansion of Gold) isn’t a mansion at all. It is in fact a magnificent hall with some breathtaking enamel mirror-work, gilt and stunning painted Belgium glass. Constructed by Nawab Mohammed Ibrahim Ali Khan (1867-1930), the Nawab of Tonk, for poetry recitals, dance and music, Sunehri Kothi has witnessed some attempts at renovation to less-than-desirable effect. Despite it, though, it remains a stunning work of art and deserves a visit.

The imposing Jama Masjid is one of the finest mosques in Rajasthan and the only other major tourist draw of Tonk besides the Sunehri Kothi. Frescoed with flowers and ferns and intricate patterns, construction of the mosque began in 1246 by Amir Khan, the first Nawab of Tonk and was completed by his son in 1298.

Tonk is also home to the Arabic and Persian Research Institute, which houses a rare and precious collection of Arabic and Persian manuscripts that date back to the 12th to the 17th centuries.

An interesting stopover just off the Jaipur-Tonk-Kota highway (and about half-an-hour’s drive to the south of Tonk) is Hathi Bhata, a gigantic elephant that has been carved out of a single block of stone dating back to 1200. It serves as a great picnic spot for locals and a detour that you should consider taking.

Listing image: Rajasthan Government

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN TONK

Tonk offers several budget and mid-range hotels. Homestays are slowly gaining popularity. Coupled with warm people and the legendary Rajasthani hospitality, these could well be a better bet than any hotel you’ll ever stay in.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN TONK

Restaurants serving authentic Rajasthani cuisine are located near Jilla Pustakalay and Ghanta Ghar while those in Kafla Bazaar and Ghanta Ghar serve assorted cuisines including north Indian, south Indian and Chinese cuisine.

BEST TIME TO VISIT TONK

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Tonk is as given below. The best time to visit Tonk is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1223
FebruaryBest time1426
MarchBest time1932
April2538
May2841
June2839
July2533
August2431
September2434
OctoberBest time2234
NovemberBest time1729
DecemberBest time1325

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Articles About TONK

  • Coronavirus: Now, Three Cops on Lockdown Duty Attacked in Rajasthan's Tonk; Eight Arrested

    Condemning the incident, Deputy CM Sachin Pilot, who is the incumbent MLA from Tonk, said that 'such incidents on corona warriors will not be tolerated.'

    India.com News Desk April 18, 2020, 6:50 am IST

  • Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Our Fight is For Kashmir Not Against Kashmiris, Says PM Narendra Modi in Tonk

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the recent attacks on the Kashmiri students in the aftermath of Pulwama terror attack and said that 'such things should…

    India.com News Desk February 23, 2019, 3:45 pm IST

  • Rajasthan Election 2018 Winners List: Gangapur City, Bamanwas, Sawai Madhopur, Khandar, Malpura, Niwai, Tonk, Deoli–Uniara Results Out

    Here's the winners list of Gangapur City, Bamanwas, Sawai Madhopur, Khandar, Malpura, Niwai, Tonk, Deoli–Uniara

    India.com News Desk December 11, 2018, 7:32 am IST

  • Rajasthan Assembly Election 2018: Congress's Sachin Pilot Termed 14th CM on Wikipedia Page

    It was the first assembly elections for 41-year old Pilot, a two-time Member of Parliament, and he defeated Khan with a margin of 54,179 votes…

    India.com News Desk December 11, 2018, 5:05 pm IST

  • Tonk waits for railway line as parties field heavyweights

    Jaipur, Nov 21 (PTI) A two decade-old pending demand for a railway line is the key poll issue for voters in Rajasthan's Tonk, which has…

    PTI Feeds November 21, 2018, 3:27 pm IST

  • Rajasthan Assembly Election 2018: BJP Fields Its Lone Muslim Candidate Yoonus Khan Against Sachin Pilot From Tonk, Drops Ajit Mehta

    Single phase voting for the Rajasthan Assembly Election 2018 will take place on December 7, 2018

    India.com News Desk November 19, 2018, 2:18 pm IST

  • Raj's Tonk to see exciting clash between Sachin Pilot & Ajit Mehta

    Jaipur, Nov 16 (PTI) Rajasthan's Tonk assembly constituency is set to witness an interesting poll fight between Congress state unit chief Sachin Pilot and the…

    PTI Feeds November 16, 2018, 7:13 pm IST

  • Rajasthan: Curfew Imposed, Internet Suspended in Tonk District Due to Violent Situation Following Attack on Kanwariyas

    The police had to resort to lathi charge and fire teargas shells to control the situation. Police have issued instructions to act tough against the…

    India.com News Desk August 25, 2018, 9:25 am IST

  • One killed, three injured as car rams into truck in Kota

    Kota (Raj), Jul 28 (PTI) A man was killed and three others, including two of his family members, suffered severe injuries after their car rammed…

    PTI Feeds July 28, 2018, 3:38 pm IST

  • Food park inaugurated in Raj

    Jaipur, Mar 29 (PTI) Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti today inaugurated Greentech mega food park in Ajmer district's Rupangarh town.Kaur…

    PTI Feeds March 30, 2018, 12:08 am IST

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