About Tonk Town:
Tonk is a small town, located at a distance of 96 kms from Jaipur. This little town of Tonk is also known as the “Lucknow of Rajasthan” due to its elegance. Tonk is popular among tourists for its magnificent mosques, mansions and havelis. In the ancient times, Tonk was ruled by the tribes of ‘Pathans’ from Afghanistan. The old town boasts of the architecture prevalent in Mughal era. The highlight of Tonk is the Sunehri Kothi, the Golden Mansion. Sunheri Kothi is situated near Bada Kua on Najar Bagh road in Tonk City. On looking the exteriors of Golden Mansion, you will find it like any other ordinary monument, but from inside, the fort is stunning with lavish interiors. The walls of the mansion are golden polished, which looks fascinating. The mansion has a big hall, which is known as ‘Shishmahal’. The walls of the hall are decorated with glass work, flower paintings, mother-of-pearl and the exquisite work of ‘Pachhikari’ & ‘Meenakari’. The Golden Mansion is declared to be a Historical Place, by the Government of Rajasthan. To preserve this historical monument, repair work is going on. While moving around the town, you will find many old buildings, which used to serve the British offices. If you are interested in Literature, Tonk offers a huge library that was built by the Nawab of Tonk. The library has a great collection of Arabic and Persian manuscripts. The Persian art and craft are prevalent in Tonk as the Nawab of Tonk was fond of them. One can also check out the Institute of Arabic and Persian Research. Jama Masjid is another attraction in Tonk, which is one of the biggest mosques in India. The construction of the mosque was started by the first Nawab of Tonk, Nawab Amir Khan in 1246 A.D. The mosque took its present form during the rule of Nawab Wzirudhoula in 1298 A.D. The gigantic minarets of this mosque can be seen from a long distance. The massive doors of the Masjid represent the Mughal style of architecture. Apart from these attractions, Tonk is famous for its leather industry. So, you can shop nice leather items and accessories for a bargain. In totality, Tonk is a small decent town of a rich cultural heritage, where one you can spend a quality holiday.
General Information about Tonk Town:
Location: Tonk near Jaipur
State: Rajasthan
Capital: Jaipur
Language: Mewari, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Tonk Town:
By Air:
Jaipur Airport is located near Sanganer at a distance of 13 kms from the city of Jaipur. Many domestic airlines connect the city to all the major cities of India including Udaypur and Jodhpur as well. Flights for Delhi and Mumbai run on a regular basis. The airport has been granted the status of an international airport and connects to the foreign cities like Sharjaha and Muscat too.
By Rail:
Jaipur Railway Station is a central main station of the state of Rajasthan. The vast rail track of Indian Railways connects Jaipur station with all other cities of India. There are numerous trains which run on a regular basis to and from Jaipur.
By Road:
Jaipur is well connected by road to major cities in India. Excellent road network serves people to enjoy a comfortable journey to and from Jaipur. This mode of travelling is quite easy and comparatively cheap. Regular bus services from nearby cities connect Jaipur to the other cities. Deluxe Buses, AC coaches and Government buses are available for the convenience of the passengers.