Tonk

Tonk is located in the state of Rajasthan about 90 kms from Jaipur. Tonk is an interesting tourist place. The region is sometimes called as the Lucknow of Rajasthan', due to the presence of mosques and exuberant mansions. The small town was ruled by several Afghan tribesin the past. The place has preserved many cultural and heritage resources.

Major Attractions:
Tonk is known for its buildings that have preserved the rich heritage of the place. Although the area is meant for a small trip but the trip itself is worth going for. Some of the major attractions of Tonk are:

Suneri Kothari:
It is a beautiful palace and is also known by the name of Golden Bungalow. The exteriors look quite simple and ordinary but the real source of amusement lies inside. The interiors of the haveli are ornamented with many precious and semi precious stones.

Arabic and Persian Research Institute: The research institute in Tonk houses a library that contains Arabic and Persian manuscripts. The research institute developed as a consequence of heightened interest of the Nawab of Tonk in Arabic and Persian literature.

Climate:
The climate of Tonk is hot and dry. Maximum temperature in summers reach to about 45 C wherass in winters it is 22 C. In winters the minmum temperature reaches to about 8 C and in summers a minimum of 26 is observed.

Accessibility:
Air: The nearest airport to Tonk is Jaipur's domestic aiport which is about 82 kms from Tonk.

Railways:
Trains bound to travel from Mumbai to Delhi passes through Tonk.

Roads:
The national highway number 12 passes through Tonk. Tonk is as such connected to Jaipur and Jabalpur. The latter are connected to the rest of the country.