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One of the largest national parks in Northern India, Ranthambore is famous for its tigers and it is the only place in India where these royal predators can be spotted in the jungle, even during the day. The park covers an area of 392 sq km and is home to a huge tiger population. Other wild animals that can be spotted in the park include the leopard, nilgai, dhole, wild boar, sambar, hyena, sloth bear and chital. Moreover, Ranthambore also has a vast range of plants, trees, reptiles and birds. It is also some of the largest banyan trees in India.
History of Ranthambore
Ranthambore National Park recognised as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government of India, was a stated Project Tiger Reserve in 1973. Later, Ranthambore become a national park in 1980. It is located in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, about 180 km from Jaipur
Things to do in Ranthambore The park offers two safari rides everyday, each for a three-hour period. The heart of the park is separated into a number of zones and vehicles can enter any one of those marked zones. There is a possibility of not sighting the tiger during the very first safari and therefore people usually opt for more rides.
To the north of the park lies the Banas River while the Chambal River lies to the south. Several ponds in the park are named after the historic Ranthambore Fort.
The Ranthambore Fort, built in 10th century, shoots up above the whole park area. It rests at a height of 700 ft over the adjacent plain. The fort has three red stone temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Lord Ram. These temples built in 12th and 13th century, makes a trip to the wildlife reserve even more enchanting.
Of all the lakes inside the sanctuary, Padam Talab is the largest one. It is beautifully constructed using red granite and has the Jogi Mahal at its periphery. A massive banyan tree, considered to be India’s second largest, is in the vicinity of the lake. Tourists and adventure enthusiasts can also try out various budget packages for trip to Ranthambore.
Travelling to RanthamboreTo reach Ranthambore by air, the nearest airport is at Jaipur. About 140 km away is Jaipur and 11 km away is the town of Sawai Madhopur from Ranthambore National Park. Flying to Jaipur and from there to Sawai Madhopur by road or rail is the best way by air. Sawai Madhopur is the nearest railhead to Ranthambore National Park which is on the main route from Delhi to Mumbai. A car or bus from Sawai Madhopur can be easily availed to Ranthambore National Park. Ranthambore is well accessible by road from all the cities of Rajasthan. Besides, the Rajasthan Transport Corporation, there are luxury air-conditioned coaches to private taxis and local buses through which one can reach Ranthambore National Park. Tourists can also drive down to Ranthambore from Jaipur, 180 km away, or take a long drive from Delhi, 480 km from the town. Travel Tips for RanthamboreThe park is open for visitors only between October and June. Safaris can be booked by travellers at the Project Tiger Booking Office near the New ST Stand on Ranthambore road. Entry and exit timings into the park vary with seasons. During winters, especially from November to January, as days are shorter, entry into the park is at 7 am and exit is as early as 5.30 pm. During summers, the entry is at 6 am and exit at 7 pm. There are two kinds of vehicles available for the safari. One being a 20-seater truck and the other is a six-seater, open air jeep. Winters in Ranthambore can be extremely chilly and visitors are advised to carry woolens as the temperature can drop to 2° Celsius. Summers have temperatures soaring upto 45° Celsius and therefore, tourists can be prepared accordingly. Accommodation options in Ranthambore Hotels in Ranthambore range from budget hotels and heritage properties to jungle resorts. Most of these hotels also offer transfers for sightseeing and pick-up from railway and bus stations |
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Situated in the middle of Aravali Hills and Vindhya Hills, Ranthambore is famous for its rich wildlife and natural beauty. Area covered with deep and dense forest features many species of wildlife animals and amphibians. From national parks and forts to lakes and valleys, all are available in Ranthambore for tourists to explore.
Ranthambore is known for its geographical and aesthetic beauty and tourists can visit locations like Ranthambore National Park and numerous talabs within the park. Ranthambore National Park possesses a huge population of residential as well as migratory birds, who generally arrive during winters every year.
The park also features three lakes or talabs namely Padam Talab, Malik Talab and Raj Bagh Talab. Tourists can witness herds of animals coming together to drink water from these lakes. Along with these, tourists can also sight the beautiful views of nature and indulge in photography and video shooting.
Ranthambore Fort is another sightseeing location in Ranthambore, which is situated on the banks of one of the beautiful talabs inside Ranthambore National Park. The fort was captured by the Mughals in 16th century and was later gifted to the Maharaja of Jaipur. This fort comprises various Hindu and Jain temples along with a mosque.
Some of the popular sightseeing locations in Ranthambore also include Jogi Mahal and Raj Bagh Ruins. Jogi Mahal was the hunting abode for royal families belonging to Maharaja of Jaipur. Raj Bagh Ruins is an evidence of residence of royal families inside the park sprawling across a vast geographical area.
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