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Ranthambhore National Park is famous tiger reserve in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan, India. Located at the junction of the Aravalli Hill ranges and the Vindhya Hill ranges, the park was once the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur. It is one of the finest places to view animals in their natural surroundings. The Ranthambhore National Park is bound by two rivers – the River Chambal in the South and the River Banas in the North. There are six man-made lakes in the park which are many perennial water streams passes through the entire park. These streams have no link up with the rivers. The park sprawls in the area of approximately 400 sq km. If the area of Ranthambhore is combined together with the area of Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary, it is around 500 square kilometres. Previously the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur, Ranthambhore was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in the year of 1957. Later in 1974 it gained the status of “Project Tiger Reserve”. Finally in the year of 1981, it gained the status of a National Park. Today, Ranthambhore is one of the finest and most popular national parks of the country known for tiger populations.
The park is dotted with several water bodies providing perfect relief to wild animals during the extremely hot summer months. A safari inside Ranthambhore reminds you of bygone eras. A mammoth fort (Ranthambhore Fort, after which the park is named) towers over the park atop a hill. You can see many ruins of bygone eras scattered all over the forest giving you a wonderful and mixed flavor of wildlife, nature and history. Jogi Mahal (the Forest Rest House) is also worth visit attraction in the park. The park is worldwide famous for its tiger populations. Tigers can be seen even in the daytime. They can be seen in full view of visitors because they have no fear of human presence in their vehicles. Other popular wildlife attractions in the park are leopards, wild boars, Sambhar, Chitals, Nilgai, Hyenas, Monitor Lizards, Foxes, Flying Foxes, Desert Cats, Jungle Cats, Black Bucks, Sloth Bears, Mongoose, Hares, Jackals, etc. The park is also excellent for birding. There are around 272 species of birds found in the park. There are also 12 spices of reptile (including marsh crocodiles & amphibians)
You can enjoy a Jeep Safari in Ranthambhore to chase the royal tigers in their natural surroundings. The Park is dotted with majority of trees like Banyan, Dhok, Pipal, Mango, Imli, Jamun, Dhak, Kadam, Khair, Khajur, Neem, Mahua, Dhak, etc. These vegetations provide evergreen ambiance to the park. So park is very ideal for nature trek and nature safari too. The park is typically dry deciduous type and has around 300 species of trees and 50 aquatic plants. Dhok forms majority of vegetations cover. A nature safari or nature trek inside the park gives you opportunity to know about the rich fauna of the forest. The Park has the Second Largest Banyan Tree in India.This famous national park of Rajasthan is paradise for wildlife lovers and photographers’ dream. The park offers excellent accommodation and internal transportation facilities. The park remains open every year from the month of October to the month of June.
Best Time to Visit:-
1. Between October to March
2. Between April to June
Park Visiting Timings:-
October to March:- 6.00 AM to 9.00 AM & 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM
April to June:- 6.30 AM to 9.30 AM & 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM
How to get there:-
By Air:- The nearest Airport is at Jaipur, 145 km from Ranthambhore.
By Rail:- the Nearest Railway Station is at Sawai Madhopur, 11 km from the Park.
Road: A good network of buses links Sawai Madhopur from Ranthambhore. Ranthambhore is well connected with all the major cities of Rajasthan.
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