Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Area : 400 sq km approx./ 39,200 hectares.
Established : 1955 as a sanctuary, 1973 as a tiger reserve, 1981 as a national park.
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About Ranthambore National Park:

Ranthambore National Park is situated in India's north western state of Rajasthan, near the town of Sawai Madhopur, midway between Bharatpur and Kota townships. It is surrounded by the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges and is very near to the outer fringes of the Thar Desert. The entire area has sprawling tracts of the desert and semi-desert vegetation. Originally a hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ranthambore was declared a game sanctuary in 1955. In 1980, it became a national park and listed among the reserves protected under Project Tiger (1973). Presently the Kaila Devi Sanctuary, also famous for its tigers, and Mansingh Sanctuary also form part of Ranthambore Reserve
Ranthambore National Park sprawls over an estimated area of 400 sq kms. Steep crags embrace a network of lakes and rivers, and a top one of these hills, is the impressive Ranthambore Fort, built in the 10th century. The terrain fluctuates between impregnable forests and open bushland. The forest is the typically dry deciduous type, with dhok, being the most prominent tree. The entry point to the Ranthambore National Park, goes straight to the foot of the fort and the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal. The latter boasts of the second-largest banyan tree in India. The Padam Talab, the Raj Bagh Talab and the Malik Talab are some of the lakes in the area, that attract the tiger population. They have been spotted at the edges of these lakes, and Jogi Mahal itself. Old crumbling walls, ruined pavilions, wells, and other ancient structures stand witness to the region's glorious past. The entire forest is peppered with the battlements and spillovers of the Ranthambore Fort - tigers are said to frequent these ruins, too. As a result of stringent efforts in conservation, tigers, the prime assets of the Park, have become more and more active during the day. More than in any other park or sanctuary in India, tigers are easily spotted here in daylight. They can be seen lolling around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting down Sambar around the lakes.

Wildlife Safari in the Ranthambore National Park:

Travel Tips:

Light cotton garments are recommended for the hot summer months and woolens are suitable for the winters. Entry charges for hired vehicle, guide and photo equipment are separate. These can be reserved at the Project Tiger office in Sawai Madhopur.

Wildlife in Ranthambore National Park

Tigers are the most famous animal in Ranthmabore national park,These tigers are so accustomed to human presence that they are known to even hunt in broad daylight in full view of gaping tourists.
Other major wild animals in Ranthambore national park includes the Leopards, Jungle cats, Desert Cats, Chinkara, Chital, Nilgai, Striped Hyenas, langurs, Indian Wild Boar, Sloth bears, Black bucks, Coomon Yellow Bats, Sambar deer, Mongoose, Indian Porcupines, Indian Flying Foxes, Fivestriped Palm Squirels, Jackals, Common mongoose, Indian Foxes¸ Longeared Hedgehogs, Macaques Caracals, and Rufoustailed Hare.

Birding in Ranthambore National Park:

Ranthamnbore national park is also a paradise for bird watchers the major birds found in ranthambore national park are Indian Gray Hornbills, Kingfishers, Eagles, Woodpeckers, Asian Palm Swift¸ Owl, Bee Eaters, Bitterns, Pigeon, Dove, Graylag Goose, Wood Shrikes, Finches, Egrets, Sparrows, Ioras, Flycatchers, Wagtails, Crows, Orioles, Cuckoo-Shrikes, Flamingos, Cormorants, Great Crested Grebe, Snipes, Cuckoos, Bulbul, Mynas, Ibis, Herons, Shrikes etc.

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Ranthambore National Park Travel Information

General Information

Location : Ranthambore, Rajasthan.

Season : October to June

Location : 182 Kms. from Jaipur, in Alwar District, Rajasthan.

Area : 400 Sq. Kms. / 39,200/- hectares

Established: 1955 as Sanctuary, 1973 as Tiger Reserve, and 1981 as National Park.

Rainfall : 68 cms.

Altitude : 215 to 505 meters above sea level.

How to Reach Ranthambore National Park

Airport : Jaipur is the nearest Airport (Sanganere airport) only 182 Kms away from Ranthambore.

Railway Station : Sawai Madhopur is the Nearest Railway station of Ranthambore National Park.

Road : Ranthambore is well connect by road all of the Rajasthan Cities.