Located
on the intersection of Aravalli and Vindhyas, Ranthambore National Park
is approximately 11 km from Sawai Madhopur. Once a princely game
preserve, Ranthambore is the best place to get a glimpse of the Tiger.
The geography of the park ranges from gentle and steep slopes of the
Vindhyas to sharp and conical hills of the Aravalli. Having a unique
topography, the jungle is scattered with grasslands at the plateaus,
pastures in gorges and flourishing foliage around the canals. Read on
this Ranthambore travel guide to more about this National Park:The sanctuary has river Chambal in the south and river Banas in the north bordering it. Dry deciduous forest, open grassy paddock, several lakes and rivers that make up the park can be passed through only by the roads built by the Forest department. Another dominating feature of the Tiger Reserve is the Ranthambore Fort, dating back to the 10th century. There are three big lakes in the sanctuary, the Padam Talab (Lake), Malik Talab and Raj Bagh.
Apart from the tiger, the main attraction of the Ranthambore National Park tour, the park is also rich in other wildlife. Other wild life in the reserve include Leopard, Caracal, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle cat, Marsh crocodiles, Wild boar, Bears Deer, etc. Ranthambore in Rajasthan, India also houses a wide variety of birds, both resident as well as migratory. Approximately 272 species of birds have been observed in the park. The park opens for sightseeing half hour before sunrise and closes down half hour after sunset.
Excursions
Kota, built on the eastern bank of Chambal River, is approximately 100 km from Ranthambore. Once a significant part of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi, it assumed a separate identity during the 17th century. The attractions of the city include the City fort and palace, Kota Barrage, Kishore Sagar tank
Tourist Attractions
Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan has a rich wildlife including Tigers (including the most famous diurnal tigers), Leopards, Striped Hyenas, Sambar deer, Chital, Nilgai, Macaques, Jackals, Black bucks, Rufous tailed Hare, Chinkara, Desert Cats, Five striped Palm Squirrels
Ranthambore Weather
The climate of Ranthambore is of a typical desert type i.e. in the extreme. Ranthambore weather experiences a dry and hot summer season, lasting from April to June. The average temperature remains in the range of 37.0° C (max) to 23.0° C (min). The climatic conditions of Ranthambore
How to Reach Ranthambore
Ranthambore is an important destination on the wildlife map of India. Situated about 11 km from Sawai Madhopur town, the national park is known for a variety of species of birds and animals, but the main attraction here is, of course, the tiger. In fact, it is the excitement
Things to Do in Ranthambore
Ranthambore National Park was established in the year 1957, as a wildlife sanctuary. It was only in the year 1981 that it was awarded the status of a national park. Today, Ranthambore boasts of being one of the most visited national parks in the whole of India.
