Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park

Location :	Near Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
Nearest Access :	Sawai Madhopur
Main Wildlife Found :	Tigers, Leopards, Boars
Coverage Area :	392-sq-kms

Ranthambore National Park is positioned at the convergence of the Vindhyan plateau and Aravali hill, in the Eastern region of Rajasthan. Two rivers, namely Banas in the North and Chambal in the South, flow through this National Park. You can also find six artificial lakes and quite a few perennial streams passing through the Ranthambore National Park. In the year of 1955, this Park got declared as a game sanctuary. However, its status of a national park came in the year of 1980. The year 1972 marks the commencement of Project Tiger. It was at this point of time when this park was conferred the status of a tiger reserve in the country. Ranthambore National Park is spread on an area of 1,334 sq kms together with its neighboring sanctuaries - the Mansingh Sanctuary and the Kaila Devi Sanctuary. In this park, there are some areas earmarked for the tourists where they can wander at their heart’s will and explore the fauna and flora housed here. In fact, this distinctive feature of the park is a much loved one, particularly among the tourists. The rugged topography and the intense deciduous forests are key characteristics of this Park, which plays host to one of the most diverse and biggest group of wildlife species in the country. This Park is also declared a heritage site because of the scenic ruins of a fort that dots it.

Ranthambore National Park located in Rajasthan is easily accessible via road, rail and air. If you take the road to this place, you may use private taxis, AC luxury coaches or local buses run by the Rajasthan Transport Corporation. For tourists coming by train, the nearest rail head is at Sawai Madhopur, 11 Kms from this Park. For air-travelers, the closest airport is at Jaipur, 140 Kms from Ranthambore National Park. It is best to visit Ranthambore between February and April when the climate is mild. As the weather of this place is pretty extreme at other times of the year, if you visit it during the aforesaid period, you would enjoy seeing the animals sans any discomfort.

Ranthambore National Park is renowned for its magnificent Royal Bengal Tigers. In India, this Park is one of your best bets to observe tigers amidst their wild habitat. You can watch these royal beasts on the prowl in the forest, resting lazily on the ruins of the picturesque fort, or moving with grandeur around the lakes as well as the watering holes.

So, make a beeline for Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan without any further delay. You would definitely adore your visit to the place. Take our words when we say that after coming here for once, you would yearn to come back again for more!

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Ranthambore National Park Tourism

Ranthambore National Park

Location	Ranthambore, Rajasthan
Area	1,334 Sq Kms.
Specialty	Tigers.
Notified In	1980
From Agra	294 Km

Situated in Sawai Madhopur district of Eastern Rajasthan, the Ranthambhore National Park was once the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The Ranthambore National Park is bound by river Chambal in the South and river Banas in the North. Ranthambore National park/wildlife sanctuary is one of the important Project tiger reserves in India.

There are six man made lakes inside the Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary and form the central focus. In addition to that there are many perennial streams that criss-cross the entire park. Though bound by two rivers in the North and south, the Ranthambore National Park has internal drainage and has no link up with any river system.

Flora in Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary
According to estimates, there are around 300 plant species in the Ranthambore National Park. The region receives scanty rainfalls so the vegetation comprises mainly of the dry deciduous type. The most noticeable tree in the Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is the 'Dhok' (Anogeissus pendula). Other prominent trees in the park are the Banyan (Ficus bengalensis) and Pipal. The tiger reserve has some of the oldest banyan of India. The Neem (Azadirachta indiaca), which is known for its medicinal properties is found in abundance in the Ranthambore National Park.

Some important fruit trees found in the Ranthambore National Park include the Mango (Magnifera indica), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Ber (Zizyphus mauritania), and Tamarind (Tamarindicus indica also known as Imli). In addition, there are many trees such as palas (Butea monosperma), which sets the forest alight with its bright orange red color. Other important plants in the Ranthambore National Park include the Babul (Accasia nilotica), Gum (Sterculia urens), Kadam (Authocephalus cadamba), Khajur (Phoenix sylvestris), Khair (Accacia catechu), Kikar (Acacia nilotica), Mahua (Madhuca indica), Ronj (Acacia leucophloea) and Tendu (Diospyrous melanoxylon).

Fauna in Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambhore National Park spans an area of about 400 sq km. The tiger is relatively easier to spot in Ranthambhore than in many other National Parks in India. The Ranthambore tiger reserve also supports a large number of other wild species including leopards, jungle cat, hyena, jackal, porcupine, wild boar, sloth bear, marsh crocodile, langur, Indian gazelle, spotted deer, sambar (Asiatic stag) and nilgai (blue bull). The langur is the only primate found in Ranthambhore National Park and is abundant.

Ranthambhore is also home to about 270 species of birds including a large number of migratory birds. Some of the many varieties of birdlife found here are the great Indian horned owl, eagles, parakeets, spoonbills, kingfishers, partridge, quail, storks, owls, geese and ducks. But the most visible bird in Ranthambhore is the peacock, India's National bird.

Safari in Ranthambore National Park
The most exciting aspect of exploring a wildlife sanctuary is the safari into the jungles as the thrill of actually encountering a wild beast in its natural habitat is a great form of adventure and excitement. The Ranthambore National Park is open from October to April and the best time to spot wildlife is the early mornings and evenings. A network of tracks crisscrosses the park. Rides into the Park in open jeeps are pretty safe as most of the wild animals are used to to human presence.

How to Reach Ranthambore

By Air
Jaipur, abouy 4 hrs drive, is the nearest airport. Regular bus services are available between Jaipur and Ranthambore. You can also hire taxi from Jaipur to drive to Ranthambore National Park.

By Road
Sawai Madhopur is the nearest town from Ranthambore (about 11 Km). Sawai Madhopur is well connected to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.

By Rail/Train
Sawai Madhopur is the nearest Railhead. various trains link Sawai Madhopur to cities such as Jaipur and Delhi.

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park

Location	Ranthambore, Rajasthan
Area	1,334 Sq Kms.
Specialty	Tigers.
Notified In	1980
From Agra	294 Km

Situated in Sawai Madhopur district of Eastern Rajasthan, the Ranthambhore National Park was once the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The Ranthambore National Park is bound by river Chambal in the South and river Banas in the North. Ranthambore National park/wildlife sanctuary is one of the important Project tiger reserves in India.

There are six man made lakes inside the Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary and form the central focus. In addition to that there are many perennial streams that criss-cross the entire park. Though bound by two rivers in the North and south, the Ranthambore National Park has internal drainage and has no link up with any river system.

Flora in Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary
According to estimates, there are around 300 plant species in the Ranthambore National Park. The region receives scanty rainfalls so the vegetation comprises mainly of the dry deciduous type. The most noticeable tree in the Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is the 'Dhok' (Anogeissus pendula). Other prominent trees in the park are the Banyan (Ficus bengalensis) and Pipal. The tiger reserve has some of the oldest banyan of India. The Neem (Azadirachta indiaca), which is known for its medicinal properties is found in abundance in the Ranthambore National Park.

Some important fruit trees found in the Ranthambore National Park include the Mango (Magnifera indica), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Ber (Zizyphus mauritania), and Tamarind (Tamarindicus indica also known as Imli). In addition, there are many trees such as palas (Butea monosperma), which sets the forest alight with its bright orange red color. Other important plants in the Ranthambore National Park include the Babul (Accasia nilotica), Gum (Sterculia urens), Kadam (Authocephalus cadamba), Khajur (Phoenix sylvestris), Khair (Accacia catechu), Kikar (Acacia nilotica), Mahua (Madhuca indica), Ronj (Acacia leucophloea) and Tendu (Diospyrous melanoxylon).

Fauna in Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambhore National Park spans an area of about 400 sq km. The tiger is relatively easier to spot in Ranthambhore than in many other National Parks in India. The Ranthambore tiger reserve also supports a large number of other wild species including leopards, jungle cat, hyena, jackal, porcupine, wild boar, sloth bear, marsh crocodile, langur, Indian gazelle, spotted deer, sambar (Asiatic stag) and nilgai (blue bull). The langur is the only primate found in Ranthambhore National Park and is abundant.

Ranthambhore is also home to about 270 species of birds including a large number of migratory birds. Some of the many varieties of birdlife found here are the great Indian horned owl, eagles, parakeets, spoonbills, kingfishers, partridge, quail, storks, owls, geese and ducks. But the most visible bird in Ranthambhore is the peacock, India's National bird.

Safari in Ranthambore National Park
The most exciting aspect of exploring a wildlife sanctuary is the safari into the jungles as the thrill of actually encountering a wild beast in its natural habitat is a great form of adventure and excitement. The Ranthambore National Park is open from October to April and the best time to spot wildlife is the early mornings and evenings. A network of tracks crisscrosses the park. Rides into the Park in open jeeps are pretty safe as most of the wild animals are used to to human presence.

How to Reach Ranthambore

By Air
Jaipur, abouy 4 hrs drive, is the nearest airport. Regular bus services are available between Jaipur and Ranthambore. You can also hire taxi from Jaipur to drive to Ranthambore National Park.

By Road
Sawai Madhopur is the nearest town from Ranthambore (about 11 Km). Sawai Madhopur is well connected to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.

By Rail/Train
Sawai Madhopur is the nearest Railhead. various trains link Sawai Madhopur to cities such as Jaipur and Delhi.