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| Ranthambhore
National Park |
| 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. |
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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:- |
| Between October to March |
| 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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