Nestled between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges, on the outer fringes of the Thar Desert, Ranthambore is a beautiful medieval town in Rajasthan. The place is famous for the Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve, one of the finest tiger reserves in the world. Famous with wildlife photographers, Ranthambore offers perfect opportunities to capture tigers in your camera. Two rivers, the Chambal and the Banas, along with six artificial lakes add to its charm and scenic beauty.
Things to See in Ranthambore
The Ranthambore National Park is home to a rich and diverse flora and fauna. The park houses about 30 mammal species, 275 bird species, 12 reptile species and 350 plant species including 50 aquatic plants. The park is a haven for tigers including the famous Royal Bengal Tigers. Other major wildlife include Leopards, Panthers, Chital, Sambars, Blackbuck, Chinkara, Sloth Bear, Hyena, Jackal, Wild Boars, Mongoose, Nilgai, Gazelle, Bears, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a variety of exotic and colorful birds.
The picturesque Ranthambore National Park offers many scenic spots and sceneries ideal for taking the snapshots. Apart from wildlife, Ranthambore offer many other exciting attractions too.The 10th century Ranthambore Fort, perhaps the oldest in Rajasthan, is a major tourist attraction, situated in the heart of the Park. Jogi Mahal, a beautiful forest guesthouse, has the second-largest Banyan tree in India. In addition, Padam Talao (lake), Rambagh Talao and Malik Talao are the three enchanting lakes in the park, which attract a large number of wild animals including tigers.
The best time to visit the Ranthambore is between the months of October and March, when the minimum temperature is less than 10 degree Celsius, offering good chances for animal and bird sightings. The Ranthambore National park remains closed from 1st July to 30th September due to Monsoon seasons in India.
Things to Do in Ranthambore
A jeep or elephant safari promises to be the most exciting and adventurous activity in Ranthambore. Enjoy a jeep, elephant, or a boat safari to explore the scenic beauty as well as amazing varieties of wildlife in the Ranthambore National Park. You can enjoy pleasant jeep drives to places like Nal Ghanti, Lahpur, Bakula, Anantpur and Kachida Valley in the park, offering perfect opportunities for wildlife viewing.
How to Reach Ranthambore
By Air:Jaipur(145 km) is the nearest airport from Ranthambore.
By Rail:Sawai Madhopur (11 km) is the nearest railhead from Ranthambore National Park, which lies on the important Delhi-Bombay trunk route.
By Road:Ranthambore lies just 11 km from Sawai Madhopur, the nearest town from the Ranthambore National Park. The town is well connected by road to all the major cities and towns of Rajasthan.
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