The
Ranthambore National Park was the hunting
ground of Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1955, it
was declared a game sanctuary; in 1980,
it became a national park. But with the
commissioning of Project Tiger in 1972,
it was included in the project. With the
addition of neighbouring Keladevi and Mansingh
sanctuaries, the total area of the park
stands at 1,334 sq km. But the entire park
- the core area is just 392 sq kms - is
not open to the public. The Ranthambore
Park is set between the Aravalli and Vindhya
ranges. Its deciduous forests were once
a part of the
magnificent jungles of Central India. The
terrain is rugged and there are rocky ridges,
hills and open valleys with lakes and pools.
Ranthambore is a heritage site because
of the picturesque ruins that dot the park.
There are lake palaces, 'chhatris', old
fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old
fort, overlooking the park. The lovely Jogi
Mahal is located at the foot of the fort and
gives magnificent view of the Padam Talao,
painted white with water lilies. The park
is famous for tigers and due to conservation
efforts, the tiger population has stabilized
if not increased here. The tigers can be spotted
quite often even during the day, at their
normal pursuits-- hunting and taking care
of their young ones. Ranthambore is one of
the best places to see these majestic predators.
Population
:Ranthambore National Park
The tigers are the prized attractions of the park.
Other inmates of the park are the Antelopes, Nilgai,
Sambhar and Chital, which are easy to spot. Those
who are lucky enough get to see the Sloth Bear,
Wild Boar, Chinkara, Porcupines and Jackals, Leopard,
Jungle Cat and Marsh Crocodile.
The lakes and water holes in the park are the best
places to sight the animals. These water bodies
are full of lotus and water lilies. Ranthambore
also has a sizeable bird population, both resident
and migratory. There are about 264 species of birds
found within the park. Indian Hare, Mongoose and
Monitor Lizards can also spotted.
How To Get There- Ranthambore
National Park
The nearest city to the park is
Sawai Madhopur. This place also provides the nearest
railhead for the national park. It is 11 km from
Ranthambore. Make sure about the trains if you are
planning to reach the place by rail. The nearest
airport is that of Jaipur, which is about 145 km
away. There are regular flights of various airlines
to this place. From Jaipur one has to take the road
to access the national park.
Places To Stay- Ranthambore
National Park
The are excellent accommodation
facilities in and around Ranthambore National Park.There
are heritage hotels, hotels & rest houses of
the RTDC and the Taj group also has one hotel here.The
Maharaja Lodge by the Taj Group provides world class
accommodation. The forest rest house, Jogi Mahal
inside the park and Hotel Kamadhenu are few of the
hotels maintained by the RTDC. Jhoomer Baori forests
lodge is also managed by the RTDC. These hotels
and rest houses are designed to suit every budget.
There are few local and private accommodation available
too.
Climate - Ranthambore
National Park
Located in Rajasthan, the Ranthambore
Reserve is influenced by the desert type of climate.
The vegetation, which is mostly dry anddeciduous,
provides good cover for the animals. The climate
is generally dry but annual rainfall is enough to
sustain the park population. In fact, Ranthambore
is one of the green patches in the otherwise barren
landscape of the state.
General
Information- Ranthambore National Park
Location : Ranthambore, Rajasthan.
Area :1,334SqKms.
Evolution/ Origin :1980
Main Attraction-
Ranthambore National Park & Tiger Reserve
The most fascinating and
most popular excursion taken from the national
park is
to the Ranthambore Fort. This fort was built
by the Chauhans in the 10th century. The fort
is located at a very strategic position between
north and central India and
hence
it was always coveted by many rulers. This
fort is famous for the 'Johar' (suicide by
immolation to escape humilitaion) by Rajput
women in 1301AD during the siege by Ala-ud-din
Khilji. The temples and tanks add to the beauty
of the fort. The seven gates and massive curtain
walls, crowning a fall-topped hill presents
a majestic view.
Best Time
The park is open for visitors from October to June.
But the best season to visit Ranthambore is from
November to April. This is the time when animals
can be easily spotted.
Useful Information
Park Trips :Project Tiger
Reserve
The park is toured by a jeep . The reservation of
these can be done at the Project Tiger Office at
Sawai Madhopur. The tour is accompanied by a guide.
In the park, one must stick to the allocated route.
Entry is relatively expensive, with fees for entrance,
vehicle hired, guide and camera being charged separately.
Day 01 : Depart from Delhi to Sawai
Madhopur (travel in air conditioned first/ second
class sleeper). Arrive Sawai Madhopur railway station.
You will be met & transferred to Ranthambore
(12 km - 25 minutes driving time approx.). Check-in
at your hotel for five nights. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 02-05 : Enjoy your morning and afternoon
jeep-safaries in the Ranthambore National Park.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Early morning enjoy jeep-safari
in the Park . Assisted departure transfer to the
Sawai Madhopur . Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival you
will be transferred to a nearby hotel closer to
the airport. Later in the evening, transfer to the
International airport to connect your flight for
onward destination.
Day
1:: Arrive Delhi
Arrival in New Delhi before or after midnight.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2:: Delhi
Morning free. Afternoon guided tour of New
Delhi. Visit India Gate, drive past President
House, Qutab Minar & Humayun's tomb. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 3:: Delhi
Morning guided tour of old Delhi covering
Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat etc. After
lunch go for shopping or additional sight-seeing.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4:: Delhi-Jaipur
Morning departure
to Jaipur (260 km / 6 hr.). Afternoon guided
tour of Jaipur City covering City Palace, Palace
of winds & Jantar Mantar (Observatory).
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5:: Jaipur-Ranthambore National Park
Morning visit to Amber Fort along with an elephant
ride. Post lunch, drive to Ranthambore National
Park (200 km / 5 hr.) Arrive in the evening. Overnight
stay.
Day 6:: Ranthambore National Park
Morning and evening visits to the park for nature
watch and tiger tracking in open-top trucks and
jeeps. Overnight stay.
Day 7:: Ranthambore National
Park-Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Morning visit to the park for nature watch and tiger
tracking in open-top trucks and jeeps. Post lunch,
drive to Keoladeo Ghana National Park (i.e Bharatpur;
225 km / 6 hr.) Arrive in the evening. Overnight
stay.
Day 8:: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Day inside the bird sanctuary with two persons in
their own cycle rickshaw. Picnic lunch in the reserve.
Overnight stay.
Day 9:: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary-Agra
Breakfast at Hotel. Depart for Agra. Enroute visit
Fatehpur Sikri. After lunch, guided tour of Taj
Mahal. Overnight stay.
Day 10:: Agra-Khajuraho-Panna National Park
Early morning visit to Agra Red Fort (optional).
Fly to Khajuraho at noon. Arrive by 1300 hr. Post
lunch, guided city tour of the erotic temples. Overnight
stay.
Day 11:: Panna National Park
Early morning birding boat cruise on river Ken.
Lunch at tree-top restaurant. Afternoon visit to
the national park for wildlife viewing. Overnight
stay.
Day 12:: Panna National Park-Bandhavgarh
National Park
Drive to Bandhavgarh National Park (210 km / 4 hr.).
Arrive Bandhavgarh by noon. Afternoon jungle visit
in jeeps for tiger tracking. Overnight stay.
Day 13:: Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and evening jungle visits. Overnight stay.
Day 14:: Bandhavgarh National Park-Kanha National
Park
Morning jungle visit. Drive to Kanha National Park
(275 km / 7 hr.). Arrive Kanha in the evening. Overnight
stay.
Day 15 & 16:: Kanha National Park
Morning and evening jungle visits for tiger tracking,
nature watch or birding. Overnight stay.
Day 17:: Kanha National Park-Nagpur-Delhi
Morning jungle visit. Drive to Nagpur (250 km /
6 hr.) and connect a flight to Delhi in the evening.
Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 18:: Delhi-Onward Destination
Delhi-Onward Destination Day free. Transfer to the
airport to connect flight to the onward destination.
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Wildlife Safari of Ranthambore Best time to visit - October to April
Day 01:: Arr. Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Met upon arrival and transferred to
a hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2 :: Delhi-SwaiMadhopur -Ranthambore
Depart from Delhi to Sawai Madhopur by train. .
Arrive Sawai Madhopur railway station. You will
be met & transferred to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Upon arrival, you will check-in to your hotel for
five nights. Overnight will be at the hotel
Day 3 :: Ranthambore
Enjoy the morning and afternoon the safaris to the
core area of Ranthambore National Park. Overnight
in the hotel
Day 4 :: Ranthambore
Enjoy the morning and afternoon the safaris to the
core area of Ranthambore National Park. Overnight
in the hotel
Day 5:: Ranthambore
Enjoy the morning and afternoon the safaris to the
core area of Ranthambore National Park. Overnight
in the hotel
Day 6:: Ranthambore
Enjoy the morning and afternoon the safaris to the
core area of Ranthambore National Park. Overnight
in the hotel
Day 7:: Ranthambore-Swaimadhopur-Delhi (Train)
Early morning enjoy jeep-safari to the core area
of the Park. Afternoon you will have assisted departure
transfer to the Sawai Madhopur to Delhi. Arrive
Delhi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to a
hotel closer to the airport. Later you will
be transferred to the International airport to connect
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