About
Ranthambore
Tourists fond of nature, photography or history, loves to visit Ranthambore
100 kms from Ajmer in Rajasthan. The Ranthambore National Park, is famous for
its tigers. The 400 sq km Ranthambore National Park, acclaimed as one of
India's finest wildlife locations. This park was established as a sanctuary
in 1959 and included in the very first phase of Project Tiger in 1972. In
1981 Ranthambore was awarded National Park status. The park derives its name
from the Fort of Ranthambhore which sits on a rocky hilltop in the forest.
The fort dates back to the 11th century, the kremlin to control the then
central India.
The tiger reigns supreme in Ranthambore which is among the few places in
the world where the tigers can be observed at close quarters. There are
about 25 tigers and 40 leopards in the reserve. One can spot them at short
interval in their natural habitat at the edges of three lakes — Padam
Talab, Raj Bagh Talab and Milak Talab.
When to Travel
September to March is the best time to travel Ranthambore. April and May
are hot, but ideal for animal sighting as the trees are barren and few water
holes have much water at this time of the year.
How to Reach There
The nearest airports are Jaipur and Kota. Ranthambore is situated on the
Delhi-Bombay railway-line and also linked with Jaipur and Agra by rails. It
is almost 480 km from Delhi (via Duasa) and 180 km from Jaipur (via Tonk).
Where to Stay
Ranthambore offers plentiful accommodation from the budget type to the high
end. Some of the accommodation available are - Sherbagh, Tiger Den Resort,
Tiger Moon Resort, Vanya Vilas Resort and lots more for your comfort.
Tourist
Attractions
If you really want to see the animals, birds and serpent in their natural
mood and activity, Ranthambore is ther ight place for it. One can find
stork, Peafowl, Bonelli's eagle, crested serpent eagle, the great Indian
horned owl, quail, partridge, spur fowl and the paradise flycatcher.
Ranthambore has large numbers of sambar, chital and nilgai. Among the other
local fauna are the leopard, hyena. jackal, jungle cats, slothe bear and
marsh crocodile.
Some of the Tourist Attraction where one can find them are :
Ranthambore Fort : This ancient fort stands majestically
on the top a hill overlooking the entire park. The fort offers many
interesting architectural and historical sights worth viewing. One can take
a clear view (with the help of a binocular) of the surrounding from this
fort. The fort is the perfect place to see the soaring serpent, eagles,
vultures and other birds & animals at eye level.
Kachida Valley : This valley is located close to the
outskirts of the park. The valley consists of many rocky apperance and low
hills. Kachida valley contains majority of the Panther population of the
park. This area also has a good population of beers.
Raj Bagh Ruins : These ruins are located between the Padam
Talao and the Raj Bagh Talao. The ancient stone structures like palace
outhouses, domes, arches and steps give this place an outstanding look. The
ruins, the jungle surroundings and the strolling resident tigers give the
Ranthambore National Park a unique blend of a wildlife reserve and a
reminder of the past.
Other places of Interest :
Lakarda and Anantpura, Padam Talao, Rajbagh Talao, Malik Talao.
