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A nearby attraction of Sawai Madhopur, in
the state of Rajasthan, Ranthambore National
Park is an outstanding example of Project
Tiger's efforts at conservation in the India
. It 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 national 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 . |
| Attractions
of the Park |
Tigers
can easily be sighted at the Ranthambore National
Park . Tourists from across the globe can
be seen enjoying the wildlife at the Ranthambore.
There are several wildlife photographers too
who click the opportunity of capturing the
tiger in its natural habitat, the Ranthambore.
Besides the tiger at the Ranthambore you may
spot animals like the antelopes, Indian hare,
sambhar, chital, sloth bear, nilgai, chinkara,
porcupines, jackals, leopards, jungle cats,
fox, wild boar, caracals, hyena, gazelle,
mongoose and jacanas. The other attractions
at the Ranthambore are the birds like the
crested serpent eagles, Indian horned owl,
Bonelli's eagle, quail, spur fowl, partridge
and paradise flycatcher. |
| Best
time to Visit |
| Located
in the Thar Desert Ranthambore is prone to
the heat and dust of long summers. During
the months from April to June, the temperature
soars and makes Ranthambore an unpleasant
destination. Ranthambore is also avoided during
the monsoons in the months of July and August.
The winters are the best time to visit Ranthambore.
Thus, most of the tourists plan their visit
to Ranthambore between the months of October
and March, when the weather is cool and tolerable.
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| How
to reach at Ranthambore |
Ranthambhore
National Park can easily access through air,
train and bus.
By Air :
The nearest national airport is Jaipur. Ranthambhore
National Park is 145 kms from Jaipur.
By Rail : The nearest rail
junction is Sawai Modhpur at a distance of
11 km and link Ranthambhore with other major
cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
By
Road : A regular bus service connects
Ranthambore to Sawai-Madhopur 12 km, Agra
226 km, Bharatpur 166 km, Delhi 434 km and
Jaipur 180 km. Private Horse driven tongas
and jeeps are easily available for transportation
to Ranthambore. |
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