Ranthambore Tourism

Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the world’s best known wilderness areas. Located 14 kilometres from Sawai Madhopur and at the junction of some of the geologically oldest mountain ranges - the Aravallis and Vindyas - Ranthambore offers some of the finest opportunities for sighting the magnificent tiger in the wild. A mix of rolling hills and crags, and meadows, lakes and rivulets, this dry-deciduous forest system is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Apart from the tiger, you can also spot sloth bear, leopard, caracal, jackal, fox, hyena and mongoose at Ranthambore.

The elusive Indian wolf too, has been spotted here occasionally. The dainty chital, sambhar deer, the blue bull antelope or nilgai, rhesus macaque, langur and an incredible variety of birds amidst a setting of dhok, fig and banyan trees makes a visit to this park a delight – for tourists and naturalists alike. Basking crocodiles, king vulture on a snag, the scream of the serpent eagle, the alarm call of spotted deer are some sights and sounds that make this a safari experience like none other. The landscape is dominated by the 10th century fortress of Ranthambore while the valleys have numerous cenotaphs, ruins and abandoned settlements overcome by nature - testament to battles and romances of an era long gone. Open from October to June, Ranthambore is accessible by rail from Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur and by road from Jaipur and Delhi. Sawai Madhopur has a range of accommodation to suit every budget and travelers can stay back for a few days to soak in the sunshine and calm of the forests.

World Acclaimed Tiger Reserve
The place is world-famous for its ‘Tiger Reserve’ and the Ranthambore National Park, an equally famous tourist destination. The park lies at the intersection of the Aravalli Range and the Vindhya Plateau. The park is at a distance of 14 km from Sawai Madhopur. It was first established as ‘The Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary’ in 1955 by the Indian Government. Later in 1973, it was declared as a reserve for the Project Tiger. It attained its national park status in 1980. Ranthambore and its surroundings comprise of deciduous forests with an abundance of flora and fauna. These forests serve as a natural habitat to different varieties of animals and birds. In the reserve, tourists can spot sambars, leopards, wild boars, sloth bears, striped hyenas and many other wild animals. There are several lakes in Ranthambore, namely, Padam Talao, Surwal Lake and Malik Talao. Padam Talao is the largest lake inside the national park. Jogi Mahal, an ancient guest house, is situated on its bank.

Tourist Places In And Around Ranthambore
The Ranthambore Fort, another popular tourist attraction in Ranthambore, was built in 944 AD. This fort is an epitome of bravery and historical developments in Rajasthan. It is located at a height of about 700 ft above the adjacent plains and sprawls over a large area. The Ranthambore Fort has three temples in its premises, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Lord Rama. The responsibility of maintaining and preserving the mighty and splendid Ranthambore Fort is been assigned to the Archaeological Survey of India