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Ranthambhore Tiger tours
Area : 400
sq km approx./ 39,200 hectares.
Established : 1955 as a sanctuary, 1973 as a tiger
reserve, 1981 as a national park.
Rajasthan Wildlife Tour
TIGER BURNING BRIGHT
 A
small village near the township of Sawai Madhopur, in the state of
Rajasthan, Ranthambhore gets its name from the two hills, Ran and
Thambor, which are in close proximity. 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.
Ranthambhore 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
Description:
 Ranthambore
National Park is situated in India. s northwestern state
of Rajasthan, near the town of Sawai Madhopur, midway between
Bharatpur and Kota townships. It is surrounded by the Vindhya and
Aravali hill ranges and is very near to the outer fringes of the
Thar Desert. The entire area has sprawling tracts of the desert
and semi-desert vegetation. Originally a hunting ground of the
Maharaja of Jaipur, Ranthambore was declared a game sanctuary in
1955. In 1980, it became a national park and listed among the
reserves protected under Project Tiger (1973). Presently the Kaila
Devi Sanctuary, also famous for its tigers, and Mansingh Sanctuary
also form part of Ranthambore Reserve.
Ranthambore
National Park sprawls over an estimated area of 400 sq
kms. Steep crags embrace a network of lakes and rivers, and a top
one of these hills, is the impressive Ranthambore Fort, built in
the 10th century. The terrain fluctuates between impregnable
forests and open bushland. The forest is the typically dry
deciduous type, with dhok, being the most prominent tree. The
entry point to the Ranthambore National Park, goes straight to the
foot of the fort and the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal. The latter
boasts of the second-largest banyan tree in India. The Padam Talab,
the Raj Bagh Talab and the Malik Talab are some of the lakes in
the area, that attract the tiger population. They have been
spotted at the edges of these lakes, and Jogi Mahal itself. Old
crumbling walls, ruined pavilions, wells, and other ancient
structures stand witness to the region's glorious past. The entire
forest is peppered with the battlements and spillovers of the
Ranthambore Fort - tigers are said to frequent these ruins, too.
As a result of stringent efforts in conservation, tigers, the
prime assets of the Park, have become more and more active during
the day. More than in any other park or sanctuary in India, tigers
are easily spotted here in daylight. They can be seen lolling
around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting down Sambar around
the lakes.
Seasons :
October-June, the best period being December-April.
Access :
Fly to Jaipur (the closest airport) and drive to Ranthambore (165
kms) By train : Ranthambore National Park is approx. 12 km from
the Sawaimadhopur Railway station, that lies on
the Delhi to Mumbai trunk route.
Temperature
:
Months Morning Afternoon
October-March 10-15 º celcius 20-25 º celcius
April 20-25 º celcius 30-35º celcius
May-June 30-35 º celcius 40-45 º celcius
Rainfall :
68 cms
Clothing Summer : light tropical
Winter : Light wollen
Languages : Hindi, Rajasthani and English
Park Safari
Timings:
Months Morning Afternoon
October-March 0600-0900 21500-1800 hrs
April-June 0630-0930 hrs 1530-1800 hrs
Travel Tips
Light cotton garments are recommended for the hot summer months
and woolens are suitable for the winters. Entry charges for hired
vehicle, guide and photo equipment are separate. These can be
reserved at the Project Tiger office in Sawai Madhopur |
