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Wildlife Experience
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Ranthambor National Park, Near Sawai
Madhopur, Rajasthan
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CODE -3
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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 tropicalWinter
: 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.
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