Dubai

Dubai

Exploration and initial settlement

Ranthambore National Park is one of the centers of attractions of the wildlife tourism in Rajasthan. It is one of the biggest and most popular national parks in North India. It is situated in the Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. Ranthambore is 180 km from Jaipur and 110 km from Kota. If you plan to travel by airways then you need to get to the Jaipur International Airport and if you want to take the railways then reach Sawai Madhopur railway station. Ranthambore National Park typically has 10 zones, of which, 1 to 5 zones are the best for tiger sightings.

It is great to cherish nature’s beauty: the amazing sight of flora and fauna in the region. There are channels and water holes scattered all across the park which is a bonus for the tourists. You can also visit the majestic Ranthambore Fort drawing from the forest, which took its name from the fort. Since the fort is located on the hill, you get a splendid view of the entire forest from there.

There are many primordial ruins spread around the forest that offer a remarkable, startling, and stunning blend of nature, history, and wildlife. The Ranthambore National Park is among the most popular national park for forest safaris. The national park administration offers ways to you for exploring the vivid flora and fauna. You can get a chance to witness the majestic Tigers even during the daytime. They aren’t afraid of the presence of humans and Jeeps in their natural habitat. This is the quality of the real wild fearless tigers. And this experience is unbelievably splendid for many tourists.

Not to forget, the Ranthambore National Park is undeniably the dreamland for wildlife photographers and enthusiasts. You can visit the National Park all-round the year except for July to September. The park remains closed in the monsoon season for 3 months. If you are a wildlife lover, then this is definitely not a place to miss! It is the perfect destination for all the wildlife lovers out there. One can easily get the opportunity to explore the best sights of jungle inhabitants.

General Information

1955 – The Ranthambore forest, which was the hunting abode of the Royals of Jaipur Kingdom was declared as a Sanctuary, and named as the Sawai Madhopur Gaming Sanctuary by the Indian Government.
1973 – The forest is chosen for the tiger project and declared as the Tiger Reserve.
1980 – Finally, the famous Ranthambore forest is declared as the National Park of India.
1984 – This year the adjoining forests of Ranthambore are declared as the Sawai Mansingh Wildlife Sanctuary and Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary.
1991 – The Sawai Mansingh and Kailadevi Sanctuaries are incorporated into the tiger reserve zone.

Animal’s and Birds in Ranthambore

Mammals : 40 species
Birds : 320 species
Reptiles : 40 species
Amphibian : 02 species
Butterflies : 50 species
Vegetation : 300 species