Introduction
Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest national parks in northern India. It is situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, about 110 km northeast of Kota and 160 km southeast of Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport. The nearest town and railway station is at Sawai Madhopur, about 11 km away; Kota is another convenient station as all trains stop here.
About Ranthambore
Ranthambhore was established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government of India and was declared one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973. Ranthambore became a national park in 1980. In 1984, the adjacent forests were declared the Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary, and in 1991 the tiger reserve was enlarged to include the Sawai Man Singh and Keladevi sanctuaries.
Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see these majestic predators in the jungle. Tigers can be easily spotted even during the daytime. A good time to visit Ranthambore National Park is in November and May when the nature of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the magnificent jungles of Central India.
The park lies at the edge of a plateau and is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River. There are several lakes in the park. It is named for the historic Ranthambhore fortress, which lies within the national park. The park covers an area of 392 square km. It is known for its tiger population and is one of India’s Project Tiger reserves. Other major wild animals include leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, hyena, sloth bear and chital. It is home to wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles. Ranthambore is the site of one of the largest banyan trees in India.
Gallery
Here are few clicks from our previous trips. More clicks can be found on our facebook page at Wild India Eco Tours.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Sawai Madhopur by 10:30 hrs. Meeting with our Assist at Station or Airport. Transfer to resort. On arrival at resort will discuss about Ranthambore and its wildlife. After lunch, will head directly to afternoon safari. Briefing about Ranthambore wildlife by Expert Naturalist in the evening followed by dinner and sound sleep.
Day 2: Start at 06:00 hours for morning jungle safari in open Jeep with expert Naturalist. After safari breakfast and lunch at the hotel. Evening jungle safari starts at 1400 hours enjoy the wilderness and bird watching. After Evening will have interactive session followed by dinner and night rest.
Day 3: Morning Jungle Safari coming back from jungle safari have breakfast. If time permits we will visit Ranthambore fort. After lunch proceed to Sawai Madhopur railway station or Airport.
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