Location:
Sawai Madhopur, RajasthanHighlight: Natural abode of Tigers
How to Reach: The airport in Jaipur is nearest to Ranthambore, located at a distance of 140 kilometers. You can also reach Ranthambore via train as the nearest railway station is at Sawai Madhopur, at a distance of 11 kilometers. Ranthambore can be easily reached by a wide network of roads.
The Ranthambore National Park of Rajasthan is located in Sawai Madhopur. Considered as one of the best wildlife reserves of India, Ranthambore National Park is the most filmed national parks of all. It is situated in Eastern Rajasthan at the converging point of Aravali Range and Vindhya Range. The park has six artificial lakes alongwith many streams that keep the forest lush green and also provide water for the animals. Read on to know more about Ranthambhore National Park.
In 1955, Ranthambore was declared a wildlife sanctuary. It was in the year 1973 that Ranthambore was declared a part of the Project Tiger campaign. Ranthambore is the best place for sighting the famous royal Bengal tigers that move around freely and fearlessly in this undisturbed terrain. The best time to visit the Ranthambore national park is during the months of November - April. This is the time when the weather is at its best and tigers can be easily spotted basking in the warm sunshine during the day. The whole area of the park is around 400 square kilometers. The tigers can actually be called as "friendly" as they have been filmed numerous times by wildlife documentary makers without any hassles.
The park has a varied topography, which makes it the ideal home for various other animals like leopards, panthers, deer, jackals, sloth bear and of course reptiles. The Ranthambore national park is located in such a way that it offers you the best of the hills as well as plains. The scenic landscape that surrounds the national park is absolutely breathtaking and is a photographer's delight. You will be amazed to see the beautiful amalgamation of two very contrasting features of nature. To experience this and more, do make it a point to visit Ranthambore national park, which will amaze you beyond belief.
