Location | Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India |
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Established | As a wildlife sanctuary back in 1995, then came under Project Tiger in 1973, and lastly a National Park in 1980. |
Total Area | 1,334 square kilometers |
Major Fauna | Bengal Tigers, Leopards, Sloth Bears, Caracal, Striped Hyenas, Wild Boar, Chital, Sambar Deer, Jackals, Nilgai, Indian Python, Indian Bullfrog, Butterflies, etc. |
Different Safaris | Canter Safari and Jeep Safari |
Safari Timings | Morning and Evening Safaris are allowed here. |
Major Attractions Inside | Ranthambore Fort, Raj Bagh Ruins, Lakes, Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Jogi Mahal |
Nearest Railway Station | Sawai Madhopur Railway Station |
Nearest Airport | Jaipur International Airport |
Safari Zones | In Total 10 Safari Zones |
Climate Difference | From October to March, the park remains pleasant. From April to June, the park remains hot and dry and in July, August, September - it experiences rainfall. |
Bird Species | Over 300 species of resident and migratory Birds. Major ones are Peacock, Great Horned Owl, Kingfisher, Painted Stork, Eagle, Vulture, Pelican etc. |
Forest Type | Deciduous Forest with trees like Bija, Teak. Moist Deciduous Forest with species like Indian laurel, Arjun. Mixed Forest and Grasslands. |
Conservation Efforts | Anti-Poaching Measures, Habitat Improvement, Community Involvement, Monitoring and Research, Awareness Campaigns, Infrastructure Development, Relocation of Villages |
Located between the Aravalli and Vindyas the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve brings diverse wild life for tourists. The magnificent tigers here make your fantasies come true and the pure water of the lake, the soothing touch of the meadows bring the ultimate tranquility. The wilderness extends beyond the tigers with sloth bear, jackal, fox, hyena, caracal etc. Hence, the Ranthambore National Park becomes one of the popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan.
The National Park is the natural habitat of the wild species and there is no shortage of water and food here. The lakes and rivers provide ample supply of water and thus you will explore great wild life here. Inside the Park you will also spot the Ranthambore Fort carrying ample historic value. The Fort dates back to the 10th century and you will witness the royal touch.
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Phone: +91-9876543210The winter months between October-December are the best time to visit the Ranthambore. However, if you want to spot tigers then it’s good to visit the National Park in the summer months between October-April. The Park remains fully closed during the monsoon which is the mating season of tigers.
The park remains closed during the monsoon season.Do you want to spend some great moments with the wild life? Online safari booking Ranthambore helps you plan your trip easily. A jeep safari Ranthambore helps you feel the true views of nature and also you may spot the tigers or other wild animals.
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Ranthambore National Park brings the exotic wild life and you will explore the history dating back to 10th century. The Ranthambore Fort is located inside the Park and it holds immense historic significance. Rulers over centuries used the fort for battles and you will be motivated to dig into the historic episodes. The maharajas of Jaipur even used the park to hunt animals and every corner features history and adventure. Since 1955, this place has gained popularity as a National Park and finally it gained recognition as the Tiger reserve in 1973.
The Government took the Initiative to protect endangered tigers and the project was launched on April 1,1973. The Government aims to develop a natural habitat for the tigers and Ranthambore Tiger Reserve became one of 9 tiger reserves chosen by the Government. The tigers are safe here and poaching or hunting of tigers is completely banned here. Ranthambar center safari is the best option if you want to catch glimpses of the endangered tigers.
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Now, it’s easy to discover the best tiger zone in Ranthambore and here you will spot the tigers in playful moods. Ranthambore jeep safari gives you opportunity to explore the tiger zones.
Next, you may plan a hike to the Ranthambore Fort exploring the historic architecture dating back to the 10th century. Every corner of the fort carries the thrill of battles fought.
Ranthambore National Park also features nice bird species and it’s the perfect place for bird watching. Sweet bird chirping along the lakes brings the tranquil touch.
Machali is one of the major attractions of Ranthambore and she became famous due to her unique poses. She is the most remembered tigress in the Ranthambore National Park winning attention of visitors. She had the tiger code T-16 and she always comes up with amazing postures making tourists feel excited. She was even portrayed in the National Award Winning Movie “The World’s Most Famous Tiger’. Katy Yocom. even portrayed her unique characteristics in the book ‘Three Ways to Disappear’. However, she passed away on August 18, 2016 and she was only 20 then.
Sundari was another famous tiger and visitors usually spotted her between zone 1-5. The tigress code was T-17 and in 2019 she gave birth to 3 cubs. Visitors still remember her beautiful face and unfortunately she passed away leaving her cubs.
Romeo, as the name suggests always tried to catch attention of Laila. His tiger code was T-6 and usually tourists spotted him in zone 4 and 5. However, Laila was attracted over other tigers and mated with them. Unfortunately Romeo dies when he was only 9.
Laila is mostly remembered because of her liaison with T-6. Visitors can mostly spot her in zone 4 and 5 and you will explore her true charm. She has a diamond symbol in her body which helps tourists easily identify her. Her tiger code is T-41.
The famous tiger of the Ranthambore National Park had a dollar like symbol on his stomach due to which he gained recognition as Dollar. The tiger used to scare humans due to which visitors named him ‘Zalim’. He chased vehicles with humans present inside and thus he became the most dangerous tiger. The fierce tiger of the National Park died back in 2020.
Ustad has the tiger code T-24, Sitara is another famous tigress with code T-28, T-39 is Mala and T-41 is known as Junglee, Bina one and Bina two.