A Jungle Story - Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is located in Rajasthan and is one of the largest parks in India. It is one of the best places to feel richness of flora and fauna.The confluence of two rivers, the Banas and the Chambal, and six manmade lakes mesmerize every beauty lover.
Now you are ready to see some of the wildest animals moving around you.
Yes it surely would be an amazing experience. You move further in a jeep to find open grasslands, forested areas and ruins of monuments. Suddenly your attention moves towards something moving in a short distance. A second glance would tell you that it is a tiger hunting deer, which is its primary prey. The sight is just spectacular. The tiger now catches its prey and tear it down on to the open grassy regions. The action is enough to get your adrenaline rush to its higher levels. This is the magic unfolded by the ever glorious Ranthambore National park.
Situated in the state of Rajasthan, Ranthambore National Park serves as a national park dedicated to the cause of Project Tiger. The park is also popular for it once served as the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Knowing about the maharajas might make you want to feel the way they felt during hunting. But, wait a second!! Don’t let your imagination go too far, as hunting is beyond the question in this wildlife park. It is illegal to even disturb the natural surroundings of the wild animals present here.
Moving further down the jungle like park will promise you more tiger glimpses. Photographers from any part of the world wouldn’t mind catching the beauty of the park in their lens. The forest is full of dry deciduous prominent trees. Going down the steep crags, you can see a network of lakes and rivers. Stop there to see several hills, out of which one stands apart for being taller. This is where you will find the impressive Ranthambore Fort. Don’t stop here because the real wild fun is yet to come.
Next you will find the terrain, which swings between impregnable forests and an open bushland. The region's glorious past is evident in its old crumbling walls, ruined pavilions, wells, and ancient structures.
With its species of leopard, dhole, wild pig, sambar, tiger, leopard, chital and gaur, Ranthambore National Park has every reason to be a favorite place where several jungle stories can come up.
Famous for: Ranthambore is
Must go spot for adventure loving tourists and biologists. Entire world is attracted towards it to have glimpses of Tigers, Indian leopards, Hyenas, Crocodiles, spotted deer, jackals, about 300 bird species of painted storks. Magnificent ruins, forts, temples and lakes captivate visitor’s attraction .This national park is also renowned for one of the largest Banyan trees in India.
Logistics: The former hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur, Ranthambore lies 111 miles south of Jaipur and 285 miles southwest of New Delhi.The total area of the Ranthambore National Park is 1,334 sq km along with its adjacent sanctuaries The Kaila Devi Sanctuary and The Mansingh Sanctuary. Local vehicles with 15 government’s safari Jeeps provide access to the park every day. Advance reservations make trip convenient.November to March is best time to visit. The Park is closed from July to September because of monsoons.
Accommodation: To make safari convenient and memorable The Oberoi Vanyavilas sets the standard for opulence, captivating interiors and tangy food stuff in teak-floored tents, four-poster beds sooth the soul.
Suggested Tours