Ranthambore National Park Tour, Rajasthan

Ranthambore National Park has always captured the hearts of wildlife lovers who flock to this wild land in great numbers. Renowned as the most famous abode of the Royal Bengal tigers of India, the Park is a great heritage of Rajasthan. Visit it and see the nature's drama unfold before you. It is not only popular for its wildlife but also for its picturesque landscape. The main highlights of the Park are tiger, crocodile, leopard and nilgai.

Ranthambore National Park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan. It was established in 1955 and was recognized as the Project Tiger reserve in 1973. Covering an area of 400 sq km, the Park attracts tourists with its 40 species of mammals, 320 bird species and 35 reptile species. The jeep safari in the jungle will take you to amazing landscapes which in itself is a great enjoyment. Some of the other wildlife spotted here are

wild boar, chital, jackal, Indian Hare, sambhar, porcupines, monitor lizard, gazelles, gaur, black buck etc.

This only dry deciduous tiger habitat in the world offers great chances of tiger sighting. It can be visited from

October to June. It remains closed from July to September due to rainfall. Visit the Park and you will remember your holidays forever. The other two attractions of the Park are :

Ranthambore Fort:
This majestic fort dates back to the 10th century. The rustic fort is a testimony to the glorious history of Rajasthan. There are three temples inside it namely Shiva temple, Ramlalaji temple and Ganesh temple.

Padam Talao:
There are several water bodies in the fort but Padam Talao is the largest of all. Located at the corner of this lake is the wonderful Jogi Mahal.

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Ranthambore National Park is a wonderful heritage of Rajasthan where tourists come from far and wide. Plan a Rajasthan Tour and visit the Park to see its rich wildlife which ranges from tigers to crocodiles, reptiles and birds. Some historic structures are also there within the Park which speaks volumes about the history of this place.