Showing posts with label Ranthambore National Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ranthambore National Park. Show all posts

Monday, June 22, 2009

Ranthambore National Park

Location : Ranthambore, Rajasthan
Area : 1,334 Sq Kms.
Specialty : Tigers.
Notified In : 1980
From Agra : 294 Km

Ranthambore National Park is located in the eastern part of Rajasthan at a comfortable distance of 130kms from Jaipur. Nestled between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges, Ranthambore National Park used to be the hunting ground of Maharajas of Jaipur. The Park is an eye treat for the lovers of wild-life. Various natural rivers and man-made lakes flow through the National Park of Ranthambore.

Ranthambore National Park is one of the best tiger reserves in India. The friendly tigers of the sanctuary have brought it many a times on the silver screen. The tigers can be seen even during the day. Here you can also get a chance, to click the best tigers of India, in their relaxing moments. The park has dense deciduous forests which used to make the jungles of the primeval India. The rugged terrain of the Park provides ground to a large variety of wildlife species. Apart from Tigers, the Park has the largest and most diverse collection of wildlife species in India.

The Sanctuary has a great variety of flora and fauna including 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, over 300 species of birds, 12 reptiles and 30 mammals. It makes home for both resident and migratory bird population. The Park is adjoined by two other sanctuaries, i.e. the Kaila Devi Sanctuary and the Mansingh Sanctuary. The best feature of Ranthambore National Park is that out of the whole park some areas are open for the tourists to travel around and explore the flora and fauna of the park. Hunting is prohibited in the grounds of this National Park.

Ranthambore National Park is also classified as a heritage site as it possesses some of the ruins of old monuments. The Lake Palaces, Cenotaphs and Old Citadels stand amidst the park that dates back to thousand years. The Jogi Mahal, Ranthambore Fort and the Padam Talao are exclusive attractions of the Park. Ranthambore Fort occupies the principal position, as the Park was named after this Fort. The fort is probably the oldest existing fort in Rajasthan, built in 10th century. Jogi Mahal, the forest rest house, has the second largest Banyan tree in India.

For wildlife photographers, the park is an awesome deal where they can capture the tigers and other fauna in their camera. To enjoy the tour into this sanctuary, you can hire a jeep that would take you in the deep forests without any fear. Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places in the country to see the imposing wild-life in natural ambience. If you are coming to Jaipur, don't miss this "must-see" place of Rajasthan, India.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is situated in Eastern Rajasthan at the confluence of the Aravali hill ranges and the Vindhyan plateau. Two rivers flow through the Ranthambore National Park - the Chambal River in the South and the Banas River in the North. Six man-made lakes and many perennial streams pass through the entire national park. In 1955.

Location : Near Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
Nearest Access : Sawai Madhopur
Main Wildlife Found : Tigers, Leopards, Boars
Coverage Area : 392-sq-kms

Ranthambore National Park:

The park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country Park's abandoned fortress,lakes and above all it's `friendly' tigers have made it one of the most filmed wildlife reserves in the world. Ranthambore was decalred a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and became part of Project Tiger in 1973. Ranthambore National park is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild. The Indian Tiger can be easily spotted even during the day. A good time to visit between November and May when the nature of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common. The Park which covers an area of nearly 400 sq. km. and is set between the Aravali and Vindhya ranges. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the magnificent jungles of Central India. The varied topography of the national park is home to animals like the jackal,mongoose, sloth bear, leopard, and of course, the tiger.

Situated in Eastern Rajasthan, where the Aravali Hill ranges and the Vindhyan plateau meet, the Ranthambhore National Park was once the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The rivers Chambal in the South and Banas in the North bound the Ranthambore National Park.

Six man made lakes are the central focus of the park and many perennial streams criss-cross the entire park. The Ranthambore National Park has internal drainage and has no link up with any river system, even though two rivers bound the Park in it’s north and south side.

Flora in Ranthambore National Park:
The landscape is dotted with ancient Banyan Trees, Dhok & Pipal trees, clusters of mango trees and crisscrossed with evergreen belts. The terrain is made up of massive rock formations, steep scarps, perennial lakes and streams and forest suddenly opening up into large areas of Savannah. The terrain of Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary fluctuates between impregnable forests and open bush land. The forest is the typically dry deciduous type, with Dhok, being the most prominent tree.

Major Wildlife Attractions - Ranthambore National Park:

Ranthambore National Park is famous for its Tigers and is a favorite with photographers. For a relatively small area, the park has a rich diversity of fauna and flora - species list includes 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles including the Marsh Crocodile & amphibians and 30 mammals.For the wildlife savvy, Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary today offers an intense diversity of flora and fauna. Tigers, the park's pride makes it one of the best places in the country to observe them. Apart from that a large numbers of Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds.

Best Time to Visit Ranthambore:
The best visiting season of Ranthambore national park is during the months of October - March and April to June.

How to Get there:

Air : Jaipur at 145-kms is the nearest airport from Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary.

Rail : Ranthambore National Park is around 11-kms away from Sawai Madhopur railway station, that lies on the Delhi to Mumbai trunk route.

Road : A good network of buses connect Sawai Madhopur, the nearest town from Ranthambore to all the major cities within the state of Rajasthan.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Ranthambore Tiger Tour

Tour Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra - Bandavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur - Delhi

Day 01: Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your Hotel in Delhi. Relax. Overnight will be at Delhi Hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi - Ranthambore National Park : By Train 400 km in 6 hr
Transfer to the station for train to SAWAI MADHOPUR after breakfast. Reach and transfer to the resort. Evening free at the resort and you can relax or watch some slides on the tiger. Overnight at Resort in Sawai Madhopur.

Day 03: Ranthambore National Park
A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris)

Overnight at the Resort in Sawai Madhopur.

Day 04: Ranthambore - Bharatpur : Keoladeo Ghana National Park By Road 400 km in 6 hr
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Bharatpur. Return to the lodge in the evening and relax. Overnight at Hotel in Bharatpur.

Day 05: Bharatpur - Agra: By Road 55 km in 1 hr
Early morning RICKSHAW RIDE at the Bird Park. Breakfast at Hotel of Bharatpur. Proceed to Agra. Reach Agra. Check in at Hotel in Agra. Overnight will be at Agra Hotel.

Day 06: Agra - Umaria (Bandavgarh National Park): By Overnight train
Proceed to visit Tajmahal in Agra after breakfast. Enjoy battery van ride to the Agra Taj Mahal. Transfer to station for train to UMARIA. Overnight will be on train.

Day 07: Arrive at Bandavgarh National Park
Reach UMARIA and transfer to Bandavgarh National Park. Reach and enjoy breakfast. A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris).

Day 08: Bandavgarh National Park
A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris) Overnight at the Resort in Bandhavgarh.

Day 09: Bandavgarh National Park - Kanha : By Road 255 km in 6 hr
After breakfast drive to Kanha.

Reach in the afternoon and relax at the Resort in Kanha.

Overnight at the Kanha Resort.

Day 10: Kanha
A full day game viewing inside the jungle. (Two safaris) Overnight at the Resort of Kanha.

Day 11: Kanha - Nagpur
Proceed to Nagpur by surface & stay overnight at Hotel in Nagpur.

Day 12: Nagpur
Flight to Delhi.