Ranthambore Tourism

Ranthambore is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India with incredible bio-diversity. It is one of the prime examples of Project Tiger's conservation efforts in the country. Much like the other royal connections of Rajasthan, even this wildlife reserve has relations with the glorious bygone days. Formerly the hunting grounds of the royal family of Jaipur, Ranthambore has now become the sanctuary of wildlife. Also, in the lush premises of the national park lies the 10th century Ranthambore Fort, which is a part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan which have been granted the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Besides the Royal Bengal Tigers, the reserve is home to many other species of mammals, avians and others of the animal kingdom. Ranthambore tours are the perfect outing for wildlife viewing with a dose of adventure.

Ranthambore National Park covers an area of 400 sq. km. The forest cover has typically dry deciduous type with dhok being the most prominent. Additionally, the land comprise bushland, rough and craggy hills, steep outcrops dotted with lakes and watering holes. Atop one of the hills, the 10th century Ranthambore Fort stands watch over the pristine lands. Earning a reputation as one of the best in the world and not just India, Ranthambore has a healthy tiger population, and tiger sightings are common here. Apart from tigers, the sanctuary has its share of leopards, too. Kachida Valley is believed to be the place to sight these rather elusive cats. One can also find marsh crocodiles, hyenas, jungle cats and sloth bears apart from Chital, Nilgai, and Chinkara. The avian population comprises of black storks, quails, Bonelli's eagles, spur fowls, crested serpent eagles and painted storks. During the winter months, the national park attracts a lot of migratory birds, including a variety of ducks. It is the ideal park for wildlife photography.

For game drives, Ranthambore National Park has options of jeep safari, canter safari, and even elephant rides. The early morning hours and the hours before sunset is the perfect time for game viewing. Stay at the wildlife resorts in Ranthambore add to the thrill. The best time to visit Ranthambore National Park is from October to April as the weather is salubrious and it is easy to spot wildlife basking in the sun. The summer months are hot but also ideal time to spot the thirsty wildlife quenching their thirsts at the watering holes.

Ranthambore Fort –
The Ranthambore Fort is surely one of the best places to visit in Ranthambore. The Ranthambore Fort screams of the triumph of the Chauhan dynasty as it was the resting place for the kings of the past after their hunting time. Declared a heritage site, the fort has now been an attraction to invite tons of tourists to Ranthambore.

Trinetra Ganesh Temple –
The Ganesh temple is situated inside the Ranthambore fort and the temple can be reached only after a short hike there. Once you reach, you will see that it’s the temple where Lord Ganesh lives with his family, and the locals of the area rigidly believe that it is this temple that brings happiness to the houses outside the temple.

Padam Talao –
It is the largest lake in Ranthambore and according to the city tour guide the lake gets its name of Padam Talao due to the numerous lilies that one can find in the lake. At the edge of the lake there is also the Jogi Mahal which gives it yet another reason to be popular among tourists. Tourists can also see migratory birds that flock to this area which also make for a great sight and give yet another reason to be popular tourist sight. Thus due to all these factors, Best Ranthambore trips have to have a visit to this place only then is your weekend getaway trip a success

Raj Bagh Talao –
This is among one of the three talaosor lakes in Ranthambore is not the biggest but is surely not the smallest. The lush greenery the clear sky and the many yet again the many migratory birds make this area so great place for tourists. However, this area is most famous for the sambhar deer that lives in the vicinity and tourist can spot one during the early hours of the morning. Thus is a great place for wildlife photographers and wildlife observers.

Malik Talao –
This is one of the smallest lakes in the region of Ranthambore but it still makes a very popular tourist sight. It is due to the lush greenery that surrounds the lake as well the large numbers of migratory birds that flock to the vicinity of the lake make it so popular. There are also marsh crocodiles that thrive in the water so one can witness much regional wildlife here. Best Ranthambore packages have this place in their list of places to visit.

Kchida Valley –
Ranthambore is all about wildlife and safaris. Thus this is one of the best known places in Ranthambore for being a picturesque valley. Filled with lush greenery and small hills, the valley also has wildlife such as panthers which is like the star here as tourists take safari rides to spot one in the death of the jungle. So according to the city tour guide this is one of the best places for all the thrill seekers and adventure enthusiasts as this will be a completely exciting experience.