Ranthambore National Park

Jaipur, India’s illustrious Pink City is resplendent in its colorful past, glorious martial history and splendid epigraphic edifices. The city also boasts of an exquisite natural beauty and is the proud owner of the Ranthambore National Park, the country’s premier tiger reserve.

Officially declared as a wildlife sanctuary in the 1955, the exigencies caused by the near- extinction of the majestic beasts elevated Ranthambore National Park to an elite member of the Project Tiger in 1973 and finally earned the status of a National Park in 1981. Sprawling across an expanse of 400 sq. km Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan is juxtaposed between the Aravalli and the Vindhya ranges.

The sanctuary comprises of lush greenery dotted with sylvan lakes glittering in the slanting sunshine like a jewel in a brass setting and exudes an old-world charm. Perched atop a hill rests the Ranthambore Fort after which the reserve has been named. The park’s prime attraction is the elegant and fearless tigers that hunt in full view of tourists and sightseers.br />
A visit to Ranthambore National Park, reminiscent of a bygone era, provides visitors with a beautiful blend of history, wildlife and nature at its best. The sanctuary is a dream come true for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers and hence often witnesses film and documentary shootings. Ornithologists will also have a gala time bird watching at Malik Talao, the Ranthambore Fort, Rajbagh Talao, Padam Talao and in the Jhalra area.

The sanctuary with is abundant dry deciduous vegetation takes care of all tourist requirements and provides them with excellent accommodation and transport facilities. Tourists can take an unforgettable trip to the sanctuary in the regal splendor of the Palace on Wheels. The park is well connected and houses several species of wild animals like the jackal, mongoose, sloth bear, leopard, birds, marsh crocodile as well as reptiles.

Ranthambore National Park, one of the country’s finest natural heritage and abode of the predatory tigers is a must see destination for tourists. The park offers ample exciting safari packages and remains open from May to October every year.

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Last Updated on 13 December 2011