Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is one of those rare attractions where history meets wildlife. The sanctuary is not just a refuge for flora and fauna. But it is also the land where one of the UNESCO World heritage sites, the Ranthambore Fort resides. And hence, the sanctuary gets its name from this legendary fortress which sits at the apex of the hill, overlooking the entire park.
Every time I traverse across the Ranthambore National Park, the experience is new. Being one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan, you need a minimum of three days to explore the place. The park is situated in Sawai Madhopur district of Southeastern Rajasthan, 130 km away from Jaipur.
On one side there is the iconic Aravalli hill range and on the other side lies the beautiful Vindhyas. Ranthambore National Park lies in between the two with a spectacular landscape and diverse ecosystem.
Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary is world famous for its Tigers. It has the reputation of being the place where anybody can encounter these big cats wandering the dry deciduous, dry thorn forest. The sight of Tigers roaming around the verdant greenery while other birds and animals signal it's presence is an inexpressible experience. If you are a wildlife fanatic, exploration of Ranthambore is a must at least once in lifetime.
Talking about the gems of Ranthambore National Park, I can't count them on the fingers. Apart from Tiger, the sightings of Leopard, Jackal, Bear, Sloth Bear and other prey species is common. On my each trip I also come across plenty of plant-eaters. There is Wild Boar, Deer, Antelope, Monkeys among many other species.
Birdlife at Ranthambore National Park is one of the richest in the state. More than 300 bird species inhabit the sanctuary making it a hotspot for birdwatchers. While some birds belong here, others migrate to Ranthambore during different seasons.
In winter, thousands of birds migrate from Europe and Siberia making Ranthambore National Park an ornithologist’s paradise.
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Ranthambore National Park
Highlights Of Trip To Ranthambore
- Forest Safari – Forest safari in the park gives you the best view of the wildlife. You can easily spot Tigers even during the daytime busy hunting and protecting their young ones.
- Bird Watching – Ranthambore National Park is an ideal bird-watching site. Dozens of birds flocking together is a sight to behold. I have spotted more than 120 species of birds in the sanctuary. Any keen bird watcher can do it in just 3 days.
- The best way to explore the birds at Ranthambore National Park is a bird watching tour. We can take the journey either by a jeep or canter safari inside the park. Padam Talao, Malik Talao, Rajbagh Talao, the Ranthambore Fort and Jhalra zone are the best locations for bird watching.
- Ranthambore Fort – The 1000-year old historical fort sits in the centre of Ranthambore National Park. The tip of the fort gives a 360 degree view spanning the entire sanctuary. The picture is truly breathtaking.
- Padam Talao – Padam Talao is the largest lake present inside the Ranthambore Wildlife Reserve. It’s name is derived from the huge number of Lotus flowers blooming on the water surface. Right at the edge of this lake resides Jogi Mahal, a famous and eye-catching historical site.