Ranthambore is one of the many famous destinations of the western state of
India, Rajasthan. Generally a visit to Ranthambore means a visit to the
tiger reserve here. However, the place has much more to offer you in
sightseeing and excursions. Surrounded by the Vindhya and Aravali hill
ranges and located very near to the outer fringes of the Thar Desert,
Ranthambore offers you the best of the desert land as well as plain area
near the hills. Due to its proximity to the Thar desert, the vegetation here
is that of deciduous forest.
Ranthambore used to be the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Later
it was declared as a game sanctuary in 1955. In 1980, it was declared as a
national park and listed among the reserves protected under Project Tiger.
Ranthambore is also considered to be the best place in the world to
photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. In Ranthambore you can indulge
in any of the adventurous activities that the park offers. A Jeep Safari, a
cultural and traditional experience of the Meena tribes, a night out in the
many hideouts in the park are some of the options you must not miss.
There are many interesting spots for you to see in Ranthambore. The
Ranthambore National Park is regarded as the most suitable place for
wildlife photography in the world. Here you can capture the tiger in its
various moods and moments. Besides the Ranthambore Park, there are places
like the Ranthambore Fort (one of its kind in the entire state of
Rajasthan), Jogi Mahal (the wonderful forest guesthouse) and the various
species of flora and fauna, which are also worth a look. While in
Ranthambore you can also get the feel of local customs and traditions of the
region. A Jeep safari followed by the dinner consisting of the region's
delicacies is an experience not to be missed.
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To have a good idea of the place and its past, an excursion to the nearby
places of historical importance is a must. Apart from the historical
witnesses of time, these places have much more to offer to make your visit a
complete one. Sawai Madhopur village, which is the entry point to many of
the nearby important destination is one of its kind. The village is known
for its many historical monuments and related legends that you can find in
these small and big structures. Karauli is another place famous for its
temples and architectural marvels. Bundi (66 km) is famous for its monuments
and especially its fort, which preserves the glorious legacy of its
erstwhile Rajput rulers. Kota (100 km) has number of important sites like
the City Fort and Palace, Kota Barrage, the Kishore Sagar Tank, the
Jagmandir Palace, the Brij Vilas Palace Museum, etc. Tonk (100 km) is an old
town dating to the middle of the 17th century.
The Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is home to one of the most famous Ganesh
temples in the state of Rajasthan. It is a common belief here that all the
marriage invitations should be first sent to Lord Ganesh at his temple here.
This makes the spot a unique pilgrimage site and invitations pour from all
over the country throughout the year, especially during the Ganesh Chaturthi
Festival in the months of September/October. During the festival, devotees
participate in the singing of devotional songs.
The Indian Tiger Reserve of Ranthambore is easily accessible through air,
road and rail from the other major Indian cities and states. Indianvisit can
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friends in Ranthambore. Most of the places to stay in Ranthambore are
strategically located near the national park. Indianvisit offers you
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History of Ranthambore:-
It was the massive stronghold of the Rajput King Hamir who was defeated by
Allauddin Khilji's army in 1301 AD/ A glorious era in the history of
Ranthambhore was, when Emperor Akbar invested it in 1569. This event was
recorded by his artists in miniature paintings of the Akbarnama. Later the
fort was handed over to the rulers of Jaipur and remained with them till
1949 when Jaipur state became a part of Rajasthan. In 1955 Ranthambhore
became a sanctuary and was one of the very first protected areas. Now a
national park, it has an area of over 400 square kilometers with a tiger
population of a little over a hundred.
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Places to see:-
There are many interesting spots for you to see in Ranthambore. The
Ranthambore National Park is regarded as the most suitable place for
wildlife photography in the world. Here you can capture the tiger in its
various moods and moments. Besides the Ranthambore Park, there are places
like the Ranthambore Fort (one of its kind in the entire state of
Rajasthan), Jogi Mahal (the wonderful forest guesthouse) and the various
species of flora and fauna, which are also worth a look. While in
Ranthambore you can also get the feel of local customs and traditions of the
region. A Jeep safari followed by the dinner consisting of the region's
delicacies is an experience not to be missed.
Park:
The park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country, is the
main attraction of Ranthambore. Spread over an area of 392 sq. km,
Ranthambore is characterised by dry deciduous forests sprawling over the
Aravalli and Vindhyan ranges. If you are fortunate enough you can also see
the tiger strolling in the jungle or near any of the three lakes-Padam
Talab, Raj Bagh Talab and Milak Talab. The park also has panthers in sizable
numbers, though they have been spotted generally at the outskirts of the
park perhaps due to the inevitable conflict with the tiger population, which
command the 'superior' position amidst the predatory cats. For spotting
panthers, Kachida Valley is regarded as the ideal place.
Other mammalian species that have made Ranthambore their home are
antelopes, nilgai, sambhar, chital, sloth bear, wild boar, chinkara,
porcupines, jackals, leopards, jungle cats, fox, caracals, hyena, gazelle,
Indian hare, mongoose and jacanas. Besides animals, about 264 species of
birds are found within the park including painted storks, white-necked
storks, black storks, peafowl, crested serpent eagles, Bonelli's eagle,
Indian horned owl, quail, partridge, spur fowl, paradise flycatcher and
jacanas. During winters migratory birds like graylag goose, ruddy sheiduck
and pintails may also be spotted. Monitor lizards and marsh crocodiles are
also found here. The park was one of the places visited by the former U.S.
President Bill Clinton during his visit to India.
Ranthambore Fort:
A visit to Ranthambore means a visit to the noteworthy Ranthambore fort
too. The fort was built by the Chauhan rulers in the 10th century and is
regarded as one of the oldest forts of Rajasthan. Due to its strategic
location, the fort was ideal to keep the enemy at bay. The fort is also
related to the historical legend of the royal women performing jauhar(self
immolation) when the Muslim invader Ala-ud-din Khilji laid siege on this
fort in 1303. The fort is characterised by temples, tanks, massive gates and
huge walls.
Jogi Mahal :
The Jogi Mahal makes a must visit place in Ranthambore. It is the forest
rest house that overlooks the pretty Padam Talab. The Mahal lies close to
the park and has all the facilities for a comfortable stay. The most
important aspect of Jogi Mahal that attracts a large number of tourists
every year is the ancient banyan tree which is believed to be the second
largest banyan tree in India.
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Flora and Fauna :
Ranthambore is characterised by the typical desert land of Rajasthan. The
park here is the natural habitat of a sizeable number of panthers. Due to
the considerable population of the tigers in the Ranthambore national park,
the site has been taken under project tiger. The flora of the place is
characterised by dry deciduous shrubs and not so high trees. However the
topography varies in some places from secure forests to open scrublands.
Dhok is the most prominent tree that you can find here. The aquatic flora in
Ranthambore includes lovely lotus flowers and water lilies. In fauna,
Ranthambore makes the natural habitat of some of the mammalian species like
the antelopes, nilgai, sambhar, chital, sloth bear, wild boar, chinkara,
porcupines, jackals, leopards, jungle cats, fox, caracals, hyena, gazelle,
Indian hare, and mongoose. You can also find about 264 species of birds
here.
Sawai Madhopur Village :
Located just 12 kilometres away from Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur is one of
the major excursion destination here. However if you are visiting
Ranthambore by the Delhi-Mumbai railway route, the village of Sawai Madhopur
falls in the middle of the road making it the gateway to the Park. Sawai
Madhopur has always been the centre of attraction of the Rajput rulers. The
town has many historic legends attached to it.
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