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Ranthambore National Park


Ranthambhore National Park or Ranthambhore is the fortieth largest national park in northern India, covering 392 kmĀ². Ranthambhore was established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government of India and was declared one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973. Ranthambhore became a national park in 1980. In 1984, the adjacent forests were declared the Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary, and in 1991 the tiger reserve was enlarged to include the Sawai Man Singh and Keladevi sanctuaries. Ranthambhore wildlife sanctuary is known for its Bengal tigers, and is a popular place in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat. Tigers can be easily spotted even in the daytime. The best times for tiger sightings at Ranthambhore National Park are deemed to be in November and May. The park's deciduous forests are characteristic examples of the type of jungle found in Central India. Other fauna include the Indian leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, striped hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque, mugger crocodile and chital. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles, as well as one of the largest banyan trees in India.


Wildlife Safari In Ranthambhore

Jungle Safari is considered as the best way to watch wildlife in Ranthambore. There are two amazing safaris available in Ranthambore National Park, which are Jeep & Canter safari. Every day, two safaris are conducted for a specified time. The vehicles carrying groups of tourists must be accompanied by a trained and expert guide are permitted to enter the park.
Jeep Safari : A small group of at least 6 people can take on a jeep safari. It can also be arranged for an individual. A jeep safari is recommended for wildlife photographers so that they can capture the clear view of royal predators and other species of animals.
Canter Safari : Besides jeeps, open vans called canters are also available for safari. Canters are recommended for large group of tourists who wishes to go for a safari into the national park. It allows 20 people at a time.


How to Reach Ranthambore

Ranthambore National Park is one of the most popular national parks of North India as this happens to be an ideal place to spot tigers, among many other exotic beings. It is located in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan, near Jaipur and Kota. You can reach Ranthambore National Park via air, rail or road. Detailed information about how to reach Ranthambore National Park is given below:
Distance Chart To Ranthambore

Jaipur To Ranthambore 130 km
Jodhpur To Ranthambore 450 km
Bikaner To Ranthambore 476 km
Udaipur To Ranthambore 398 km
Delhi To Ranthambore 365 km
Ajmer To Ranthambore 248 km
Mount Abu To Ranthambore 555 km
Jaisalmer To Ranthambore 713 km


Best time to visit Ranthambore

Ranthambore National Park remains open for visitors as per safari timing from the 1st October to the 30th June every year. The park remains closed from July to September for visitors due to rainy season. The best time to visit Ranthambore is from November to April when the weather. There are two safaris a day from October to June, one starting in the morning and the other late in the afternoon.



Ranthambore Tour Packages

Ranthambore tour packages offered by our tour company are suitable for everyone, whether a single person or a family or a large group of people as well as available in different budget options. The Ranthambore holiday packages include the accommodation in Ranthambore, meal plans and the Tiger safari in Ranthambore National Park.