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Ranthambore tiger reserve
Jungle Safari is the best way to explore the forests
of Ranthambore. Safari is an adventure that takes
any adventurer who likes to explore the unexplored
trails and unspoilt natural horizons of desert or
country side or forests. One such safari is Jungle
safari.
It can also be defined as a forest trail, except
that instead of walking, hiking or trekking, you
have also got the options of exploring the forest
regions via a jeep or an elephant or even on a
horse. Jungle safari not just involves exploring the
jungles of a particular region.
 The options can
involve national parks and wildlife sanctuaries as
well as protective reserves. And you can also opt
for wild camping as well as nature walks too. All in
all saying hello to Mother Nature in the best
possible ways. Staying in the jungle lodges provided
by the various forests departments within the
sanctuary areas is also the part of this safari deal
and the best way you can enjoy your holiday to hang
out in the Jungle area, relax and do nothing.
The Ranthambhore Park, famous for tigers and due to
conservation efforts, is a great place for
adventurous jungle safaris. The tigers can be
spotted even during the day going about their daily
routine.
Safaris in Ranthambore
The most exciting aspect of a visit to a wildlife
sanctuary is the safari into the jungles, of meeting
the unexpected and completely missing the expected.
Animals can be seen in a zoo also, but the dangerous
thrill of actually encountering a wild beast in its
natural habitat is a sure method of testing ones
patience and bravado.
The Park is open from October to April, after which
the monsoons make it impossible to enter forests as
the muddy trails are washed away. The best times to
view wildlife are the early mornings and evenings,
as fixed by the forest department, and in
Ranthambhore there is a f airly good chance of
spotting a tiger. A network of four tracks
crisscross the park. A maximum of three open jeeps
are allowed on each trail at a time. There are open
roofed canters (small trucks) but these are not very
good for viewing wildlife as they seat 20 people who
can get really excited on seeing an animal and scare
it away. Also, canters are shaky vehicles and
photography is nearly impossible from them because
their drivers stop and start on their own whims and
without warning. Rides into the jungle in open jeeps
are pretty safe as most of the wild animals are
accustomed to human presence.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit the Park is between October
to February. Jeeps can be booked upto five months in
advance and even a day earlier. Each safari takes
about three hours.
Safari Timing in Ranthambore National Park
Timings for entry into, and exit from, the park vary
according to the season. In winters, due to the
shorter duration of daylight hours, the morning
entry time is later and evening exit time is
earlier.
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