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Ranthambhor
National Park is situated in south-west Rajasthan,
where the Vindhayas and the Aravalli Hills meet, the
Ranthambhor National Park is bound by the rivers Chambal
in the south and Banas in the north. Characterised
by rocky plains, flat hill tops, gentle slopes and
precipitous cliffs, covered by dry deciduous forest.
Ranthambhor is virtually an island rich in flora and
fauna in an ocean of villages, farmland and other
grazed arid land.
Attractions
With
an area of 400 sq. km encompassing rocky hills crests
which descends to open valleys, dotted with water
pools and fruit trees, this park gets its name from
the thousand year old fortress, which looms above
the forest. It is probably one of the finest habitats
of the Sambhar Deer. The rugged, varied terrain also
suits the Nilgai. This big, ungainly animal is found
only in Indian peninsula. Their healthy numbers are
due to the fact that since it is regarded as a relative
of the domestic cow, it has escaped being a target
for hunters and poachers. One of the most endangered
species of cats, The Caracal, can be seen here occasionally.
Well known for the diurnal activity of its tigers,
Ranthambhor is a very special and unusual area where
a natural present meets a historical past. In the
last few years Ramthambhor has become one of the finest
places to view tigers in the wild. The entire forest
is peppered with the battlements and spillovers of
the Ranthambore Fort - tigers are said to frequent
these ruins, too. As a result of stringent efforts
in conservation, tigers, the prime assets of the Park,
have become more and more active during the day. More
than in any other park or sanctuary in India, tigers
are easily spotted here in daylight. They can be seen
lolling around lazily in the sun, or feverishly hunting
down sambar around the lakes. Between November to
April, sightings of tigers are nearly every day and
the dry deciduous habitat makes visibility very good.
Seasons: October-June,
the best period being December-April.
Travel
Information
By
Air: Fly
to Jaipur (the closest airport) and drive to Ranthambore
(165 kms)
By train: Ranthambhore
National Park is approx. 12 km from the Sawai Madhopur
Railway station, that lies on the Delhi to Mumbai
trunk route.
Temperature:
| Months |
Morning |
Afternoon |
| October-March |
10-15º
celsius |
20-25º
celsius |
| April |
20-25º
celsius |
30-35º
celsius |
| May-June |
30-35º
celsius |
40-45º
celsius |
Park Safari Timings:
| Months |
Morning |
Afternoon |
| October-March |
0600-0900
hrs |
1500-1800
hrs |
| April-June |
0630-0930
hrs |
1530-1800
hrs |
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