Ranthambore

The Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the desert Indian state of Rajasthan is probably the best place in the world to photograph the king of the forests, the tiger. It is surrounded by the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges and lies on the outer fringes of the Thar Desert. Famous for its tiger population, entire area is covered with sprawling tracts of desert and semi-desert vegetation. Originally a hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ranthambore was declared a game sanctuary in 1955. In 1980s, it became a national park and was listed among the reserves protected under Project Tiger (1973). Presently the Kaila Devi Sanctuary, also famous for its tigers, and the Man Singh Sanctuary form a part of Ranthambore Reserve.

Jeep Safari is an exciting option here with high chances of spotting the big cat as well as photographing it. Excursions around the park give valuable insights into the culture and tradition of the local people especially the Meena tribes. One can also look for medieval splendour in the form of forts, havelis (mansion), and palaces that are scattered throughout it.

Tigers
Ranthambore, which receives thousands of visitors each year, is famous for its tigers. They can be spotted quite often in their natural habitat even during daytime, frequently at the edges of its three lakes. The U.S. President, Bill Clinton visited Ranthambore despite his busy schedule during his recent visit to India.

Other Wild Animals
The park also has sizable numbers of panthers. The Kachida Valley is regarded as the ideal place for spotting panthers. Other mammalian species here are antelopes, nilgai, sambhar, chital, sloth bear, wild boar, chinkara, porcupines, jackals, leopards, jungle cats, fox, caracals, hyena, gazelle, Indian hare, mongoose and jacanas. Sambhars are in abundance at the park and form the prime target of all the predatory mammals. Monitor lizards and marsh crocodiles are also found in plenty.

Birds
The park is home to about 264 species of birds including painted storks, white-necked storks, black storks, peafowl, crested serpent eagles, Bonelli's eagle, paradise flycatcher, and jacanas. During winters, migratory birds like graylag goose, ruddy shelduck and pintails can also be spotted.

Flora
For those who are inclined towards the flora of a region, the park offers varied topography from secure forests to open scrublands. Vegetation is of the dry deciduous type, with dhok being the most prominent tree. The water bodies in Ranthambore are known to have lovely lotus flowers and water lilies. Among the park’s other attractions is the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal, the premises of which houses the second largest banyan tree in India.

By Air
The airport nearest to Ranthambore is the Jaipur Airport, which about 145 km away. Regular flights are available from Jaipur to other destinations in Indian including Delhi, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.

By Rail
The nearest rail junction, on the other hand, is the Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, which is at a distance of 11 km from the park. It is on the main Delhi-Mumbai railway line and some of the major trains stop here.

By Road
To move inside the park, we provide complete car-hire, minibus, and jeep safari services, for the entire duration of your stay. We also exciting adventure tour packages that are inclusive of hotel booking and air booking services.