Ranthambore
National Park
Area : 400 sq km approx./ 39,200 hectares.
Established
: 1955 as a sanctuary,
1973 as a tiger reserve, 1981 as a national park.
Description:
Ranthambore
National Park is one of the prime examples of Project Tiger’s
conservation efforts in Rajasthan. The forests around the
Ranthambore
Fort were once, the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur.
The desire to preserve the game in these forests for sport, was responsible
for their conservation, and subsequent rescue by Project Tiger.
The Park sprawls over an estimated area of 400 sq kms. Steep crags embrace a
network of lakes and rivers, and a top one of these hills, is the impressive
Ranthambore Fort, built in the 10th century. The terrain fluctuates between
impregnable forests and open bushland. The forest is the typically dry
deciduous type, with dhok, being the most prominent tree. The entry point to
the Park, goes straight to the foot of the fort and the forest rest house,
Jogi Mahal. The latter boasts of the second-largest banyan tree in India.
The Padam Talab, the Raj Bagh Talab and the Malik Talab are some of the
lakes in the area, that attract the tiger population. They have been spotted
at the edges of these lakes, and Jogi Mahal itself. Old crumbling walls,
ruined pavilions, wells, and other ancient structures stand witness to the
region's glorious past. 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.
Temperature
:
| Months |
Morning |
Afternoon |
| October-March |
10-15 º celcius |
20-25 º celcius |
| April |
20-25 º celcius |
30-35º celcius |
| May-June |
30-35 º celcius |
40-45 º celcius |
Rainfall : 68 cms
Clothing : Summer :
light tropical
Winter : Light wollen
Languages
: Hindi, Rajasthani and English
Park
Safari Timings in Ranthambhore National Park:
| Months |
Morning |
Afternoon |
| October-March |
0600-0900 |
21500-1800 hrs |
| April-June |
0630-0930 hrs |
1530-1800 hrs |
Accommodation
& facilities : Taj Sawaimadhopur Lodge, Tiger Den
Resort, Tiger Moon Resort, Sher Bagh, Vanya Vilas (luxury tented
accommodation - to be introduced recently) and also quite a few basic
standard hotels..
Hotel descriptions :
| SAWAI
MADHOPUR LODGE - RANTHAMBORE |
 |
The
Taj Group's Sawai Madhopur lodge is a Government approved Heritage Property,
formerly lodge of the Royal family. It is situated 182 Kms from Jaipur
airport and 1.5 Kms from Railway Station. There are 25 rooms and 6
double-bedded tents. The camel rides, local music performance & bonfires
are some of the attractions. Other Facilities includes Swimming Pool, travel
desk, money change, valet service. Each air-conditioned bedroom has private
bathroom with bath and /or shower with toilet and a telephone.
| TIGER
MOON RESORT - RANTHAMBORE |
|
Tiger Moon Resort is a Jungle resort with basic facilities. The
resort has cottage type of accommodation and a multi cuisine restaurant
serving Indian, Continental and Chinese. Other facilities include Park
Safaris, folk dances and campfires. Each bedroom has private bathroom with
bath and/or shower and toilet.
| SHER
BAGH -RANTHAMBORE |
|
The forest friendly wildlife resort has 10 luxurious double bedroom
tents with attached bathrooms with running hot & cold water and verandah
space.
| TIGER
DEN RESORT - RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK |
|
Tiger Den Resort has 20 air-conditioned double bed rooms built in
cottages style along with a multi cuisine restaurant serving Indian,
Continental and Chinese. Other facilities include, Park Safaris, folk dances
and campfires. Each airconditioned bedroom has private bathroom with bath
and/or shower and toilet.
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