Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is one of the top tiger habitats and reserve in Sawai Madhopur District of Rajasthan State in India. The
park encompasses about 400 sq kms and lies alongside Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary..
Ranthambore National Park is also a tiger reserve declared so under the aegis of Project Tiger Program in India. It is one of the main tiger conservation areas in the country hence is also called a protected area.
Ranthambore National Park is named after the Fort in the precinct belonging to the Maharajas of Jaipur who used to hunt in these forests before the legislation. The park is home to many wild animals besides the tigers. Leopards, sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Blue Bull, Chinkara, Spotted Deer, Samabar, Wild Boar, Hanuman Langurs, Crocodiles and many other mammals and reptiles dwell in this little nature preserve. Ranthambhore is ana exciting birding destinations as well and many bird watching trips are conducted in and around the park.
LOCATION:
Nearest Town- Sawai Madhopur, situated on the Delhi-Bombay railway-line and also
linked with Jaipur and Agra by rails.
Near by Airports - Jaipur and Kota
Distance by rail:
Delhi - 362 km, Agra - 227 km, Bombay 1027 km, Kota - 108 km, Jaipur - 132 km
Distance by road:
Delhi - 480 km (via Dausa), Jaipur - 180 km (via Tonk)
Accommodations: There many different kinds of accommodations available in hotels and resorts around the park. One can Ranthambhore palace lodges and resorts which are luxurious but expensive. There are many budget stays that offer cheaper packages for tiger safari in the park.
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