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Ranthambore, situated in
southern Rajasthan, almost 350 kms away from the capital was declared a wildlife
sanctuary in 1957, and was covered under Indira Gandhi's Project Tiger in 1974.
Ranthambore is known for its Royal Bengal Tigers. There are 200 kms of tracks in
Ranthambhore divided into pre-determined routes where tourists visit by jeeps. The
abundance of ancient temples and summer palaces, alongside Indian wildlife provide
magical photographic opportunities. The ancient mountain ranges of Aravali and Vindhya
conjoin to form plateaus and steep cliffs criss-crossing the park. The varied topography
is home to animals like the jackal, mongoose, sloth bear, leopard, and of course,
the tiger.
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Man made lakes like Padam
Talao, Rajbagh and Malik Talao attract wildlife and large numbers of migratory birds.
The sheer diversity of the fauna and flora in Ranthambhore is remarkable. With over
300 types of trees, 272 species of birds and approximately 30 different types of
mammals, Ranthambhore is full of life. Get outside the park for a chance to see
black bucks in nearby tribal villages, river dolphins and crocodiles, leopards by
night and hordes of migratory birds
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around tranquil lakes.
The park is open from 1st October to 1st July. Bookings should be made at least
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The temperature varies extremely with the mercury dipping to around 2°C
in winters and rising all the way up to 47°C in summers. The wonderful views
make you forget the extreme conditions. The wind-chill factor while driving around
early morning in the open 4-wheel drive vehicles, or in the specially converted
safari vehicles, does nothing to improve the freezing wintry conditions. Even though
the wind within the park during hot summer months is relatively cool, in the areas
outside, where all the resorts are located, it is blistering hot.
The hottest period during the year is between April and June, while the coldest
months are end November to beginning February.
The ideal time for visiting the park is between November and February when the weather
is excellent and in April / May for the best chances of seeing tigers.
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The Indian Tiger Reserve of Ranthambore is easily accessible through air, road and
rail from the other major Indian cities and states. Indian Living Abroad can arrange
for all types of transport for your comfortable journey to and in Ranthambore and
throughout the Indian state of Rajasthan.
By Air - The nearest airport is the Jaipur Airport, about 145 km
away. Regular flights are available from Jaipur to other destinations in India,
including Delhi, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
By Rail - The nearest rail junction is the Sawai Madhopur Railway
Station 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 - An excellent road network links Ranthambore with other
major cities of Rajasthan. Indian Living Abroad can arrange for all types of land
transport for your comfortable journey in Ranthambore and throughout Rajasthan.
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Bakaula
- The Bakaula area is dotted with little water holes and thick foliage. Even in
peak summers, it feels like an air-conditioned room. The density of wildlife present
in the area is also excellent. One feels it is possible to come across a tiger around
every bend, even though it might be easier to actually do so near the edges of the
lakes. This area is also a favourite with tigresses with cubs as it provides them
with ample water and food supply and excellent cover.
Lakarda and Anantpura - These areas located in the North-Western
and Northern regions
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of the park are ideal locations
to visit if looking for Sloth Bears. These areas have a lot of anthills, which are
a favourite of the beers. Although very rarely seen themselves, the pugmarks of
the Indian striped Hyenas are often seen here. Their numbers are not very large
in the park.
Rajbagh Talao - This is probably the most picturesque of the three
lakes. It is mostly due to the ruins along its banks. Yet, it owes some of its beauty
to the animals that seem to always flock to its waters. It always has a large population
of animals and birds flocking to it. The sambhar deer at Ranthambore have adapted
to eating plants from the lake floor and nowhere is it more evident than at this
Talao. Many birds, like egrets, can be seen riding on these deer while the latter
feed. The areas around Rajbagh Talao are prime tiger spotting areas due to the forest
and proximity to sources of water.
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