Altitude 500 meters
above sea level
Area 1,334 sq. km (gross area)
Language Hindi, Rajasthani, English
The 392 sq.km park comprises of dry deciduous forest sprawling over
the undulating terrain of the Arvalli and Vindhaan ranges. The park
is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country under the project
tiger. The majestc predators assured if protection roam freely during
the day times and can be seen at close quarters. Ranthambtor sanctuary
has large number of sambhar, chital nigai chinkar langur wild boar
and peafowl
Earlier the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur, the Park
at Ranthambore was once the scene of royal hunting parties. Today,
it is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the
country to see these majestic predators in the wild. The tigers
can be spotted quite often even during the day, at their normal
pursuits - hunting and taking care of their young. With the strict
measures that have been taken for their conservation, they seem
quite accustomed to human activity and are not disturbed by it.
A good time to visit is between November and April when the nature
of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common. Ranthambore
has large numbers of sambar, chital and nilgai. Sounders of boar
and an occasional gazelle the chinkara can be seen, as also the
Indian hare, mongoose and monitor lizards. The lakes and pools at
the Park are where the deer congregate and where it is easiest to
see the animals. Among the other local fauna are the leopard, hyena,
jackal, jungle cats, sloth bear and marsh crocodile. A view of the
Jogi Mahal deciduous forests of the ancient Aravalli range, are
excellent tiger country and Sariska, was once the royal reserve
of the rulers of Alwar. Declared a sanctuary in 1955, it became
a Tiger Reserve in 1979 under Project Tiger. Jacanas, painted stork,
black stork, and white necked stork are seen along the water bodies.
Peafowl are found in abundance and other birds include Bonelli's
eagle, crested serpent eagle, the great Indian horned owl, quail,
partridge, spur fowl and the paradise flycatcher. The Park which
covers an area of 392 sq. km. is set between the Aravalli and Vindhya
ranges. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the magnificent
jungles of Central India. The terrain is rugged and there are rocky
ridges, hills and open valleys with lakes and pools. Ranthambore's
royal past manifests itself in the picturesque ruins that dot the
Park. There are lake palaces, chhatris, old fortifications and a
majestic thousand year old fort on a height overlooking the Park.
The forest rest house at the foot of the Ranthambore fort is located
in the lovely Jogi Mahal. It overlooks a tank - the pretty Padam
Talao, afloat with water lilies October- February
STD Code 07462
North
India States
