India Wildlife Resorts

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Area : 400 sq km approx./ 39,200 hectares.

Established : 1955 as a sanctuary, 1973 as a tiger reserve, 1981 as a national park.

About Ranthambore National Park:

Ranthambore National Park is situated in India's north western state of Rajasthan, near the town of Sawai Madhopur, midway between Bharatpur and Kota townships. It is surrounded by the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges and is very near to the outer fringes of the Thar Desert. The entire area has sprawling tracts of the desert and semi-desert vegetation. Originally a hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ranthambore was declared a game sanctuary in 1955. In 1980, it became a national park and listed among the reserves protected under Project Tiger (1973). Presently the Kaila Devi Sanctuary, also famous for its tigers, and Mansingh Sanctuary also form part of Ranthambore Reserve

Ranthambore National 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 Ranthambore National 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.

Wildlife Safari in the Ranthambore National Park:

Winter Timing		Summer Timing
Entry	Exit	Entry	Exit
Morning: 07:30 hrs Evening : 15:00 hrs	Morning: 10:30 hrs Evening : 17:30 hrs	Morning: 06:30 hrs Evening : 16:00 hrs	Morning: 09:30 hrs Evening : 18:30 hrs

Travel Tips:

Light cotton garments are recommended for the hot summer months and woolens are suitable for the winters. Entry charges for hired vehicle, guide and photo equipment are separate. These can be reserved at the Project Tiger office in Sawai Madhopur.

Hotels & Resorts in Ranthambore National Park

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Tiger Den Resort
	Tiger Den Resort is situated on the edge of ranthambore national park, over an area of 5 acres ,it is a place which refreshes your scenic senses. surrounded among the majestic Aravali Hills, covered with lavish flora and fauna.

Tiger Moon Resort
	Tiger Moon Resort is ideally situated in close proximity to the Ranthambhore National Park in Sawai Madhopur. The resort offers secure and comfortable accommodation for all the animal and nature lovers visiting the wildlife park.

The Hammir Wildlife Resort
	Hammir Wildlife Resort is located on Ranthambhor road on the way to the national park, near Sawai Madhopur. It is 185 km from Jaipur.

Sher Bagh, Ranthambore
	This one is meant to spoil you silly! Tents that seem out of an exotic movie with treasure chests and antique marvels. The beds are actually specially designed to give your body the perfect support and relax you almost instantly.

Sawai Madhopur Lodge
	Set over 12 acres of spacious gardens. A 20-minute drive from the Ranthambore National Park. the Lodge is 1 km from the Sawai Madhopur Railway Station which is on the main line with connectivity to India's capital,

The Pugmark Resort
	Spread over 5 acres the Pugmark, Ranthambore is located near the forest reserve in a quiet corner away from the main road. A beautifully done artificial cave complete with rock formations.

Dev Vilas Heritage Resort
	Welcome to Dev Vilas resort, your abode during your visit to Ranthambhore National Park. The inspiration behind this venture is my mother Dev Kumari, to honor the strength and confidence instilled in me by her.

Oberoi Vanyavilas Resort
	Nestling in the natural beauty of the wilds, The Oberoi Vanyavilas is India's leading luxury jungle resort on the edge of the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve.

Ranthambhore Forest Resort
	Ranthambhore Forest Resort is the ultimate in comfort and hospitality. Spread over five acres, the Resort borders the lush green forest, behind which mountains provide a unique backdrop.

Ranthambhore Bagh
	The Ranthambhore Bagh opened in 1998 as a modest 12-room resort for travelers looking out for an experience in the Ranthambhore National Park. The following the resort added luxury tents, with all the facilities that a modern day traveler needs.

Ranthambhore Regency
	Ranthambore Regency is set amidst 2 acres of lush green lawns, offering 20 super deluxe air-conditioned rooms, 10 air-conditioned cottage rooms, a suite, a spacious lobby and a well-stocked bar.

Tiger Safari Resort
	Tiger Safari Resort is a blend of superb architecture. It is superbly designed, superbly built and superbly landscaped. It has large airy rooms with immaculately designed furniture, luxurious bathrooms, splendidly sweeping balconies.

Raj Palace
	Hotel Raj Palace that treats you with royalty during your sojourn to see the royal tigers in the splendour of their natural habitat. At Raj Palace, your spirits will soar as your comforts will be looked after with luxury.

Aman-I-Khas Retreat

Nahargarh Fort Heritage Resort

Aranya Resort

Anurag Resort

Ankur Resort

Hill View Resort

Wildlife in Ranthambore National Park

Tigers are the most famous animal in Ranthmabore national park,These tigers are so accustomed to human presence that they are known to even hunt in broad daylight in full view of gaping tourists.

Other major wild animals in Ranthambore national park includes the Leopards, Jungle cats, Desert Cats, Chinkara, Chital, Nilgai, Striped Hyenas, langurs, Indian Wild Boar, Sloth bears, Black bucks, Coomon Yellow Bats, Sambar deer, Mongoose, Indian Porcupines, Indian Flying Foxes, Fivestriped Palm Squirels, Jackals, Common mongoose, Indian Foxes¸ Longeared Hedgehogs, Macaques Caracals, and Rufoustailed Hare.

Birding in Ranthambore National Park:

Ranthamnbore national park is also a paradise for bird watchers the major birds found in ranthambore national park are Indian Gray Hornbills, Kingfishers, Eagles, Woodpeckers, Asian Palm Swift¸ Owl, Bee Eaters, Bitterns, Pigeon, Dove, Graylag Goose, Wood Shrikes, Finches, Egrets, Sparrows, Ioras, Flycatchers, Wagtails, Crows, Orioles, Cuckoo-Shrikes, Flamingos, Cormorants, Great Crested Grebe, Snipes, Cuckoos, Bulbul, Mynas, Ibis, Herons, Shrikes etc.

Ranthambore National Park Travel Information

General Information

Location : Ranthambore, Rajasthan.

Season : October to June

Location : 182 Kms. from Jaipur, in Alwar District, Rajasthan.

Area : 400 Sq. Kms. / 39,200/- hectares

Established: 1955 as Sanctuary, 1973 as Tiger Reserve, and 1981 as National Park.

Rainfall : 68 cms.

Altitude : 215 to 505 meters above sea level.

How to Reach Ranthambore National Park

Airport : Jaipur is the nearest Airport (Sanganere airport) only 182 Kms away from Ranthambore.

Railway Station : Sawai Madhopur is the Nearest Railway station of Ranthambore National Park.

Road : Ranthambore is well connect by road all of the Rajasthan Cities.