The Ranthambore National Park is one of India’s biggest tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. Tucked between the rugged Aravalli and Vindhya hills, located in the Sawai Madhopur district of eastern Rajasthan, the Ranthambhore National Park boasts a spectacular landscape filled with boulder-strewn highland plateaus, lakes, and rivers – dotted with old forts and abandoned mosques – creating a wonderful atmosphere for both bird and mammal viewing.
Ranthambore is perhaps most famous for being one of the original ‘Project Tiger’ reserves and it still affords one of the best opportunities anywhere in India to see a tiger. At the center of the park lie the ruins of the 10th to 16th century Ranthambore Fort, which dominates the leafy forests from its perch atop a dramatic rocky outcrop. It is home to more than 85 species of mammals and reptiles as well as 600 species of birds and plants.
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Ranthambore National Park: Where Tigers Roam in India’s Heritage Sanctuary
Although Ranthambore became a national park in 1980, it was only in 1991 that the tiger reserve was enlarged to include the Sawai Man Singh and Keladevi sanctuaries. Apart from being one of India’s biggest tiger reserves, Ranthambore is also counted among the famous heritage sites of India, courtesy of the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort and striking ruins that dot the dry deciduous forest. Today, the Ranthambore National Park sprawling across a little more than 1300 square kilometers including the core and buffer area, and because of the inconceivable status of its notable tigers, the Ranthambore National Park is a very exciting wildlife explorer’s dream and is also ranked amongst the most noted National Parks in India.
Exploring the Thrills of Ranthambore
Safaris are the most adventurous way to explore the national parks and sanctuaries. There are two-vehicle alternatives on which the safari can be done. One can either appreciate it sitting on a jeep which can suit six individuals and the second choice being an open best canter which has the ability of 20 guests.
One can feel thrills in the lap of wildlife at Ranthambore in 2 shifts per day; the first one is at 7 AM and the alternative at 2 PM. Both the thrilling rides last for three and a half-hour that means you can explore almost every part of Ranthambore’s wildlife trail, which is one of India’s biggest tiger reserves.
If you want to experience the thrill, you may need to wake up early because, at one time along with five distinct zones, only 20 vehicles are permitted inside the National Park.
Visiting the Ranthambore means you get the opportunity to view tigers in a natural and realistic habitat that’s quite different from what we commonly see in fiction. Most visitors are very keen to see other animals. No trip here is complete without witnessing the wildlife, so definitely get this family-friendly giant beauty on your bucket list ASAP!
Pic Courtesy: Rahul Dogra
