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Ranthambore reserve is situated in India's northwestern state of Rajasthan, near the town of Sawai Madhopur, midway between Bharatpur and Kota townships.Surrounded by the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges and located very near the outer fringes of the Thar desert, Ranthambore offers the best of the desert as well as plain area near the hills. Due to its proximity to the Thar desert, the vegetation here is that of a deciduous forest. Ranthambore used to be the hunting grounds of the Maharaja of Jaipur.

The royal habitat !
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.

Palaces of interest

» Ranthambore National Park : 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 around tranquil lakes

» 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 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.

How to get there !

» By Air : Jaipur the nearest airport is 165 kms away.

» By Rail : Well connected from Delhi as well as Jaipur by super fast trains.

» By Road : Easily Accessible from Jaipur and Agra (285 kms).

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