About
Ranthambore National Park
Situated in Eastern Rajasthan, where the Aravali Hill ranges and the
Vindhyan plateau meet, the Ranthambhore National Park was once the hunting
preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The rivers Chambal in the South and
Banas in the North bound the Ranthambore National Park.
Six man made lakes are the central focus of the park and many perennial
streams criss-cross the entire park. The Ranthambore National Park has
internal drainage and has no link up with any river system, even though two
rivers bound the Park in it’s north and south side.
Flora in Ranthambore National Park
The landscape is dotted with ancient Banyan Trees, Dhok & Pipal trees,
clusters of mango trees and crisscrossed with evergreen belts. The terrain
is made up of massive rock formations, steep scarps, perennial lakes and
streams and forest suddenly opening up into large areas of Savannah. The
terrain of Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary fluctuates between impregnable
forests and open bush land. The forest is the typically dry deciduous type,
with Dhok, being the most prominent tree.
Major Wildlife Attractions - Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is famous for its Tigers and is a favorite with
photographers. For a relatively small area, the park has a rich diversity of
fauna and flora - species list includes 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272
birds, 12 reptiles including the Marsh Crocodile & amphibians and 30
mammals.
For the wildlife savvy, Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary today offers an
intense diversity of flora and fauna. Tigers, the park's pride makes it one
of the best places in the country to observe them. Apart from that a large
numbers of Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare,
Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds.
Other Attractions In Ranthambore
Ranthambore Fort & Jogi Mahal : With a coverage
area of 392-sq-kms, this park got its name from the Ranthambhore Fort, which
sits on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Park. The fort, which dates back
to the 10th century and is probably the oldest existing fort in Rajasthan,
was a vital citadel for control of Central India and particularly the Malwa
plateau.
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.
Best Time to Visit Ranthambore
The best visiting season of Ranthambore national park is during the months
of October - March and April to June.
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