Ranthambore National Park - A mini travel guide

“In all things of nature, there is something marvelous.”

The Indian state of Rajasthan, which is otherwise known for its cultural heritage, also abodes in “something of the marvelous” of nature. We are talking about Ranthambore National Park, which is one of the most recognized national parks in the country.

The former hunting grounds of rulers are now a well-preserved reserve for wildlife. The name of the fort is derived from the famed 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, which is nestled within the boundaries of the National Park along with the ruins of several other heritage sites.

The home of thriving biodiversity, Ranthambore National Park, is nestled at the meeting point of the oldest mountain ranges of Aravali and Vindhya’s Plateaus. The distinguished rocky plains and vertiginous cliffs house a diverse range of untamed and exotic flora and fauna.

This enclave of Rajasthan is popular for its dense population of tigers. The national park is counted among the best spots to spot these elusive species of wild cats. So whether you’re a nature lover or a wildlife enthusiast, whether you are an adventure junkie or a photographer with an affinity for traveling, this is pure heaven. 

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What can tourists expect in Ranthambore National Park?

Ranthambore National Park, the most recognized wild territory of Rajasthan, is blessed with impressive and diverse species of both flora and fauna.

Flora:

The topography of the national park is a blend of the “deserts” of Rajasthan and “greenery” of a national park. Characterized as dry deciduous reserves of wildlife, the national park is bestowed with dhok trees in abundance, along with several other species of flora. The wild grounds of Ranthambore is also famed for its age-old Banyan trees, as the wildlife reserves is studded with several ancient banyan trees along with neem, babul, Khajur, Kadam, Nerale, etc. the most fascinating of these plant species is the flower of Dhak Tree, which is referred as the “flame of the forest” and blooms very rarely in such parched region.

Fauna:

The national park of the royal state of Rajasthan is famed as the proud abode of Royal Bengal Tigers. Wildlife lovers can easily sight tigers and even capture their awe-inspiring gazes in their natural habitat via camera lenses. Along with tigers, you can enjoy sighting wildlife diversity as striped hyenas, wild boars, leopards, nilgai, foxes, etc are the inhabitants of the national park as well.
  
Apart from it, there is a wide array of reptiles, including the snub-nosed march crocodiles, that visitors can catch glimpses of. Cobra along with Indian pythons, can be sighted in the enclaves along with turtles, Indian chameleons, and lizards.

The wild territories of Ranthambore are also the home of several species of birds. Along with the Jungle Safari, you can also enjoy birdwatching. The bird lovers can treat their eyes with the marvelous sights of White peacocks, patridges, spoonbills, kingfishers, great Indian owls, etc..

best time to visit Ranthambore

Although the best sighting can be done during the hot months of March that lasted till June as glimpses of animals can easily be caught for they come out for water. But these months are too hot and might make your safari uncomfortable, as it is too hot and dry then.

Therefore, it is suggested to visit the national park in cooler months, that last from October to March.

How can I get to the National Park of Ranthambore?

The nearest airport to reach the park is Jaipur Airport, and you can then drive your way or even board the train to Sawai Madhopur, which is the nearest railway station. The national park is well accessible by road as well.