Ranthambore Tours

The Ranthambore National Park is one of the most popular tiger reserves in India. Spread across three hundred and ninety two square kilometers Ranthambore is home to a variety of wildlife. The prime attraction at Ranthambore remains the Tiger, the national animal of India. The tiger's retreat of Ranthambore ies at the foot of the Aravali Hills in the Royal Indian state of Rajasthan. The Ranthambore National Park is easily accessible from the town of Sawai Madhopur.

Earlier a hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ranthambore is now a must visit for the adventure seekers and the wildlife lovers alike. Way back in 1955 Ranthambore was declared a game sanctuary. In 1973 Ranthambore was protected under Project Tiger. It was in the year 1980 that Ranthambore became a national park. The Ranthambore Reserve comprises of the Kaila Devi Sanctuary, renowned for its tigers, and Mansingh Sanctuary too.

Other Attractions in and around Ranthambore

Tigers can easily be sighted at the Ranthambore National Park. In bright day light catching predations, lazing around and even having water at the lake. Tourists from across the globe can be seen enjoying the wildlife at the Ranthambore. There are several wildlife photographers too who click the opportunity of capturing the tiger in its natural habitat, the Ranthambore.

Besides the tiger at the Ranthambore you may spot animals like the antelopes, nilgai, sambhar, chital, sloth bear, wild boar, chinkara, porcupines, jackals, leopards, jungle cats, fox, caracals, hyena, gazelle, Indian hare, mongoose and jacanas. The other attractions at the Ranthambore are the birds like the crested serpent eagles, Bonelli's eagle, Indian horned owl, quail, partridge, spur fowl and paradise flycatcher.

Ranthambore is also renowned for its temple of Lord Ganesha. The temple is thronged by the devotees of the elephant headed God. Most of the mails received at Ranthambore are the wedding cards inviting the Lord and seeking blessings.