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Ranthambore National Park
Location : Near Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
Nearest Access : Sawai Madhopur
Main Wildlife Found : Tigers, Leopards, Boars
Coverage Area : 392-sq-kms
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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