Ranthambore National Park Tour

If you are looking for the thrill of spotting a tiger in the wild, Ranthambore is just the place for you! Once the hunting grounds of the royals of Rajasthan, Ranthambore is now a protected National Park and houses the ferocious Royal Bengal Tigers. Located in Sawai Madhopur, around 155kms from Jaipur, Ranthambore is often a part of the Golden Triangle Tour and also a destination on Palace on Wheels Train Tour Packages, the famous luxury train of India. Our Tour Packages take you to stunning ruins, beautiful lakes, diverse vegetation and various species of fauna and avi-fauna in the wild. ?

Topography of Ranthambore
Located at the junction of Aravalli & Vidhya Hill Ranges and spread over an area of 392kmsq, the park is bounded by two rivers- Chambal & Banas. Undulating topography, open grassland plateaus and six large lakes adorn the landscape of Ranthambore

Vegetation
The rugged park terrain alternates between dry deciduous forests and open grassy meadow; including around 539 species of flowering plants.

Inhabitants of Ranthambore National Park

Mammals & Other Species
Tigers of Ranthambore are world famous! However, Ranthambore is home to other mammals like leopard, jungle cat, fishing cat, caracal, sloth bear, jackal, striped hyena, Palm civet, desert fox, mongoose and python are some of the inhabitants of Ranthambore. Antlers, Sambar, spotted deer, antelopes, nilgai or blue bull and Indian Gazelle can also be spotted here. You may also find crocodiles basking around the lakes in the park.

Birds of Ranthambore
The many lakes of Ranthambore make great habitats for various birds. serpent eagles, vultures, waterfowl, large cormorant, sarus crane, painted spurfowl, sandpiper, bronzed winged jacana, kingfisher, painted sandgrouse, nightjar, and great-horned owl are some of the members of avian kingdom in Ranthambore.

Tiger Safari in Ranthambore
Ranthambore has been divided into various zones to enhance your the safari experience. Opt for a Jeep Safari or a Canter Safari (Open Van) in the jungle with an experienced guide to make the best of it. A whole range of flora, fauna and picturesque ruins grace the park. Experience the sights and sounds of Ranthambore and if you are lucky you might catch a tigress with her young cubs or a solitary male lazing in the sun.

Ruins of Ranthambore
Ranthambore Fort, located inside the sanctuary, lends its name to the park. Besides this, the park is home to various ruins of medieval temples, palaces and other structures.

Best Time to Visit
The park is opened to visitors from October to June. It is closed during monsoon months of July, August & September.

How to Reach
By Air- Jaipur Airport, around 150kms from Ranthambore, is the closest airport.
By Rail- The nearest railhead Sawai Madhopur, around 14kms from Ranthambore is connected with major cities in the country.
By Road- Ranthambore is well connected with major Indian cities by a network of well maintained roads & highways.

Book our Tour Packages for a scintillating safari experience in the wilds of Ranthambore!