Ranthambhore
National Park
Earlier the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur,
the
Park at Ranthambore was once the scene of royal hunting parties. Today, it is
famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these
majestic predators in the wild. Tigers can be spotted quit often even during
the day, at their normal pursuits - hunting and taking care of their young.
With the strict measures that have been taken for their accustomed to human
activity and are not disturbed by it. A good time to visit is between November
and April when the nature of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common.
Ranthambore has large numbers of sambar, chital and nilgai. Sounders of boar
and an occasional gazelle - the chinkara can be seen, as also the Indian hare,
mongoose and monitor lizards.
The lakes and pools at the Park are where the deer congregate and where it is
easiest to see the animals. Among the other local fauna are the leopard, hyena,
jackal, jungle cats, sloth bear and marsh crocodile. Jacanas. painted sto-k.
hiaci-. stork, and white necked stork are seen along the water bodies. Peafowl
are found in abundance and other birds include Bonelli's eagle, crested serpent
eagle, the great Indian horned owl, quail, partridge, spur fowl and the paradise
flycatcher.
The Park which covers an area of 392 sq. km. is set
between
the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the
magnificent jungles of Central India. The terrain is rugged and there are rocky
ridges, hills and open verfteys with lakes and pools. Ranthambore's royal past
manifests itself in the picturesque ruins that dot the Park. There are lake
palaces, chhatris, old fortifications and a majestic thousand year old fort.
On a height overlooking the Park. The forest rest house at the foot of the Ranthambore
fort is located in the lovely Jogi Mahal. It overlooks a tank - the pretty Padam
Talao, afloat with water lilies.
General Information :
Best Time to Visit :October to June.
Nearest Town : Sawai Madhopur (11 km)
How to Get Here : Air: Jaipur (145 km) , Rail: Sawai Madhopur (11 km)
Suggested Wildlife Tour with
Ranthambhore
Duration: 14 Nights & 15 Days.
Places Covered: Delhi- Jaipur- Ranthambhor- Bharatpur-
Agra- Bandhavgarh- Khajuraho- Varanasi- Delhi
Day 1: Delhi 
Arrival at the airport & transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Full day tour of Old & New Delhi.
Day 3. Delhi - Jaipur 260 kms.
Morning Drive to Jaipur. In the afternoon Elephant ride visiting Amber Fort.
Day 4: Jaipur - Ranthambor 185 kms.
Morning city tour of Jaipur. Afternoon drive to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 5: Ranthambore
In Ranthambor. Morning & Evening drives in the park.
Day 6: Ranthambor
In Ranthambor. Morning & Evening drives in the park.
Day 7: Ranthambor - Bharatpur. 225 kms.
Drive to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Visit the Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 8: Bharatpur - Agra 50 kms.
Drive to Agra. Enroute visit Fateh pur sikri. Visit the Taj Mahal & Agra
fort. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Agra - Bandhavgarh.
Take an executive class airconditioned train to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
Day 10: Bandhavgarh
In Bandhavgarh. Evening Jeep drive/Elephant ride in the park.
Day 11: Bandhavgarh
In Bandhavgarh. Morning & Evening Jeep drive/ Elephant ride in the park.
Day 12: Bandhavgarh
In Bandhavgarh. Morning & Evening Jeep drive/ Elephant ride in the park.
Day 13: Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho 275 kms.
Drive to Khajuraho to visit the famous Erotic temples. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Fly to Varanasi. Afternoon tour of Varanasi city.
Day 15: Varanasi - Delhi
In the morning take a river cruise on the Ganges. In the evening, fly to Delhi
to catch your international flight.
::
Click Here for Booking
Home
French
:: 
Español
:: 
Italiano
:: 
Deutsch
:: 
Português
WILDLIFE
TOURS INDIA
