The Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is the Rajasthan's first scheme Project Tiger Reserve. It is counted amid India's best tiger reserves. Ranthambore derives its name from the 1,200-year-old fort that stands within the premises of the reserve. The Chambal River in the south and river Banas in the north bound the reserve. The three water features Rajbagh Lake, Malik Lake and Padam Lake are at home to the multiplicity of wandering birds. They are festooned with the pink lotus on which the Sambar Deer often feed.
The countryside is enclosed with the strap of dry deciduous jungles with very old banyan trees, pipals, ranj, dhok, salai, neem, ber, babul and palm trees. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is a very special biosphere reserves for it anchorages gigantic selection of species of animals and birds. Some of which are highly rare and listed in the International unification for Conservation of Nature's Red Data Book. It is one such reserve where Tigers can also be spotted during the daytime.
There is no superior way to explore the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve than by taking the exciting gypsy safari and canter safari. Get up early in the sunup, booking a jeep for the day, go to the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve jungles area and indulge in game viewing, birding, or tiger spotting in the reserve. Do not forget to take the naturel specialist local guide, who can give you the enhanced insight of the forest and wilderness of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Location: Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan.
Area: Approximately 392 sq Kms and 38,200 hectares.
Established: 1955 as a sanctuary, 1973 as a tiger reserve, 1981 as a national park, 2012 as a Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Wildlife Found: Royal Bengal Tigers, Panthers, Slot Bear, Leopards and Boars
Best Time to Visit: October to March and May to June
How to Get There: Jaipur is the nearest airport (170 km). Sawai Madhopur is the nearest Rail head (9 km) with train services from Delhi.
Tourists Activities: Ranthambore Tiger Safari in Jeep and Canter, Ranthambore Fort, Surval lake bird Watcing , Boating in Mansarovar lake, Amreshwar Temple , Chambal river and Banas River.
