ranthambhore
Once the hunting ground of the Maharajah of Jaipur, Ranthambhore was declared a game sanctuary in 1955 and in 1980 it became a national park.
Set between the Aravalli and Vindhya mountain ranges, its deciduous forests were once part of the magnificent jungles of central India. The terrain is rugged and there are rocky ridges, hills and open valleys with lakes and pools plus remnants of the 10th century fortress from which the park takes its name. Ranthambhore is famous for its tigers and offers some of the best opportunities to see these magnificent creatures, along with many other species of wildlife.
Ranthambore National Park is home to an abundance of wildlife, including a large population of protected Royal Bengal Tigers. The park is also home to rich populations of leopards, marsh crocodiles, striped hyena and several deer species such as the spotted deer and Sambar deer. Visitors can also see sloth bears, tigers, jungle cats and Indian Wild Boars amongst Ranthambore’s 40 mammal species, 35 reptile species and a variety of 320 bird species. The best time to visit Ranthambore National Park is in the winter months between October and December, however the best time for visitors to spot tigers is between October and April, in the warmer months.
