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DISTANCES
/ LOCATION
- Around
390 km by road from Delhi
- Around
180 km by road from Jaipur
- Around
250 km by road from Agra
- Also easily
accessible from Bharatpur, Ajmer, Pushkar, Alwar
GENERAL
INFORMATION
The
Ranthambhore National Park, at the junction of the Aravallis
and the Vindhyas, is a unique juxtaposition of natural
and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in
a vast arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely
14 km. from the town of Sawai Madhopur. It is spread over
a highly undulating topography, varying from gentle to
steep slopes, from flat-topped hills (Indala, Doodh-Bhat
and Chiroli) of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and
sharp ridges of the Aravallis, from wide and flat valleys
(Lahpur, Nalghati, Khachida, Anantpur etc.) to narrow
rocky gorges. An important geological feature, the "Great
Boundary fault" where the Vindhyas were brought against
the ancient Aravallis, passes from here.
PLACES
TO VISIT
Archaeological
Richness : Ranthambhore fort and temples of medieval
period.
Forest
Types : Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
-5B
Main
Flora : Dhok Anogeissus pendula mixed with khair
Acacia catechu, raunj, goya, chhela, pipal Ficus religiousa,
vad, amaltas Cassia fistula, gurjan, siris saintha,
gular, tendu.
Main
Fauna : Mammals: Tiger, leopard, caracal, ratel,
jungle cat, chital, sambar, nilgai, chinkara, sloth
bear, wild boar, jackal, hyaena, common langur, common
fox.
Birds
: 250 species of birds, some commonly seen are;
Bonnelli's Eagle, Sandgrouse, Pheasant tailed Jacana,
Quail, Paradise Fly catcher etc.
EXCURSIONS
Mansarovar
lake (26 Kms) : Best Scenic Vistas, Camping, Paradise
for Bird watchers
Surwal
lake (20 Kms) : A scenic and mesmeric location filled
with natural beauty where the migratory birds flock
Pali Ghat
(40 Kms) : A preferred camping & boating spot
at the banks of River Chambal
Rameshwaram
Ghat (70 Kms) : Picnic Spot on the confluence of Rivers
Chambal & Banas, crocodiles, dolphins and migratory
birds
Kandhar
Fort (50Kms) : A Historic & Majestic fort on the
outskirts of Ranthambhore National Park
Amreshvar
Mahadev Temple : Revered Shiv Temple, The waterfall
and the Verdant grove make this spot ideal for picnics
The Ranthambore Fort : 1000-year-old Ranthambhore
Fort, one of the oldest forts of Rajasthan, atop a high
hill, stands tall at the heart of the Park. Remains of
historical past - cenotaphs, tombs, stepped wells, summer
palaces etc, have all merged harmoniously into the sprawling
forest
The Ganesh
Temple : the invincible remains of history and the
divine revered spot which is the most highly placed Ganesha’s
shrine all over India
Jinapur
(12 Kms) : A Historic Village of Hari Singh, Lake
Nearby.
HOW
TO REACH RANTHAMBHORE?
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TRAIN ||
Nearest
Rail Head: Sawai Madhopur (10 km ) on the Delhi Mumbai
rail lines. Several trains a day from Delhi, Mumbai, Agra,
Jaipur.
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BY AIR ||
Nearest Airport : Jaipur 180 km. Several flights from
Delhi , Mumbai and other parts of India..
CLIMATE
CONDITIONS
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Months
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Morning
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Afternoon
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October
- March
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10
- 15 deg C
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20
- 25 deg C
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April
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20
- 25 deg C
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30
- 35 deg C
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May
- June
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30
- 35 deg C
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40
- 45 deg C
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High
season : From 01st October to 30 June.
CLOTHING
Summer :
Light tropical
Winter : Light Woollen
HOTELS
AND RESORTS IN RANTHAMBHORE
Vanyavilas
- An Oberoi Resort (Oberoi Group) | The
Pug Mark Resort | Ranthambhor
Regency
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