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Ranthambore National Park

Are you looking for an adventurous ride in northern India? Do you love to dive into the wild and explore wildlife animals? Then what are you waiting for? Contact your travel agent and visit Ranthambore National Park which is not only one of the biggest National Parks in India but also the most famous one.

Ranthambore National Park - An Overview

Ranthambore National Park plays a significant role in uplifting the tourism sector of India with its distinct class as well as charm. Located in the vicinity of the Aravalli Hills and Vindhya plateau, Ranthambore forest is spread across an area of approximately 1334 sq km out of which 392 sq km is dedicated to the national park. This area is particularly famous for its rich abundance of Royal Bengal Tigers and is also known to have a tiger reserve called Ranthambore Tiger Reserve which also holds a special place in the heart of wildlife lovers for its diurnal tigers. The meaning of diurnal tigers is that tourists can have the opportunity to spot a tiger during their day safari visit.

Wildlife freaks mainly visit Ranthambore National Park for jungle safari to spot many of the popular tigers inhabiting this forest park. Hence, it can be called the heaven of tiger lovers and as a result, thousands of visitors across the globe visit this national park. Besides, Ranthambore National Park was also considered to be the home of the world’s most celebrated tigress Machli. Unfortunately, she breathed her last in the year 2016 but left many legends of her youth days. She has set an epitome of braveness and strength, thus, inspiring many wildlife documentaries, movies as well as TV shows. Watching these dangerous and life-threatening carnivores from a short distance can be a perfect adrenaline-rush experience to be remembered for your whole life.

Ranthambore National Park and heritage sites of Rajasthan

The Ranthambore National Park not only has gained popularity for its populous tiger reserve but is also considered to be the home of noticeable heritage sites which include the mighty Ranthambore Fort, Jogi Mahal, Ancient temple as well as Rajbagh ruins that reminds us about the glory and grandeur of the Rulers that had ruled Ranthambore and protected its dignity for a long time. Apart from these sites, many picturesque lakes such as Padam Talao, Malik Talao, Raj Bagh Talao, and others are concerned with enriching the landscape of the forest, thereby making it much more attractive.

Moreover, the Ranthambore forest is also known to comprise deciduous trees, small hills, valleys as well as lush greenery. This national park remains surrounded by the Chambal River and Banas River from the two sides that enhance the wild ambiance of this forest. Thus, if you are both a nature as well as wildlife lover, then Ranthambore can be the perfect holiday destination for you. The experience and freedom to roam around freely in the park, a mesmerizing gamut of ultimate species of animals and birds as well as captivating greenery are enough to enthrall the mind of the tourists.

The Canter safari in Ranthambore National Park

The Canter safari is another tourist attraction in Ranthambore that is concerned with enhancing the chance of sightseeing the tigers. The canter is a 20-seater bus vehicle having all open sides that provide the best viewing experience. It costs approximately Rs 1200 per passenger and takes around 3.30 hours.

Types of forest safari in Ranthambore National Park

Considered to be the flag bearer tiger reserve of the country, Ranthambore National Park is one of the most visited wildlife destinations which is popular for the best sighting of the majestic wild Tigers, accompanied by a rising population of endangered tiger species. The park authority tends to organize the jungle excursion inside this national park which is a dream come true for wildlife enthusiasts who visit this area from different parts of the globe.

Basically, there are two types of authorized forest safari that the forest authorities organize for their tourists so that they can explore the beauty of this place along with the rich abundance of flora and fauna inhabiting the dense forest. These two types of forest safari are the Canter safari and the Jeep Safari. Apart from Royal Bengal Tigers, other animals such as Jungle cats, Leopards, and striped Hyenas are also present in the forest that wildlife lovers encounter during their safari.

The park authorities are very particular about the timings provided for the Canter safari and the Jeep safari. They believe in the maintenance of a proper timetable when it comes to managing the safari timings for the tourists. There are two shifts when the Canter safari is being organized- the morning and the afternoon time. 20 Canters are allowed per shift which implies that a total of 40 Canters have permission to enter the park for the safari in a single day. The Canter safari provides equal comfort as the Jeep safari for wildlife sightseeing, sometimes even better than the latter one.

It is to be noted that the safari timing and duration for both the Canter and the Jeep Safari are equal. However, the only difference lies in the number of tourists accommodated per vehicle.

Tourist zones of Ranthambore National Park

The Ranthambore National Park comprises 10 zones to make sure that each zone receives an equal amount of attention from tourists while they visit this national park. The Canter vehicle (while taking tourists for wildlife sightseeing) needs to follow certain rules and regulations because of the presence of dangerous animals around. These vehicles are bound to move only on the tracks that are meant for the safari in that particular zone. They are not allowed to change the zone and leave its safari track at any cost. The allotment of zones is done randomly by a computerized process by the forest officials at the time of entering the park and once allotted, the zones are not allowed to change.

Safari timing in Ranthambore National Park

The Canter safari entry timings are primarily based on the sunrise and sunset timing. Generally, the first entry is permitted only after half an hour has passed since sunrise and the last exit of the day is half an hour before the sun sets.

Best time to visit Ranthambore National Park

This National Park remains accessible for the visitors from October to June. However, the best time to visit is from October to March due to the pleasant weather conditions when the temperature tends to range from 10οC to 30οC.