| RANTHAMBHOR NATIONAL
PARK |
Location |
Ranthambhor National Park,
Sawai Madhopur (23 Km. from Town) |
Area |
392.00 Sq. km. (Part of
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve) |
Year
of Notification |
1980 |
Habitat |
Tropical dry deciduous forests
and conjunction of hilly terrain of Aravalli
and Vindhyan Mountains. |
Flora |
Dhok (Anogeissus pendula),
Khair (Acacia catechu), Ber(Zizyphus),
Salar(Boswellia serrata) |
Fauna |
Tiger, Panther, Chital,
Sambhar, Blue bull, Jackal, Jungle
Cat, Caracal, Wild boar, Chinkara & Tree pie,
Cuckoo, fly Catcher birds, Warblers, Parakeets
etc |
Species
of conservation interest |
Tiger, Leopard and Sloth bear
Crocodile, Civet, Chinkara, Birds of prey |
How to reach |
Air |
Jaipur / Kota |
Rail |
Sawai Madhopur (Delhi-Bombay-Jaipur
line) Jaipur -132 kms., Kota -105
kms.,Bharatpur -182 kms. |
Road |
Sawai Madhopur is well
connected by Road. Jaipur 180 kms., Tonk 90
kms., Kota -125 kms. |
What
to see |
Tiger, Leopad, Wild animals,
Beauty of Jungle, Jogi Mahal and Old
Ramthambhor Fort, Ganesh Temple |
How
to see |
By Jeep, Gypsy and Canter
Truck provided by RTDC, Forest Deptt. and
Private tour operators. Entry is limited. Two
shifts of 10 gypsies and 6 canters are
permitted in the park 7 am to 10 am and 2.30
pm to 6.30 pm |
Where
to stay |
Forest Rest House at Alanpur
Sawaimadhopur, Many private and RTDC hotels
are available near the Park. A wide range of
accommodation of different categories also
available |
Excursion |
Visit of Historical Fort and
Genesh Temple,adjoining Sawai Man Singh
Sanctuary, Palighat of the Chambal River for
Gavials. Local art and Handicrafts |
Climate |
Summer |
Max. 45.0° C; Min 23.0° C |
Winter |
Max. 30.0° C; Min 7.0° C |
Rains |
800
mm annually |
Clothing |
Summer |
Cotton |
Winter |
Woolen |
Best time for visit |
October - June (Closed in
Rains) from 1st July to 30th September. In
March-April sighting of Tiger better. This
Park provides the best possibilities of
sighting Tiger in Wild. |
Other useful information |
Guide
service |
Guides are available at ticket
window of the Parks. They can also be arranged
through Tour operators/Hotels/Tourism officer |
Tourist
service |
At Railway Station |
Taxi
service |
Available at Hotels |
Address
of Authorities |
Field Director
Ranthambhor National Park,
Tel (Office): 07462-220223
(Residence) : 07462-220591
Tourist Reception Centre RTDC hotel Vinayak,
Ranthambhore
RTDC Hotel Vinayak, Ranthambhor Road,
Tel : 07462-221169 |
Tariffs |
Entrance
Fees for Indian Citizen Rs. 25.00, Foreign
Citizen Rs. 200.00, Indian Students Rs. 5.00,
Vehicle Entrance Fees Gypsy/Canter Rs. 125.00 |
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