Ranthambore Sightseeing
Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is situated 14 km from Sawai Madhopur district of eastern Rajasthan in India. The Park is surrounded by the Vindhyas and Aravalis hill range. By the turn of the century, the Ranthambore forests had become the private hunting reserves of the Maharaja of Jaipur and Sanctuary establishes in the year 1955 by the Indian Government & was declared as Project Tiger reserves in the year 1973.It acknowledged National Park in the year 1980 & later in the year 1991 the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve was enlarged to include Sawai Man Singh & Keladevi sanctuaries, total area was 1334 km. Ranthambore is known for its large tiger population. During the past few years, there has been a decline in the tiger population in Ranthambhore due to poaching and other reasons.
Types of Safari in Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park offers two types of safari vehicle options to get into the forest and explore the wildlife. One is 6-seater Jeep and another is 20-seater Canter
1) Jeep Safari
A 6-seater vehicle, open from all sides, a gypsy in Ranthambore is available for morning and evening safaris. There are 10 eco-tourism zones in Ranthambore, and a jeep safari is allowed in each of them. Jeep Safari is the best ways to enjoy wildlife sighting in Ranthambore National Park. At one time, 20 jeeps are allowed in Ranthambore. Gypsies are registered under Forest Department and are perfect for a small group. Jeep Safari is ideal for tiger sighting, birdwatching and photography in Ranthambore.
2) Canter Safari
The Canter is a bus with 20 seats that has all four sides open for the best view. The Canter Safari is organized in the two shifts - toward the beginning of the day time and in the early evening time. A total of 40 canters can enter the park for the safari in a single day because 20 canters are permitted to take tourists in one shift. When it comes to spotting wildlife, the Canter safari is just as comfortable as the Jeep and sometimes even better than the Jeep because you can see much further when sitting in a Canter than in a Jeep.
Best Time to Visit Ranthambhore National Park
| S.NO. | Month | Morning Trip | Evening trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Oct to 31st Oct | 7.00 A.M. to 10.30 A.M. | 2.30 P.M. to 6.00 P.M. |
| 2 | 1st Nov to 31st Jan | 7.00 A.M. to 10.30 A.M. | 2.30 P.M. to 6.00 P.M. |
| 3 | 1st Feb to 31st March | 6.30 A.M. to 10.30 A.M | 2.30 P.M. to 6.00 P.M. |
| 4 | 1st Aprail to 15 May | 6.00 A.M. to 9.30 A.M | 3.00 P.M. to 6.30 P.M. |
How to reach Ranthambore
by Air
The nearest airport for reaching the Ranthambore National Park is Sanganer Airport located in Jaipur. The distance from the airport to Ranthambore Park is 180 km which can be easily covered by taxi or buses.
By Train
Reaching the Ranthambhore National Park is also easy and comfortable. The nearest railway station connecting Ranthambhore national park in Sawai Madhopur Railway. It is 11 km far from the national park.
By Road
Ranthambore National Park is well connected with all the major cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Thus, using the road as a mode of traveling to Ranthambhore is simple and accessible.