Article by Dr. Apurva Tamhane
The Ranthambore national theme park is one of the most visited National Parks in India. Covering nearly 392 square kilometers of vast landscapes in Sawai Madhopur, the tigers are the precious assets of the Ranthambore National Park which are gradually getting extinct. Back in history, the forests of Jaipur were the private hunting grounds for the kings of Jaipur and of the forests, Ranthambore got a good name and later on became the best place for wildlife photography in the world.
The Wildlife in the Ranthambhore National Park
A walk through the Ranthambore National Park gives a spectacular sight through the open shrubs and the calm lakes and the best of lush greenlands shows the histories of the widlest of life in these areas of India. The Park also features the Ranthambore Fort of which only the remains and ruins are present for view and to provide the glimpse of the past. The entry to the Ranthambore National Park is straight from the foot of the fort and also the rest house in the forest, named, Jogi Mahal. The specialty of the Ranthambore National Park are the presence of extinct species of Tigers they have. More and more tourists have been coming at the Ranthambore National Park to view the tigers which are now facing extinction. Tigers can even be spotted during the daytime which is not so at the other parks, sometimes hunting and sometimes taking care of their cubs.
The other majestic animals that can be seen at the park are the Langurs and the Chinkara which is an Indian Gazelle and the smallest Gazelle can also be seen here. There are some peaceful and calm lakes in the park out of which the Malik Talao, is one of the biggest where many animals and birds come to drink water and marsh crocodiles can also be found in the big lake.
Nearly 264 species of birds are found in the park. Other animals found in the park are Antelopes, Nilgai, Sambhar, Chital which are many in numbers and easy to stop. One can ferry in the park in a Jeep or a Lorry van. There are four travel tracks in the park for the safaris.
Care for yourself while on the safari in Ranthambore National Park
The Safari track can get you in a lot of soil and ust. So it is always better to wear Earth coloured – Green or brown coloured clothes. Also the weather can get very hot and dry in the summer. Have a Cap with Sunshade and also have yourself warmly clothed in the morning s in the months of winter.
Climate of the Ranthambore National Park
Because if the proximity of the Ranthambore National Park to the Thar Desert, the climate can become very harsh around 38°C and the rainfall in the park is in the months of July and August. Make sure that you hit the safari track at around 7:30 in the morning.
Reaching Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore park can be reached by Air, by rail and by road.
The nearest airport is Jaipur Airport which is 145 kilometers away from the National Park.
The nearest railway station is the Sawai Madhopur Station which is 11 kilometers away from the Park.
Road connections are excellent to the other tourist places and major cities in Rajasthan.
The Ranthambore National Park Tour and Safari can be a part of your tour in the Golden Triangle tour by Train which is from Delhi to Jaipur, to Agra to Delhi.
Other tours are Palace on Wheels Tour and the Taj and Tiger Tour.
