From the
Rajputs to the Mughals to the
British, Ranthambhore has served as a
hunting ground for generations of royalty.
Today, the town is an aide memoire of the city's royal
past and there are numerous stories of
encounters with the majestic
tiger. Even today tigers can be viewed at a close
distance during a safari.
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Ranthambhore
Climate
Temperatures can rise
about 38°C during summer (April-June).
Oct-Mar is an ideal time to
visit park. However, if you can brave the summer
heat, a visit to the park may prove
rewarding. The park is
closed from Jul-Sep.
Language
Hindi and a working
knowledge of English are
the main languages.
Sprawling over
an undulating terrain of
Aravali and
Vindhyan ranges is
Ranthambore National Park, one of the
finest reserves of India under
Project
Tiger.
A
system of three artificial lakes - Padam
Talab, Rajbagh and Milak Talab - enhance beauty
of the park and are an important source of water. The 392 sq.
km. park comprises of dry deciduous forests
.
The majestic
predators roam freely during daytime and can be seen
at close quarters. Ranthambhore sanctuary has
a large number of fauna, including sambhar,
chital, nilgai, chinkara, langur, wild
boar and peafowl
.
Ranthambhore's
royal past manifests itself in the well-preserved imposing
fort, built in 994 A.D. atop a steep high
creek 200 m above sea level. Ruined
pavilions, walls,
chhatris and splendid
monuments are interspersed within the
majestic fort. An 8th century A.D.
Ganesha (Hindu god, son of
Shiva) temple on an open land attracts thousands of
devotees during the annual fair held in
Aug-Sep.
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