Wildlife in Ranthambore
The renounced national park in Northern India Ranthambore National Park spreads in 392 km² in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. The ground was formerly used as hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur which is now a major tourist attraction spot especially for wildlife lovers and photographers. In south Banas River embrace the park and in north it is surrounded by the Chambal River.
Ranthambhore is declared one of the India's Project Tiger reserves in 1973 and was given the status of National Park in 1980. The adjacent Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary in south and Keladevi Sanctuary in north of the river Banas are also a place to see.
Ranthambore is the home of the majestic tigers. Visitors come largely to see Tigers in their natural surroundings.
The Sub-tropical dry climate has three distinct seasons. Usually the temperature goes as high as 470C in summer and the mercury dips lowest to 2oC in winters. October being moderate climate the best time to visit Ranthambore National park is from October to June.
Rest of the Time Park is closed for the Visitors.
Wildlife
Tourists enjoy sighting the ecosystem at Ranthambhore having a range of predators and herbivorous species. Besides tigers, the place also served birdwatcher’s paradise. The reserve has almost 270 different species of birds.
Gradually tourism in the park increased. Crocodiles basking in the sun at lake's shores, Leopards, jungle cats, caracals, nilgai, dhole, cheetal, wild boar, sambar, Langoors, hyenas, sloth bear, chital and jackals can also be spotted here.
The park has several lakes. Multitude of species of avian fauna is found here. Among the 300 varieties of birds, eagles, owls, storks, spoonbills, jacanas, varieties of ducks, partridges, quails, sandgrouse, peafowl and spurfowl are commonly found here. Many migratory also visit here during winters. Exclusive varieties of birds as black eagle and the creasted hawk eagle have also been sighted in the park.
In 2005, there were only 26 tigers in Ranthambhore. This population of Tigers has recently seen very ups and downs. In 1984 their number was 44 which then reduced to only 26 in 2005 and then again rose up in 2008 to 34.
The total area of Reserve is 1394 square km that is dedicated as 392 sq km for Ranthambhore National Park, 674 sq km for Kela Devi sanctuary, 127 sq km for Sawai Man Singh sanctuary and 40 sq km for other forest reserves.
Water bodies-Lakes
The park has many lakes. Important lakes and ponds are-
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Water Ponds |
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Padam talao |
Halonda |
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Rajbagh
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Hindwad |
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Malik Talab
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Rondhai Ramtalai |
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Gilai Sagar
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Guda |
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Mansarovar
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Indala Bandarwal Baghdah
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Lahpur
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Semli
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Berda
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Mandook
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Pilapani
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Patua- Baori
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Kalibhat
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Mahakoh
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Safaris
Mostly safaris are taken up only for witnessing the wildlife of Ranthambore National Park. The safari are conducted twice a day are carried in either Jeep or Canter. Each adventure lasts for about 3 hours and during which the vehicle goes on either of the safari zones.
Other attractions
The majestic fort, red temples of Ganesh, Shiva and Ramlalaji inside the fort, Jogi Mahal and second largest Banyan tree also interest all.