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Ranthambore is one among the many famous destinations of Rajasthan. A visit to Ranthambore usually takes one to the tiger reserve here. However, the place has much more to offer besides this by way of sightseeing and excursions. Surrounded by the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges and very near to the outer reaches of the Thar Desert, Ranthambore offers the best of desert land and the plains near the hills. Before it was declared as a game sanctuary in 1955, Ranthambore was the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1980, it became a national park and was listed among the reserves include under Project Tiger. Ranthambore is considered to be one of the best places in the world to photograph tigers in their natural habitat.
Geography of Ranthambore
The climate of Ranthambore is of a typical desert type i.e. in the extreme. Ranthambore weather experiences a dry and hot summer season, lasting from April to June. The average temperature remains in the range of 37.0° C (max) to 23.0° C (min). The climatic conditions of Ranthambore, Rajasthan in winters range from being cool to being chilly. Stretching from October to March, the winter season witnesses average temperature around 29.0° C (max) to 9.1° C (min). The days are sunny and pleasant days but nights can see the temperature dipping to quite a low degree. The best time to visit Ranthambore is during 1st October to 30th June. At any other time, the park is closed for visitors. In the 13th century A.D. Govinda, the grandson of Prithviraj Chauhan took over the reign of the land. Later his successor Vagabhatta, beautified the city and built a noteworthy temple at Jhain. In the middle of the 15th century A.D. Rana Kumbha captured the fort and gifted it to his son to be occupied later by the Hada Rajputs of Bundi and Mughal Emperors Akbar and Aurangazeb. Mughal Emperor Shah Alam gifted it to Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur in 1754 and since then it was maintained as the hunting preserve of the Maharaja. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were part of the royal hunting who stayed here.
Places of Interest in Ranthambore
The places of interest in Ranthambore are:
Ranthambore National Park : The park which provided recognition to Rantha mbore, is a haven for wild animals. The park boasts of tiger, leopard, caracal, striped hyena, sloth bear, jungle cat, wild boar, crocodile and over 300 species of birds. One can go for park rides, Jeep safaris, elephant safaris, camel rides, bird watching excursions etc. read More>>
Ranthambore Fort : Built in 994, the well-preserved imposing fort is perched atop a steep high creek 200 m above sea level. Rantambore's royal past manifests itself in ruined walls, pavilions, chhatris and splendid monuments within the massive fort. The fort offers breathtaking views of the Lake Padam Talab and the nearby areas. read More>>
Excursions
Sawai Madhopur : Situated 11 kms away from Ranthambore, Sawai Madhopur village is the entry point to the national park. Once the major centre of the Rajpur rulers, Sawai Madhopur is famous for its historical monuments and related legends.
Karauli : Founded in 1348 A.D, Karauli is known for its magnificent temples and architectural jewels. Karauli houses a famous historical monument, which has red sandstone walls, bastions, peripheral wall, six gates and eleven posters.
Bundi : The place renowned for its splendid monuments and massive fort is 66 Kms from Ranthambore. Major attractions of Bundi include the Taragarh fort (built in 1354), Bundi Palace, the Bhim Burj and a huge water reservoir.
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