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Ranthambore National Park - Puts the 'royal' in the Royal Bengal Tiger
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The north-western state of Rajasthan is home to the famous Ranthambore National Park, named after the historic Ranthambore fortress in the park. Situated in the Sawai Madhopur district, this is about 130 kms from the state capital of Jaipur.
Ranthambore was established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the government of India and was declared as one of the project tiger reserves in 1973. Ranthambore became a national park in 1980. The park covers an area of 392 sq kms set between the Aravali and Vindhya ranges. The terrain comprises of dense tropical dry forest, open bushland and rocky terrain inter spread with lakes and streams. |
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The forest though mainly famous for the Asiatic tiger, is also the abode for various other species of mammals, reptiles and birds. The mammals include-leopards, striped hyenas, jungle cats, jackals, sloth bears, sambar deer, chitals etc. The majority of reptiles include-crocodiles, desert monitor lizards, tortoise, a variety of snakes etc.
Ranthambore is also home to a varied species of birds, resident and migratory. These include-Indian grey horn bills, parakeets, pelicans, flamingos etc.
Ranthambore national park has a variety of flora which mainly belong to the dry deciduous type.
Various activities are carried out at the park which include special tiger tours, birdwatching tours etc.
There are many other historical and tourist attractions around Ranthambore park. One can visit Agra, Jaipur, and Bharatpur. A comprehensive chain of hotels and resorts at Ranthambore, assures a rewarding and comfortable experience. Ranthambore is well connected with roads, railways and air. |
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