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RANTHAMBORE
NATIONAL
PARK
Highlights : Ranthambore used to be the hunting
grounds of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Today, it is famous
for its tigers and is one of the best places in the
country to see these majestic predators in the wild. The
tigers can be easily spotted even during the day. A good
time to visit between November and May when the nature
of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common.
The Park which covers an area of nearly 400 sq. km. and
is set between the Aravali and Vindhya ranges. Its
deciduous forests were once a part of the magnificent
jungles of Central India. The terrain is rugged and
there are rocky ridges, hills and open valleys with
lakes and pools.
There are lake palaces, chhatris, old fortifications and
a majestic thousand year old fortifications and a
majestic thousand year old fort on a height overlooking
the Park. The forest rest house at the foot of the
Ranthambore fort is located in the lovely Jogi Mahal.
When To Go : October to May
Getting There :
Air : Jaipur (145 km)
Rail : Sawai Madhopur
(11 km)
Nearest Town : Sawai
Madhopur
Suggested sketch program :
(can be tailor-made on request)
Duration :
2 nights / 3 days
Day 01 : Arrive at
noon at the resort. Afternoon boat ride in Periyar lake
for animal viewing. Overnight in the resort.
Day 02 : Morning boat
ride for elephant tracking and bird watching. One can
have good photographic opportunities. The jungle visits
lasts for about three hours. Return to the resort for
breakfast & lunch. One can walk around the surroundings
or bird-watch. Afternoon boat ride for animal viewing.
Overnight stay in the resort.
Day 03 : Depart for
onward / return journey after breakfast.
Where To Stay :
Tiger Den Resort
Getting There
(location)
: The resort is
located in village Khilchipur that is very close to
Ranthambore National Park. It is 450 km from Delhi & 185
from Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan.
Drive from Bharatpur : 6 hrs
Drive from Jaipur : 4 1/2 hrs
Air-conditioned day trains from New Delhi railway
station departing at 0755 hr. and 1700 hr. Time taken to
reach: 5 hr. approx.
Air-conditioned overnight trains from Delhi railway
station departing at 2130 hr. and 2300 hr. Time taken to
reach: 7 hr. approx.
Accommodation : 20
dbl. bedded rooms and 8 Swiss Cottage tents with
attached toilets. Hot and cold running water.
Amenities :
- A restaurant where Indian, Continental and
Chinese cuisine are served.
- A bar that serves Indian and imported spirits
- A swimming pool
- Folk music and dance on request for groups.
- To and fro transport from Delhi, Sawai Madhopur
or Jaipur can be arranged at an extra cost.
- Wildlife viewing by jeeps & open-trucks, bird
watching, nature walks, treks, fort visit etc.
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