General Information In summer: 38.3 C (Max) & 28.8 C (Min) In winter: 28.3 C (Max) & 8 C (Min) Rainy Season: From July to Mid Sept, and very humid (Upton 90%) Best Season: September to March Languages: Hindi, Rajasthani and English
Ranthambore forms one of the most recognized destinations in the western state of India, Rajasthan. Bordered by the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges and located adjacent to the outer fringes of the Thar Desert, Ranthambore offers the best of the desert and the plain area near the hills. Due to its closeness to the Thar Desert, the vegetation here is that of a deciduous forest. Ranthambore served as the hunting grounds of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Later it was declared as a game sanctuary in 1955. In 1980, it was declared as a National Park and listed among the reserves protected under Project Tiger.
» Ranthambore History
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 constructed a noteworthy temple at Jhain. In the middle of the 15th century A.D. Rana Kumbha captured the fort and presented it to his son. It was later 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 has been maintained as the hunting reserve of the Maharaja. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were part of the royal hunting that stayed here.
» Tourist Attractions in Ranthambore Ranthambore National Park: Ranthambhore National Park is an exceptional example of Project Tiger's efforts at conservation in the country. The forests around the Ranthambhore Fort were at one time, the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The desire to preserve the game in these forests for sport was responsible for their conservation, and subsequent rescue by Project Tiger. In 1972, it was estimated that there were around 1927 tigers in India, of which Rajasthan had 74, and the number of big cats in Ranthambhore Sanctuary was 14. 1972 was also the year that Project Tiger was launched, and this sanctuary was taken into its wings, along with seven other sanctuaries and national parks.
Ranthambore Fort: Perched at the top of the Aravali and Vindya Hill ranges, the Ranthambore fort extends over 7 kilometers in circumference. It is believed that a Chauhan warrior erected this fort in 944 A.D. The interiors of the fort are daintily engraved. The most fascinating place is the Hamir court where even a whisper could be heard.
» How to Reach Ranthambore By Air: Jaipur (145-km) is the nearest airport. By Rail: The Park is around 11-km away from Sawai Madhopur railway station that lies on the Delhi to Bombay trunk route. By Road: A good network of buses connects Sawai Madhopur, the nearest town, with quite a few areas around.
In summer: 38.3 C (Max) & 28.8 C (Min)
Ranthambore Fort: Perched at the top of the Aravali and Vindya Hill ranges, the Ranthambore fort extends over 7 kilometers in circumference. It is believed that a Chauhan warrior erected this fort in 944 A.D. The interiors of the fort are daintily engraved. The most fascinating place is the Hamir court where even a whisper could be heard.