Ranthambore National Park reservation booking
Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national park in Northern India. It is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur. Being considered as one of the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today the Ranthambore National Park terrain is a major wildlife tourist attraction spot that has pulled the attention of many wildlife photographers and lovers in this destination.
Ranthambore National Park’s Biodiversity
The dry deciduous type of vegetation spans a wide variety of over 300 species. While the expanse of the park is dotted with really, really old Banyan trees, Dhok fills the forests in abundance. The dominance of Dhok is understandable as the region is prone to droughts and these trees are capable of surviving long periods without water.
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Also, It is said that the country’s oldest Banyan trees are found here, even dating back to the ancient. Many seasonal streams flow through the forests, with the three big lakes here surrounded by Banyan trees — worthy of a postcard. Other species of trees that dot the forest terrain are Imli, Babul, Khajur, Neem, Nerale (Jamun), Kadam and much more.
Watch out for the beautiful flowers of the Dhak trees, whose unseasonal bloom in the arid conditions is so fascinating, it is also called the ‘Flame of the Forest’.
Possibly the only place in India where you can sight the tiger hunting in the wild, the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is well-renowned for its diurnal Royal Bengal Tigers. Not the least camera-shy, the tigers of Ranthambore are openly on the prowl which delights the tourists.
Leopards are scattered across the park in significant numbers, while mammals like the Nilgai, Striped Hyenas, Jackals, Hanuman Langur, Chinkara, Wild Boar, Indian Flying Fox, Sloth Bear, Jungle Cat and many others inhabit these forests. The reptiles need a special mention, and Ranthambore National Park is home to a large population of Snub-Nosed March Crocodiles. Monitor Lizard, Indian Chameleon, Ganges Soft-Shell Turtle, and snakes like the Cobra, Common Krait, and Indian Python are a few noteworthy inhabitants.
The diverse terrain of Ranthambore National Park sees numerous lakes and boasts of a rich reserve of bird species. Over 270 varieties of birds flock here, with most birds being migratory. While Peacocks are found in abundance, the Great Indian Owl, Partridge, Parakeet, Spoonbill, Common Kingfisher and scores of other birds offer an engaging time for those of you who are birdwatchers. Add to the mix a few varieties of fish species in the lakes, and Ranthambore’s well-balanced ecosystem comes to the fore.
