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A real adventure trip to Ranthambore National Park
The Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is famous for the Wildlife Sanctuary where one can see the union of wildlife, history and nature. `It is one of the largest and famous Natioanl Parks in India. Once known as the hunting base for Maharajas of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park today is the major tourist destination. The park is also considered as a heritage site and has been home to many species of plants, reptiles & birds.
Highlights of the Ranthambore National Park
The National Park is well known for tigers. There are Wildlife & Jeep Safaris are available which will take you on a tour to the park where tigers, animals can be seen in their natural habitat. The jeep safaris take about three and half hour to tour the entire park. Other than the tigers, you can also see leopards, deer, crocodiles, mongooses, jackals etc.
How to Reach
Ranthambore National Park is well-connected with all the major cities in India; however the easiest way to reach this park is to take a train to Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, which connects cities like Jaipur, Bombay, and Delhi. If anyone is more convenient in travelling through air, then Jaipur has the nearest airport, which is well connected with the metro cities of India.
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By Air: Jaipur is the nearest airport for Ranthambore National Park. The Park is located just 180 km from the Jaipur City. You can go by cab or even the bus to get there. Stay at Rnathambore national park hotels and then plan for Ranthambore National Park.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Sawai Madhopur. From here, again you can hire a cab or avail the frequent private/public services from Sawai Madhopur to Ranthambore National Park.
Best Time To Visit
The park remains open between the months of October & June, the best time to visit Ranthambore National Park is between December and April when the weather is pleasant. The park remains open from 6 AM to 6 PM.
Where to stay
There are so many budget hotels in Ranthambore where you can stay on your visit to Ranthambore National Park for 2–3 days.
Ranthambore National Park is a dream tour destination for all wildlife enthusiasts and adventurous people. The park offers impressive spectacle of various exotic plant and animal species, particularly the tigers in their natural habitat.
