The Tiger Trail

Synonymous with tigers, Ranthambore is in fact a wildlife sanctuary, better known as Ranthambore National Park. It once served as a hunting reserve for Jaipur’s royal family. It is situated near Sawai Madhopur district, about three hours drive from Jaipur, on the Aravalli mountain range.

For those seeking the thrill of seeing a tiger in the wild, Ranthambore is one of the finest places to go to in India.

Quick Facts

  1. Ranthambore National Park has been part of Project Tiger, a tiger conservation movement that was started in the early 1970s
  2. The sanctuary is closed to visitors for three months from July to September, the monsoon season in India

Popular Attractions

  • Apart from the big striped cat, Ranthambore National Park also provides a glimpse of a number of other wild animals and birds, all in their natural habitat. The place is a favored haunt for many wildlife photographers and documentary filmmakers
  • Ranthambore Fort dates back to the 10th century and can be found on a hill within the confines of the wildlife sanctuary. It offers some eye-catching views of the forest below
  • Padam Talao is the biggest of the three lakes in Ranthambore National Park. During the early morning and evening hours, blackbuck, deer and other animals come with their young ones to drink from the lake
  • Kachida Valley lies on the outskirts of the Ranthambore National Park and harbours many panthers, among other animals like deer, wild boar and sloth bears

The “India Kosher Travel” Experience

  • One can sometimes catch special talks on wildlife, conducted by leading naturalists visiting the region