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Ranthambore

It is the lure of the wild that attracts hordes of tourists to Ranthambore National Park which is the treasure trove of a number of exotic wildlife species. Snuggled at the junction of the Vindhya and Aravalli Hill Ranges, this wild territory is an exemplary instance of nature at its best. The wild denizens are the main tourist attractions in the Ranthambore National Park and they range from amphibians, reptilians and exquisite bird species. You will also come across several other spots in this park that are also worth paying a visit like Bakaula, Kachida Valley, Lakarda and Anantpura, Raj Bagh Ruins, Padam Talao, Ranthambore Fort, Rajbagh Talao and Malik Talao. There is much more about Ranthambore that you will discover while exploring this magnificent place.

The harmony and ecological balance in which all the wildlife species live together is simply outstanding. The best way to spot the wild animals is the safari tour or early morning walks. The wildlife photographers will find this national park simply a paradise.

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Fast Facts

Area	:	1,334 sq. km
Altitude	:	215 to 505 meters above sea level
Languages	:	Rajasthani, Hindi and English
Best time to visit	:	October to March
STD code	:	07462

History

The history of Ranthambore is full of historic battles as the first battle was fought in 1301 AD where Rajput King Hamir was defeated by Ala-ud-din Khilji who took control of Ranthambore. Later Akbar captured it in the year 1569 AD and also took control over the fort. Ranthambore was a popular spot for hunting parties that were organized in this region by the erstwhile rulers of the region and later, the British officials. In the year 1955 Ranthambore was established as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary by the efforts of the Indian Government, and in 1973 was declared a Tiger Reserve. It was elevated to the status of a national park in the year 1980. It was in the year 1984 that the neighboring forests were declared the Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary, and in 1991 the tiger reserve was expanded to include Sawai Man Singh and Keladevi sanctuaries as well.

Best Season, Climate, and Clothing

Ranthambore experiences rather an extreme climate with hot summers and where the temperature may range from 35 and 47 degrees centigrade. The winters arrive from November to February and the temperature drops down thus making the entire region chilly. The clothing advised for summers is light woolen and for winters heavy woolen clothing is recommended.

With these useful inputs about Ranthambore, your sojourn is certainly going to be a rewarding experience.

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