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RANTHAMBHORE
NATIONAL
PARK
Nestled
in the rolling hills of the Aravalli and Vindhyachal ranges, 180 kms north-west
of Jaipur, lies the town of Sawai Madhopur. Founded in 1765 A.D. the town is
named after its founder Sawai Madho Singh-I of Jaipur. Today the town receives
worldwide recognition for its famous and historical Ranthambore National Park.
The
Ranthambore National Park covers an area of 400 sq. kms. It is home to the king
of animals - the Royal Bengal Tiger. In fact, the tiger's head often carries the
Chinese mark of "Wang" or king on the forehead. No one
knows exactly why tigers are striped, but scientists think that the stripes act
as a camouflage and help tigers hide from their prey. Another interesting fact
is that the tiger's night vision is six times better than that of humans.
Sambar,
chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, langur,
muggers, peacocks and gray partridges are frequent sights.
Tiger and leopard, with luck, can also be spotted.
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General
Information |
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Altitude
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215
- 507
metres.
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Climate
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Summer
maximum 48, Winter minimum 2 degrees. |
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Clothing
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Summer
: Light Tropical Winter : Light
Woolen |
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Access |
Sawai
Madhopur, 14 km from the park entrance, is the nearest town. From
Delhi it is 480 and from Jaipur 180 km. As there are several
convenient trains, driving from Delhi is not recommended, unless
via Sariska with a stopover. This is as private vehicles are not
allowed in the park. From Jaipur the drive is south to Tonk, 95
km, and then to Sawai Madhopur via Uniari, a distance of 85 km.
Sawai Madhopur is situated on the main Delhi-Mumbai line and also
linked to Jaipur and Agra. The nearest airport is Jaipur, 132 km
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Best Time
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Open
from October to July. Visits are regulated by the reserve
management. Private vehicles not permitted.
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Where to Stay
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- The Sawai
Madhopur Lodge
- Ranthambhore
Regency
- Tiger Moon
Resort
- Tiger Den
- Oberoi Vanya Vilas
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Safari Timings
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OCTOBER-MARCH
APRIL-JUNE
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MORNING
0630-1030 hrs
0600-0930 hrs
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AFTERNOON
1430-1750 hrs
1530-1830 hrs
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Temperature
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MONTHS
OCTOBER-MARCH
APRIL
MAY-JUNE
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MORNING
10-15° Celsius
20-25° Celsius
30-35° Celsius
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AFTERNOON
20-25° Celsius
30-35° Celsius
40-45° Celsius
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Suggested
Programme
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DAY
01
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JAIPUR
/ RANTHAMBORE (156 km)
Depart for Ranthambore by car. On arrival check-in at the resort.
Afternoon visit the sanctuary by jeep.
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DAY
02
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RANTHAMBORE
Morning and evening jeep excursion into the park for game viewing.
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DAY
03
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RANTHAMBORE
/ JAIPUR
Depart for Jaipur by car.
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For
further information and reservation please contact
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