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RANTHAMBORE
 Ranthambhore
National Park is one of Asia's most important wildlife
conservation reserves. The favourite haunt of wildlife buffs
and professional wildlife photographers from around the
world, Ranthambhore National Park is probably the best place
in the world to see wild tigers. Ranthambhore encompasses
three lakes - Raj Bagh, Malik Talab and Padam Talab, where
aquatic birds can be seen in large numbers. Sprawling over
an area of 1,334 sq km on the eastern edge of the Thar
Desert, the Ranthambhore National Park is one of the last
sanctuaries of the big cat, the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Major Tourist Attractions in
Ranthambhore
The Vegetation
The scrubby landscape of Ranthambhore National Park features
dry deciduous forests with trees of Dhak, Acacia, Ber and
Salar.
The Animals
Ranthambhore is the home of Royal Bengal Tigers. One can
easily sight the elusive tigers in their natural moods.
Other residents of the park are the Antelopes, Nilgai,
Sambhar and Chital, which are easy to find. Those who are
lucky enough get to see the Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Chinkara,
Porcupines and Jackals, Leopard, Jungle Cat and Marsh
Crocodile. The lakes and water holes within the Ranthambore
National Park are the best locations to sight the animals.
Indian Hare, Mongoose and Monitor Lizards can also be
spotted here.
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Birds
Ranthambore also boasts of a respectable size of bird
population, both resident and migratory. There are about 300
species of birds seen within the park.
Ranthambhore Fort
The most spectacular site within the park is the Ranthambore
Fort. This 10th century fort was built by the Chauhans is
famous for the 'Johar' (suicide by immolation to escape
humiliation) by Rajput women in 1301 AD during the siege by
Ala-ud-din Khilji. The temples and tanks add to the beauty
of the fort. The seven gates and massive curtain walls,
crowning a fall-topped hill presents a majestic view.
Park Trips
The park is toured by a jeep or a lorry, the reservation of
which can be done at the Project Tiger Office at Sawai
Madhopur. The tours is accompanied by a guide.
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