If you wish to see “The Tiger” up and close, in the Wild, the Ranthambore National Park is the place to be.
The deciduous forest in this region makes Ranthambore an ideal home for the Tigers.
Ranthambore National Park is also part of the “Project Tiger” reserve in India, and hence is a well looked after Tiger reserve.
How to Travel or get to Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National park is located near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan.
Its aproximately 100km from Kota Rajasthan, which is the nearest Airport to the place.
Indian Railways does link most of the major cities to Sawai Madhopur.
Map of Ranthambore National Park Rajasthan India
Picture Video on Tiger sighting in Ranthambore:
A Very Interesting Slideshow on the state of wildlife in Ranthambore Tiger Reserver:
Best time to visit Ranthambore National park
The park is open to tourists during October-June.
Due to the monsoon season, the park remains closed from 01st July to 30th September.
Hotels and Resorts in and around Ranthambore National Park:
THE Ranthambore Bagh Resort
Tiger Den Resort
Tiger Moon Resort
and many more tented accomodations as well as camping facilities are available.
Kind of food to expect at Ranthambore
The cuisine is mostly local which is rajasthani and marwari and subject to the Hotel where you are staying. Also north indian food is available.
11 Aug, 2008