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Jungle Trails - Ranthambore National Park |
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Spot the Royal Bengal
Tiger, catch a glimpse of the elusive leopard or try to identify
the bird whose call is shrill and clear. Ranthambore National Park
is just the place to enjoy jungle glory.
Ranthambore is situated at the point where the Aravalli Hills meet
the Vindhya plateau in Rajasthan. The place gets its name from the
Ranthambore fort- one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan.
This forest reserve offers its visitors the experience of jungle
life with all its myriad charms. As you trek through the jungle,
you can watch the animals and the variety of birds in their natural
environs. |
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rolling hillsides, forest streams, abundance of greenery dotted
with the exotic plants in all its varied hues, transports you to
a different plane altogether. The appeal of the jungle lies in watching
the animals, unmindful of human presence
If you are looking for adventure in the wild, Ranthambore is truly
a destination to experience wild life - at its best.
Sawai Madhopur connects to all the major cities in Rajasthan.
The best time to visit would be between the months of October and June. |
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Places
to see |
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Bakaula:
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The bakaula area is an area dotted with little water holes
and thick foliage. Even in peak summers the weather is cold |
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Kachida Valley:
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This valley, which consists of many rocky outcrops and low
hills, is located close to the outskirts of the park |
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Lakarda and Anantpura:
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These areas located in
the North-Western and Northern regions of the park are
ideal locations for a stroll |
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Raj Bagh Ruins:
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These ruins are located between the Padam Talao
(lake) and the Raj Bagh Talao. |
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Padam Talao:
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This is the largest of the lakes present in the
park. The famous and beautiful Jogi Mahal is located at
the very edge of this lake. |
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Ranthambore Fort:
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This fort stands majestically atop a hill overlooking
the entire park. |
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Rajbagh Talao:
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This is probably the most picturesque of the three lakes.
This is mostly due to the ruins that can be seen along it's edges. . |
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Malik Talao:
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This is the smallest of the three lakes in Ranthambore
National Park and makes a wonderful sight to watch. |
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Fact File |
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Distance |
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11-kms from Sawai Madhopur |
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145 kms from Jaipur |
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Best Time |
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Ranthambore National park
its open from 1st October to 30th June. Rest of the time
Park is closed for the Visitors. |
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DYK:
Ranthambore was established
as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government
of India, and was declared one of the Project Tiger reserves
in 1973. |
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