Wildlife in India, Sanctuaries, Resorts, National Parks, Pictures and More

Away from the desert sites of Rajasthan, situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan is  Ranthambore National Park one of the most-visited and largest national  park of the country.  This best place to spot the majestic tiger species, was once the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas. Spread in the area of 392 sq km, one the country’s Project Tiger reserves, it is well-known for its tiger population.

The other major wild animals here are nilgai , leopard, wild boar, hyena, sambar, sloth bear and chital. Along with this, it also has a wide variety of trees, plants, birds as well as reptiles. This Ranthambore National Park also boasts of being the site of one of the largest banyan trees in India.

The best time to visit this national park is in the months of October to March, when one has the better chances of spotting various kinds of animals. The park remains closed in the month of July to September. It is well-connected by all the three modes of transportation.

As far as accommodation options are concerned, there are a number of Ranthambore National resorts such as Oberoi Vanyavillas Resort, Sher Bagh resort, Tiger Moon resort, Ranthamore Regency hotel, Tiger Den resort and many more. Wildlife enthusiasts visiting the national park, one can have a comfortable stay in any of the resorts which will also take care of all the other needs of their guests. Before you plan a visit to this national park, you must check all the necessary formalities. 

In 1955, it was established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary then was declared one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973. It became  a national park in 1980. Its adjacent forests were declared the Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary in 1984, and then in 1991 the tiger reserve became inclusive of the Sawai Man Singh and Keladevi sanctuaries.