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RANTHAMBORE (SAWAI MADHOPUR)-Destination Overview |
 Originally
a hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ranthambore
was declared a game sanctuary in 1955. In 1980, it became
a national park and listed among the reserves protected
under Project Tiger (1973). Presently the Kaila Devi
Sanctuary, also famous for its tigers, and Mansingh
Sanctuary also form part of Ranthambore Reserve.
Ranthambore, which receives thousands of visitors each
year, is famous for its tigers, whose population it
seeks to increase and sustain. Year after year, Ranthambore
Tiger Reserve continues to attract not just tourists
but dignitaries as well. The U.S. President Bill Clinton,
during his recent visit to India, found time to visit
Ranthambore despite his busy schedule. Nevertheless,
the king of the jungle obliges both dignitaries and
the common tourists with his benign presence. |
Attractions in Ranthambore |
Tigers can be spotted quite often in their natural
habitat even during daytime. They have been frequently
seen at the edges of three lakes—Padam Talab, Raj Bagh
Talab and Milak Talab. The park also has panthers in
sizable numbers, though they have been spotted generally
at the outskirts of the park perhaps due to the inevitable
conflict with the tiger population, which command the
‘superior’ position amidst the predatory cats. For spotting
panthers, Kachida Valley is regarded as the ideal place.
Other mammalian species that have made Ranthambore their
home are antelopes, nilgai, sambhar, chital, sloth bear,
wild boar, chinkara, porcupines, jackals, leopards,
jungle cats, fox, caracals, hyena, gazelle, Indian hare,
mongoose and jacanas. Sambhars are in abundance at the
park and form the prime target of all the predatory
mammals.
There are about 264 species of birds found within the
park including painted storks, white-necked storks,
black storks, peafowl, crested serpent eagles, Bonelli's
eagle, Indian horned owl, quail, partridge, spur fowl,
paradise flycatcher and jacanas. During winters migratory
birds like graylag goose, ruddy sheiduck and pintails
may also be spotted. Monitor lizards and marsh crocodiles
are also found here.
The park’s topography varies from secure forests
to open scrublands. Vegetation is of the dry deciduous
type, with dhok being the most prominent tree. Ranthambore’s
water bodies are known to have lovely lotus flowers
and water liis situated. Among the park’s other oddities
is the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal, the premises of
which sports the second largest banyan tree in India!
Ranthambore is one of the most suitable places for wildlife
photography in the world. The park may be toured in
a jeep or lorry-van. A guide and a park ranger generally
accompany tourists. There is a network of four gravel
tracks inside the park for safaris. Ruins within and
around Ranthambore bear a testimony to its royal past.
There are lake palaces, old fortifications and the majestic
Ranthambore fort on a height overlooking the park. The
forest rest house is situated at the foot of the fort
within Jogi Mahal. It overlooks the Padam Talab, which
is afloat with water liis situated and lotuses. |
Around the Sanctuary of Ranthambore |
A noteworthy site for excursion is the Ranthambore
fort. Built by the Chauhan rulers in the 10th century,
this fort was the envy of many rulers because of its
strategic location between central and northern parts
of India. When the Muslim invader Alauddin Khilji laid
siege to this fort in 1303, the women of the household
performed jauhar (or self-immolation). This historic
fort has many temples, tanks, massive gates and curtain
walls. This monument has been declared a protected site
by the Archeological survey of India.
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