Ranthambore National Park

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How to Reach

By Air: The nearest airport to reach Ranthambore National Park is Sanganer Airport in Jaipur. The distance between Jaipur and Ranthambore is about 180 km and there are regular flights for Jaipur from all the major cities including, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, etc. The tourists can take a direct taxi or bus from Sanganer Airport to reach Ranthambore safely.

By Rail: The nearest railway station that connects Ranthambore National Park to other important cities is Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, which is located at a distance of 10 km from the park. The tourists can avail local bus, taxi, or cab to reach the Ranthambore park smoothly.

By Road: Ranthambore is well connected with all the major cities and towns through state bus service and it can be reached through private buses and taxis. Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, and Jodhpur can be easily travelled from Ranthambore.

• Delhi to Ranthambore: 381 Km (Approx. 6 Hours via NH8 and NH 11A)
• Jaipur to Ranthambore: 180 Km (Approx. 3h via Rajasthan State Hwy 24)
• Udaipur to Ranthambore: 388 Km (Approx. 6h 10 min via NH 76 and RJ SH 29)
• Agra to Ranthambore: 239 Km (Approx. 4h 23 min via via RJ SH 1)
• Bharatpur to Ranthambore: 202 Km (Approx. 3h 37 min via RJ SH 1)
• Ahmedabad to Ranthambore: 640 Km (Approx. 9h 47 min via NH8 and NH 76)
• Mumbai to Ranthambore: 1031 Km (Approx. 16 h 51 min via NH 3)

Flora and Fauna 

Due to its proximity to the Thar desert, the park receives little rainfall, hence its vegetation consists of the dry deciduous type. The prominent tree of the Ranthambore National Park is the ‘Dhok’ and constitutes about 80% of the vegetation cover. Other trees are the Banyan and Pip whose leaves contain medicinal properties..

There are also fruit trees of mango, Indian blackberry, Ber, Jamun and Tamarind. In addition, there are many trees such as Chhila (Butea monosperma, the flame of the forest),

The Ranthambore is basically rich in Fauna, with the tiger being at the top of the food chain. Other big cats include Leopard, Caracal, Fishing cat and jungle at. Other animals include sloth bear, striped hyena, Jackal, Desert fox etc

Weather

Summer

The summers in Ranthambore, like most places in Rajasthan, are very hot. Day-time temperatures can go as high as 45°C during mid-summer. While the rest of Rajasthan experiences sand storms and hot winds, Ranthambore is not as affected given that it is shielded by the Aravali and the Vindhya ranges. If one can withstand the scorching sun then it is the best time for tiger sightings. As the thirsty animals are driven towards watering holes and lakes they can be easily spotted, given that the vegetation is denuded by the summer heat. The months of April and May are the best months for tiger spotting but are also quite and hot and unbearable, making summers a less desirable time to visit Ranthambore.

Monsoon

Ranthambore experiences a good monsoon with decent amount of rainfall. The monsoon rains bring enough water to rejuvenate the dying forests of Ranthambore. The water holes and lakes are also restored. Monsoon also plays a major role in bringing down the high temperatures and it comes as a relief for the inhabitants of the park. While the months of July and August receive the highest rain with precipitation ranging around 13-15mm per month, the other months also receive a fair amount of rain. While the monsoon restores the forests and vegetation to full bloom, the numbers of animals that come out to graze and feast on the newly blooming grass also increase. However, the Ranthambore National Park remains partially closed throughout monsoon. The months of monsoon are considered as the breeding season for tigers and the park authorities keep the park closed to ensure no harm comes to them. 

Winter

The winter months from October to March are the best months here in terms of climatic conditions. The day-time temperatures are very pleasant and hover around 19°C. The nights though can be chilly and cold; nothing that some warm clothes can’t help. The monsoon rains cast their magical spell on the place and the region is green and with plenty of flowers now. With the vegetation restored, Ranthambore returns to its picturesque glory. The closed park now opens for business, and tourism sees a steady rise. The winter months are known for the safari rides that take place inside the park. With two slots each day, one after sunrise and one before sunset, the jeep/canter safari are the key attraction here. While the timings remain fairly constant, there might be minor changes depending on the weather.