Ranthambore

Ranthambore
Ranthambore(paradise for wild life)- Ranthambore national park is one of the most filmed wildlife reserves in the world due to its abandoned fortress, beautiful lakes and above all it's `friendly' and ‘peaceful’ tigers. Ranthambore became a part of Project Tiger in 1973 after it was decalred a wildlife sanctuary.

Location
Ranthambore is situated in the Northwestern state of Rajasthan. It lies midday between Bharatpur and Kota townships, close to the town of Sawai Madhopur.

Tourist Attractions are

Ranthambore National Park
One can see tigers, leopards, hyena, jackal, for, blue bull, chinkara & sloth bears here under a Government project to save the tigers.

Ranthambore Fort
This fort is situated on the top of a hill in the dense jungle.

Ranthambore Bagh
It is mainly known for its beautiful scenery.

Mansarovar and Surwal
Mansarovar is large deep lake, 24 Kms from Ranthambhore Bagh, known for its lovely and picturesque sunsets,whereas Surwal is a shadow lake. Both these water bodies are excellent shelter for winter migratories like Demoiselle Cranes, Pelicans, Flamingoes.

Ranthambore – Excursions
A good site for excursion is the Ranthambore Fort, which was built by Chauhan rulers in the 10th century. Many people have heard of this fort because when a Muslim invader Alauddin Khilji laid siege to this fort in 1303, then the women of the household performed jauhar, to save their honor. The Fort was declared a protected site by the Archeological survey of India. The fort is definitely worth a tour, if you are exploring the Ranthambore National Park.