But gone are the days of it being the destination of royal hunting parties, Ranthambhore is now strictly a home to India's wildlife. Nearly 400 sq kms, the Park is set between the Aravalli and Vindhya range, its forests once a part of the magnificent jungles of central India. Today, Ranthambhore is famous for its tigers and is often referred to as the best place to see these majestic predators of the wild.
Ranthambhore's unique climatic and vegetation features have given rise to forests that are dry and open with little and shunted ground cover. This makes wildlife viewing relatively easier on the safari. And three major lakes Rajbaugh, Milak talao and Padam talao serve as watering holes for the herbivorous and carnivorous creatures that inhabit this National Park.
Geographical Details:
Longitude: from 76-23-00 E to 76-39-00-E
Latitude: From 25-54-00 N to 26-12-00 N
Average rainfall: 800mm
Temperature: Min 4, Max 47 (deg.cel.)
Area Details:
Total area: 392.5 sq.km
Core area: 274.50 sq.km
Buffer area: 118.00 sq.km
Seasons and Climate:
Cold: October to march (good animal sightings, best time for bird watching)
Warm: April to June (excellent animal sighting)
Wet: July to September (national park is closed)
Ranthambhore National Park is the only place where all God's creatures struck about the stage in all their majesty. There are around 320 species of birds, both resident and migratory, over 40 species of mammals and over 35 species of reptiles. The major Mammals that are found in Ranthambhore National Park are Tiger, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Caracal, Spotted Deer/Chital, Nilgai, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar and Jackal.
And the major Birds that are found are Graylag Goose, Woodpeckers, Indian Gray Hornbills, Common Kingfishers, Bee Eaters, Cuckoos, Parakeets, Asian Palm Swift, Owl and Nightjars
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