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Positioned in the Southern edge of Aravali Hills , Ranthambore was recognized in the year 1955, The Ranthambore National park is dried out dense forest which was some time ago the Hunting place of Maharajas of Jaipur, after some years of maintenance its has developed up as one of the premium palces in the world to observe the rare Indian Tigers. Ranthambhore got its position of National park in 1973 and is programmed under scheme TIGER. Ranthambhore proves to be an idyllic destination of the lovers of natural beauty who have minimum time and its a perfect place to have a quick wildlife trip, although your journey is short But the effects in term of wildlife are large, Ranthambhore is a dwelling to Indian tigers, Leopards , nilgai, wild boar, Sloth Bears, Sambars , chinkara, jackle , Spotted dears grey languar, Indian pangolin, marsh crocodile, mongoose, striped hyaena, Etc
Ranthambore is a huge destination for birds , its dwelling to birds like Oriental Darter, Wooly necked and black necked storks, Cormorants Egrets and Herons, Painted, , Eurasian Spoonbill, Cotton Pygmy - goose, Wooly necked and black necked storks, Besra, Bonelli's, steppe, Red headed vulture, greater and lesser spotted eagles, read - headed vulture, Indian peafowl, Black headed Ibis black, short - toed snake and crested serpent eagles, Osprey Painted and Grey Francolins, Pheasent tailed and bronze winged jacans, & numerous others.
At Ranthambore ,the best place to stay is Ranthambore Forest resort . Ranthambhore forest resort is situated on Ranthambhore road is easily accessible from Railway station & National park.This particular resort have 30 beautifully done up rooms , the rooms are provided with all the contemporary facilities. This resort is extended over five acres, the Resort borders the flourishing green forest, The resort has the perfect surroundings with Aravali Hills at the background.
How to reach Ranthambore National Park :
Ranthambhore Road is on the way to National Park and is approximately 3-4 km from the Sawai Madhopur Railway station and bus terminal. This park is very close to Jaipur too that is just 165 kms and as the roads are of much superior quality it is just 2 hours journey. From Agra it is nearly 270 km and barely takes 4 hours to reach that place. Sawai Madhopur is on the Delhi-Mumbai chief railway line and Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai are connected by train. Closest airbase is Jaipur.

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