This park gets its name from the historical Ranthambhore Fort, and it was one of the initial nine reserves chosen to be a part of Project Tiger in 1971.Located close to the town of Sawai Madhopur, this protected area is a reminder of the great natural wealth of India. The dry deciduous type of forest is a remarkable example of a precariously balanced arid ecosystem and is home to the cheetal (spotted deer), sambar, chinkara (Indian gazelle), nilgai (blue bull), hyena, fox, jackal, wild boar, sloth bear, leopard and of course the tiger. Marsh crocodiles are present in the lakes and over 270 species of birds can also be found here. Protection and habitat development have resulted in Ranthambhore becoming a 'Tiger Haven' and in the late 80s, a census revealed that over 40 tigers resided in this wild paradise. It is because of this that Ranthambhore has now become a prominent place for research on the behaviour of tigers. Sighting a tiger in the wild is a matter of luck, but in Ranthambhore one comes as close as possible. Hundreds of books have been written about this forest and numerous documentaries filmed here. Chances are that if you have seen an image of a tiger, it was from Ranthambhore. Ranthambhore is also a historically important reminder of our medieval past and an essential component of Rajasthan holiday packages for potential tourists. The massive battlements of the rugged Ranthambhore Fort dominate the park and this historic fort and the temple within, is what makes Ranthambhore such a unique protected area, because not only is this National Park home to wildlife, but is also preserves a piece of history and mythology. The popularity of Ranthambhore with tourists has seen the emergence of quite a few hotels to suit all budgets and most of them are located between the town of Sawai Madhopur and the park. The Taj Group's Sawai Madhopur Resort was once the hunting lodge of the former Maharajas of Jaipur. Indian Adventures Tiger Moon Resort is located on the outskirts of the reserve forest. Rajashtan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) has converted another old hunting lodge, the Castle Jhoomar Baori into a hotel. The Oberoi Group has recently opened their premium wildlife resort 'Van Vilas'. There are plenty of other hotels to suit all budgets.
For more information on Ranthambore and other wildlife parks in Rajasthan contact Swan Tours, one of the leading travel agents in Connaught place New Delhi.
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