5 Rare Reasons To Visit Ranthambore National Park
Once a hunting ground of the Indian Royalty and Britishers, Ranthambore National Park is now a globally famous wildlife sanctuary for tiger sightings. Located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, it is one of the biggest and largest wild-life safaris in Northern India. Exuding the charm of the bygone era through the massive ruins of the old Ranthambore fort, cruising through this jungle is a unique experience. Ranthambore safari booking is usually pre-booked a year in advance; this is a small indication of how popular the magnificent national park is.
Every national park has rare secrets that amplify the whole experience of the safari. Having organized a plethora of safaris and scaling the whole of the sanctuary, here are five rare reasons why you should get to Ranthambore Safari Booking Now:
1. Legacy of Fierce Tigers of India: Continuing the legacy of fierce Tigress Machli (T-16), also known as “The Lady of the Lakes,” her great-granddaughter Riddhi (T-124) is said to be the just like her. Machli began hunting when she was just two years old and ruled the forests of Ranthambore for 10-15 years. She was said to be the longest living and most photographed tiger globally. She died in 2016. She was honored with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for increasing the tigers’ population and helping India boost tourism with her has start attraction.
Exhibiting similar bravery and territorial spirit as Machli, Riddhi engaged in aggressive fights with her sister Siddhi and won every single time. Found in zone 3 and 4, her bold personality and fearless vibe have wildlife lovers, tourists, government officials, and even national park authorities swoon over her. Catching a glimpse of this 5th generation of dauntless tigress is breathtaking.
Every tiger in Ranthambore has a unique story from Ustad is fearless and doesn’t move even when humans show up to Mala, who protected her siblings and cubs through courageous fights. Knowing their story makes the Ranthambore safari more interesting!
2. The Magnificent Lakes: Ranthambore National Park has some of the largest and most beautiful lakes one would have ever seen. These lakes are nestled in the protected area, a serene, clean, and favorite hangout spot for all the wildlife thriving in this sanctuary. The 3 lakes are- Padam Talao, Malik Talao and Raj Bagh.
The start tigress Riddhi can often be found chilling around Padam Talao, the largest lake in the park. It is believed that Princess Padmavati bathed and committed sati in this lake. Indian march crocodiles, kingfishers, and storks are sighted at Malik Talao. While Raj Bagh lake is a picturesque lake surrounded by ancient ruins, green mountains, and lush grass.
3. Panther Population: Even though this national park is widely known for its tigers, panthers heavily populate the park. To avoid the conflicts with tigers, panthers migrated to Kachida Valley, a part of Ranthambore park bordering its outskirts. Black panthers known as “The Ghost of the Forest” are gorgeous beasts that captivate wildlife enthusiasts. The beauty of the panthers is rare to capture and most memorable to remember.
4. Ranthambore Fort Ruins: One would think Ranthambore Safari Booking is made only by nature-lovers. The ruins of the old fort, located within the national park, give the safari a mysterious vibe that celebrates many unsaid stories of rich history. Seeing sloth sloths, tigers, foxes, etc, skimming through the ruins is a surreal experience.
5. Spectacularly Giant Trees: Ancient trees aging over hundreds of years are one of the main reasons Ranthambore National Park is a natural habitat for the tigers. At the Jogi Mahal part of the park, you will witness one of the most giant banyan trees in India, which is 600 years old. This wildly flourishing tree captures a wide area and is home to innumerable species of first and small animals. It would be tough to capture the whole tree in a single frame!
Ranthambore safari booking and the following adventure is a rare opportunity when explored with guides who know the stories. It is a rare wildlife safari where the history, mystery, nature, beauty, and wild beasts come together to make a paradise on earth.
Park Entry and Exit Time
- From March to June – 06:30 am to 09:30 am 03:30 pm to 06:30 pm
- From Oct to Feb – 07:00 am to 10:00 am 02:30 pm to 05:30 pm
- Park is closed from July to September for visitors