Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India

Located in Swai Madhopur area of Rajasthan, it is one of the nine original reserves set up under project Tiger in 1973. It lies at the junction of Aravallis & Vindyas in the south-eastern corner of Rajasthan. It was declared national park in 1980.

Has core area of 392Sq km of dry deciduous vegetation – ideal tiger habitat- Surrounded by a buffer zone. It is facing severe poaching problems & number of tigers has reduced substantially. It has remains of once mighty Ranthambore fort Jogi mahal near a very beautiful-lotus-crowded lake Padam talao. which has forest rest house in remarkable location.

Getting there:- Nearest airport is Jaipur. Approachable by Railways & Road-nearest is Swaimadhopur town -route is Jaipur-Tonk-Swaimadhopur. Private vehicles are not allowed. Where to stay- Tiger Den Resort-Rent Rs. 3300, 07462-52070 Vanyavilas (Oberoi group)– Rs.27000-32,000,2 N / 3D Ph: 07462 –2 23999,Taj, SawaiMadhopur lodge-Rs.9500-Rs13900 (all inclusive) 07462-220541 / 7191 247.