Ranthambhore National Park Rajasthan

Located 10km east of the town of Sawai Madhopur, between Agra and Udaipur, this park has around 25 tigers, jackals, nilgais, panthers, chitals, and interesting birds, including storks and eagles. The park covers around 400 sq km of beautiful scenic forest and open bushland. It was once a royal hunting reserve.

Located in the park are the 10th century Ranthambhore Fort, chhatris, and some pavilions. There are the ruins of a palace and some temples in the fort. There are some really good views of the surrounding area from the walls of the Sand Dunes fort.

Tourist Offices and Information
The Tourist Reception Centre (202808) is on Ranthambhore Rd at theRTDC Vinayak Tourist Complex, near the railway station (open daily except Sun 10 am-1pm, 2pm-5 pm). Thiere is also a tourst counter at the railway station open the same hours.

Ranthambhore Site (http://www.ranthambor.com

General Information
The park entrance is 10km from the town of Sawai Madhopur. The hotels are located on the main road between the town of Sawai Madhopur and the park entrance. Visitors are driven in an open vehicle through the park, but there have been no cases of anyone being mauled or eaten.

It is best to have 400 ASA speed film or faster because the forest can be very dark in the morning and evening. A video permet cost Rs 200.

The park is open from October 1 to May 30 and is closed during the monsoon. The best time to visit the park is from October to April. The best time to see wildlife is in the early morning and evening.

Ranthambhore Site (http://www.ranthambor.com)

Getting Around in the Park
There are four gravel trails that run across the park. There is a restriction on how many vehicles can enter the park in a day. Open jeeps driven by rangers and 20-person canter trucks bring people around.

You have to book at the Project Tiger office (223402), Ranthambhore Rd, to enter the park (for same day booking 5:30 am to 7:30 pm & 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm). Jeeps and canter trucks can be booked with them. A jeep costs Rs 1200 per trip (up to five people), It cost Rs 150 for the jeep to enter the park You also have to have a guide with the jeep which cost Rs 150.It costs Rs 200 to enter the park; camera Rs 50, video Rs 200.

You can also.get a seat on a canter which is a large open truck (seat 20) for Rs 175 per person. They can be booked at most hotels, the Project Tiger Office and at the Tourist Recption Centre.

From March to June the canter trucks depart at 6.30 am and 3.30 pm; and from Oct to Feb at 7 am and 2.30 pm. The drive around the park takes about three hours. The canters pick up passengers at hotels on Ranthambhore Rd, but not hotels in Sawai Madhopur.

It is selection to wear brown or olive clothes.

Where to Stay
There are several basic places to stay near the railway station, but the main group of hotels is on the road between the town of Sawai Madhopur and the park. Expect the rickshaw drivers to try to convince you to go to the hotel of their choice. You can often bargain down the price of a room. The best mid-range choices are most likely the Ankur and Anurag hotels.

There are Retiring Rooms at the railway station for Rs 200. Dorm beds are Rs 70.
Vishal Hotel, (220504) half a km east of the railway station, has rooms with bath (hot water in a bucket) for a doubel Rs 200-250. It can be a bit dirty.Popular with travelers. Best of the cheap places.
Hammir Wildlife Resort (220562; Web Site: http://www.hammirwildliferesort.com) has fairly good rooms with bath for Rs 750/850.
RTDC Vinayak (221333; fax 220702), 4km from the station, has comfortable rooms with bath for Rs 700/800 and 1000/1200 with A/C.
RTDC Castle Jhoomar Baori (220495), about 8km from the railway station on a hilltop, has comfortable rooms with bath for Rs 1000/1100 and a suite is Rs 1200/1500. It used to be a royal hunting lodge and it has a great location. It is a nice place with character. It is best to reserve in advance. In the off-season (April to June) you may get a discount. A jeep from the station is around Rs 200. Rickshaws can not climb the hill to this place and you will have to walk part of the way if you take one. Best to take a jeep.
Ankur Resort, (220792; fax 233303), Ranthambhore Rd, 1½ km from town, has modern, comfortable, clean rooms with bath for Rs 900/1050. Dorm beds for Rs 100. It has a good restaurant. Recommended.
Anurag Resort (220792; fax 222299), Ranthambhore Rd, 1½ km from town, has good comfortable rooms with TV for Rs 800/900 and Rs 950/1100 for a deluxe room. You can camp here for Rs 60. It has nice lawns and is well-managed.
Hotel Tiger Moon (252042; fax 220718; Mumbai: 022-2640-8742; fax 2645-8401; Web Site: http://indianadventures.com) is a high-class place with comfortable rooms for $80/110. It has a pool.
Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge (0541 220541; fax 220718), around 4km from the railway station, has luxury rooms for $185/215 and opulent tents with bath for $150.175. It has a pool (Rs 400 for non-quest), a beautiful garden and a restaurant. It used to belong to the Maharaja of Jaipur. It is a pleasant place to stay.

Asha Hotel, near the bus stand, is a good restaurant.

Local Travel
An auto-rickshaw from the railway station to Ranthamhore Rd is around Rs 35. A bike can be rented at Vishnu Cycles in the main bazaar for Rs 30 per day.

Travel
Train The nearby town of Sawai Madhopur is on the main Delhi to Mumbai railway line. There are trains to Kota (2½ hr), Agra (8 hr), Jaipur (2½ hr), Bharatpur and Mumbai.

Jaipur Mumbai-Jaipur Exp #2955 (10.30 am, 2 hr); Kota Jaipur-Mumbai Exp #2956 (3.50 pm, 1½ hr); Mumbai Jaipur-Mumbai Exp #2956 (3.50 pm, 16 hr); Delhi Dehra Dun Exp #9019 (10 pm, 8¼ hr)..

Bus There are buses to Bundi (2 hr), Kota (4 hr) and Jaipur (5 hr).

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