The name Ranthambore is deduced from two hills in the region, Ran and Thanbhor. An additional interpretation says that Ranthambore was once named Rana Stambhapura or City of the Pillars of War. Sawai Madhour Township about hundred kms south east of Ajmer in Rajasthan, where the Vindhayas and the Aravalli Hills meet, the Ranthambore National Park is border by the rivers Chambal, in the south, and Banas, in the north. It was founded as a sanctuary in 1959 and included in the very initial phase of Project Tiger in 1972. In 1981 Ranthambore was awarded National Park status. Characterized by rocky plains, flat hilltops, moderate slopes and precipitous cliffs, wrapped up by dry broadleaf forests. Ranthambore is nearly an island rich in flora and fauna in an ocean of villages, farmland and over browsed waterless land.
A promised land for a large number of wild animals, the park boasts of playing host to tigers, leopards, the subtle caracals, striped hyenas, sloth bears, jungle cats, wild boars, crocodiles and so on. In any case, there are over 300 species of birds, from the uncommon Indian Courser to the lovely Painted Sand Grouse.
Ranthambore Fort
Ranthambhore's royal past evidences itself in the well-preserved stately fort, constructed in 994 A.D. at the top a steep high brook 200 meters above sea level. Destroyed pavilions, walls, chhatris and magnificent monuments are interlarded within the glorious fort. An 8th century A.D. Ganesh temple on an open land pulls thousands of devotees and is the locale for an annual fair held on. Bhadrapad Sudi Chaturthi, fourth day of the brightly half, in the month of Bhadra.
The fort is considered to be the place at which the beginning jauhar in Rajput history was performed. In the early 14th century, the ruler of the fort, Hammir deva, was enlisted in a extended battle with the muslim forces. Although Hammir repelled the Muslim invaders; the women who were set up in the fort for their protective heard that he had succumbed on the battleground. In common Rajput style, choosing death to dishonor, they committed mass suicide. When faced with the grim news, the winning Hammir beheaded himself before the picture of God Shiva in the temple at the fort.
From a distance, the fort is not an enforcing structure, individual almost undetectable on its top of hill watching out over the lake of Padam Talab. However it bids very okay watches form the decomposing walls of the Badal Mahal, on its northern position, and its 7 tremendous gates still inviolate.
Clothing
The clothes you should bring with you to Ranthambore are totally opposite in terms of the season in which he is visiting. The summers are extremely hot and not expect any respite while you are there. You should expect the relentless heat day day after that if there is between April and June. With the high temperatures between 35 and 47 degrees Celsius most of the day, even the lightest of shirts feel like warm jackets. Take along your lighter clothing in the summer with the definitive inclusion of a cap and sunglasses. In the winter months, especially from February to November, the weather is quite the opposite.
Units in the morning in the park are very cold and the number of layers each time you start to feel inadequate sometimes. The day, however, are extremely pleasant and a sweatshirt with light can more than enough. The afternoon and evening, once again become very cold. Bring along a pair of gloves and a scarf is advisable. For those who intend to take pictures in the early hours of the morning without having to press all the wrong buttons on their cameras, take along a pair of gloves that are thin and warm enough to provide the movement of hands.
Community Facility
Media are not a problem in Ranthambore. Most resorts offer all the facilities with which you can point to other things or abroad. If telephone lines do not have the ability to dial overseas, most of them have tie ups with operators of local telephone booth to get your call through use of the utility of the conference. While all these options are not available, the nearest phone booth to a bearing device overseas will only be up to ten minutes walk from wherever you are.
Hot Attraction
Ganesh Chaturthi (August - September of every year)
Ranthambore Fort is situated in the temple of Lord Ganesha. Each year thousands of people gather here in honor of the birthday of lord Ganesha in the month of August to September.
Jungle Safari
Ranthambhore National Park lies amid the ruins of a bygone era, lakes, rivers and covers an area of approximately 400 square kilometers. There are about 42 tigers in Ranthambore National Park. A good network of gravel roads traverse the park and safaris are conducted in open-sided jeeps driven by the rangers. Ranthambhore is a national park, where the observations tiger is almost guaranteed.
The Tigers have become so accustomed to the presence of human beings, even stalk and kill their prey in full view of visitors. The opinions expressed in late at night are simply spectacular as tigers and other wildlife can be seen in the ruins that are scattered throughout the park. Other wildlife includes wild boar, deer, bears, hyenas, birds, jungle cats and snakes.
How to reach Ranthambore
By Air
The nearest airport is in Jaipur, which connects to all major cities, including New Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Jodhpur.
By Bus
Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe from Jaipur to Ranthambore. The roads are very good and takes about 4-5 hours to Jaipur. You can also come by taxi.
By Train
The closest railhead is at Ranthambore is linked to various major cities of India. There are daily trains from Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai.
