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Ranthambore - Land of Tigers |
A small village near the township of Sawai Madhopur, in the situation of Rajasthan, Ranthambhore gets its name from the two hills, Ran and Thambor, which are in close nearness. The Ranthambhore Park is set between the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges. Its deciduous forests were once a part of the wonderful jungles of Central India. The terrain is rugged and there are rocky ridges, hills and open valleys with lakes and pools.
Ranthambhore is a heritage site because of the delightful ruins that dot the park. There are lake palaces, 'chhatris', old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort overlooking the park. The lovely Jogi Mahal is located at the foot of the fort and gives wonderful view of the Padam Talao, painted white with water lilies.
It has a chequered history and was the stronghold of the Yadavas in the 8th
century. It came under Chauhans, and was ruled by them 10th century onwards. The
Mughal emperors Akbar and Aurangzeb also occupied the magnificent fort.
The park is famous for tigers and due to conservation efforts, the tiger
population has stabilized if not increased here. The tigers can be spotted quite
often even during the day, at their normal pursuits-- hunting and taking care of
their young ones.
Ranthambhore is one of the best places to see these majestic predators. Old
crumbling walls, ruined pavilions, wells, and other ancient structures stand
witness to the region's glorious past. The entire forest is peppered with the
battlements and spillovers of the Ranthambhore fort - tigers are said to
frequent these ruins, too. |
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Ranthambhore: |
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Ranthambore
National Park :
The Ranthambore National Park was the hunting ground of
Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1955, it was declared a game
sanctuary; in 1980, it became a national park. But with the
commissioning of Project Tiger in 1972, it was included in
the project. more.. |
Ganesh Chaturthi :
The Ranthambore National Park was the hunting ground of Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1955, it was declared a game sanctuary; in 1980, it became a national park. But with the commissioning of Project Tiger in 1972, it was included in the project. |
Ganesh Chaturthi :
In Sawai Madhopur, the festival is rather special. The temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha is located in the fort of Ranthambore, about 12 kms from Sawai Madhopur and it is one of the most important Ganesha temples in the State. |
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Ranthambhor Fort
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Steep crags embrace a network of lakes and rivers, and atop one of these hills, is the impressive Ranthambhore Fort. Built in the 10th century, the fort is painstaking to be one of the oldest forts in the state. Deliberately built on the border of Rajasthan and Malwa, the fort houses some splendid monuments, within its precincts. |
The Badal Mahal :
The palace of the clouds situated in the fort has a very fascinating location and seems as if hanging out in space. The famous 84-column 'chhatri' of King Hammir stands out wonderfully where he used to hold an audience. The Padam Talab, the Raj Bagh Talab and the Milak Talab are some of the lakes in the area worth seeing. |
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The Jogi Mahal :
The entry point to the park goes straight to the foot of the fort and the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal. The latter boasts of the second-largest Banyan tree in India. |
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