Ranthambore

Ranthambore National Park 

Ranthambore is one of India’s iconic tiger reserves, located at the meeting point of the Aravali and Vindhya ranges of southeastern Rajasthan. It spans over 1,334 sq km (including buffer zones) and comprises dry deciduous forest, open grasslands, and ancient ruins. The Ranthambore Fort dominates the park and looms above the forest, providing a mythical experience.

Ranthambore is not just a wildlife park; it is a unique experience where the beauty of nature fuses perfectly with history. The ruins of old hunting lodges, temples, and pavilions that dot the forest create a haunting and beautiful atmosphere for photographing wildlife and for exploration. 

Flora:

The landscape is covered in dhok trees with banyan, pipal, jamun, and some mango trees in the wetter parts of the landscape. Seeing wildlife increases significantly during the dry season when the forest opens up. The landscape will change dramatically in the post-monsoon, becoming a lush green, starring vegetation which is in full bloom. 

Fauna:

Although the stars of Ranthambore are the tigers, you can also see leopards, striped hyenas, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, and wild boars. They have chital, sambar, nilgai, and langurs in the park too! The Ranthambore tigers are bold and often seen in daylight making it a photographer’s dream.

Avifauna (Birds):

There are over 300 birds in the area; painted storks, crested serpent eagles, parakeets, peacocks, owls, and Indian coursers are all common sights. The lakes, Padam Talao and Rajbagh attract many migratory birds in winter.