The park is one of the last havens for the tiger
Want to spot a tiger in the wild? Just head for
Ranthambhore. Located in the midst of the Vindhyas and the Aravallis, and
surrounded by parched desert land, Ranthambhore is the place to see the wild
predator in its full glory. The park is named after the historic Ranthambhore
fortress, which lies within the forest.
The favourite
haunt of wildlife enthusiasts and professional wildlife photographers from
around the world, Ranthambhore National Park is probably the best place in the
world to see the wild tigers. If you are patient, you can easily see the tiger
in its surroundings.
Other residents of the park are the antelope, nilgai,
sambhar and chital, which are far easier to locate. Ranthambhore has recently
been in the news for its falling tiger population. But wildlife conservationist
and activists have stepped up a campaign to ensure that no further damage is
done.
Today, Ranthambhore is one of the few bastions where the
royal animal can still be seen. We must ensure it stays that ways.
Getting there:
The nearest airport is Jaipur, located 140 km away. Sawai
Madhopur, the town nearest to the park, is the most convenient railhead. It
takes about 30 minutes to reach the sanctuary. The roads are in good condition
(I drove down with family from Delhi).
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