Travel Tips For Ranthambore National Park

By Author: Nagendra Singh
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The spectacular Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is spread over 1334 km square, bordered by rocky ridges. The park is famous for the Wildlife Sanctuary of the same name, which is the union of the wildlife, history and nature. In the center of the park is the 10th century Ranthambore Fort, and scattered nearby are ancient temples and mosques, lakes full of crocodiles and chhatris. The ruins of the past Ranthambore give a unique appeal and refreshing.
The park becomes the best example for tiger conservation. You can even see the hunting of tigers in front of visitors. Besides the actual population, the park presents visitors a world of natural beauty with a variety of vegetation. There are also over 300 species of birds in the park. It is an exceptional place where history is intertwined and Mother Nature, to present an awesome spectacle.
In 1955, Ranthambore National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary. Some years later, in 1980 earned the status of a National Park. During 1984, the northeast and southern forests and sanctuaries were declared Keladevi Sawai Man Singh.
Here are some tips for you to maximize ...
... that Ranthambore tour experience that you & your family deserve.
Clothing: Ranthambore weather changes from extreme heat during the day in summer and extreme cold at night in winter. In summer wear comfortable lightweight cotton in neutral earth tones. A good pair of walking shoes or boots is essential. In winter jackets, sweatshirts, wool sweaters, scarves and gloves are mandatory.
• Essential equipment: Take precautions before traveling under the sun. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas and a wide-brimmed hat.
• Binoculars will help while watching the animals.
• Bring essential drugs as the brand names of medicines available in India may differ from the medication that normally can take.
• If you take a lot of pictures, bring enough rolls of film or extra memory cards for your digital equipment.
• Bring extra sets of batteries for cameras, especially if they use non-standard batteries.
Shopping: Tourists wishing shopping can visit the nearby town of Ranthambore. The paintings in the style of the Ranthambore School of Art are a favorite among tourists. The paintings depict mostly tigers, inspired by Tiger Project, which aims to conserve the species. You can pick up objects typical of Rajasthan as "tie and dye 'and' batik 'cloth and traditional ethnic silver jewelry.
Best time to visit: Ranthambore National Park is open to visitors from October to mid June.
Where to eat: Ranthambore town has a few restaurants and hotels, and these are distributed over a wide area. Although the town of Sawai Madhopur has some good eating joints, you should bring some snacks before leaving your hotel. Most restaurants in Sawai Madhopur-are on-site restaurants of the hotels and resorts and offer various dining options. There are also many dhabas around this small town that serves delicious local food.
Transport within the Ranthambore National Park: Jeeps you have four people at a time other than the driver and guide are available at the entrance to Ranthambore National Park. Small open-backed trucks called Canters administered by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, which can accommodate 25 people at a time for a tour of the park, are also available for rent.
Rules to be observed within the Ranthambore National Park
•Playing radios, tape recorders and musical devices such as transistors within the park is not allowed.
•Vehicles must remain on designated routes within the park.
•Vehicles must stay within the speed limit.
•Loud noises, like shouting and talking is prohibited should be kept at a low volume.
•Disturbing the animals or birds throwing stones at them, etc. is prohibited.
•Do not wear bright colors. - Earth colors, browns and greens are preferred.
•The Law on Wildlife Protection of India is in force in the area of the Park and its violation will be punished strictly.
•visitors traveling in the park at your own risk.
•Carrying firearms is prohibited within the park
•Walking or hiking in the park is not allowed. You must stay in your vehicle.
•No vehicles are allowed to stay in the park before or after safari times.
•Littering the park is not allowed and is heavily penalized.
•Smoke inside the park