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Overlooking the wild life sanctuary of Sawai Madhopur 13
km from the town, is the formidable fortress of Rao
Hamir - Ranthambore. Nestling at the foot of Aravalli
Hills is Ranthambor National Park, a famous tiger
reserve under Project Tiger.
Ranthambor blends history of Rajput velour with scenic
natural beauty and is an ideal gateway for a quiet
holiday. Even though in ruins, its palaces, temples and
cenotaphs are well-worth a visit for a romantic stroll
into Rajasthan's valorous past.
How to get there
Air
Nearest airport is Jaipur (175 km).
Rail
Nearest railhead is Sawai-Madhopur (12 km) which is on
the Bombay-Delhi Section of Western Railway.
Road
Ranthambore is connected by regular bus service to
Sawai-Madhopur 12 km, Agra 226 km, Bharatpur 166 km,
Delhi 434 km, Kota 217 km, Jaipur 180 km.
In and around
The Fort
Ranthambore's royal past manifests itself in the
well-preserved imposing fort, built in 994 AD. Atop a
steep high creek 200m above sea level. Ruined pavilions,
walls, chhatris and splendid monuments are interspersed
within the majestic fort.
Ranthambore National Park
Established as a sanctuary in 1955 and one of the
original areas under project Tiger. Although the
smallest of the project Tiger reserves, Ranthambore has
an impressive range of animal species including sambar,
chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena,
jackal, leopard and tiger within its 150 sq miles (392
sq km). Best time to visit this sanctuary is October to
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