About Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is roughly 13.5 kilometres from Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan's capital. This spot, at the confluence of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges, is one of the best sites to see wild animals, as they are accustomed to being watched. The park is around 400 square kilometres in size, and when combined with the Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary region, it is approximately 500 square kilometres.

The structures in Ranthambore National Park harken back to a bygone period. Throughout the park, there are several water features that provide relief to the wild animals during the searing hot summer days. A massive fort, after which the park is named, stands on a hill overlooking the reserve. Numerous ancient ruins are scattered throughout the jungle, giving it a unique blend of nature, history, and wildlife. Tigers have even been seen hunting in front of visitors here.

History of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

The Government of India established Ranthambore National Park as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955. It was designated as one of India's Project Tiger reserves in 1973. Ranthambore became a national park on November 1, 1980, and the forests adjoining it were declared as Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary.