Same Day Jaipur Ranthambore Tour

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Jaipur-Ranthambore

Overview

About Ranthambore
Ranthambore is the most exotic, adventurous historic place in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan around 180 kilometers away from Jaipur the capital of the state. The place holds significant historic importance. The Ranthambore Fort is part of the World Heritage Site. The Fort describes the bravery and glory of the rulers of the Chauhan Dynasty. Since the place was converted to a wild life sanctuary in 1957. The Fort now lies within the Ranthambore National Park. Formerly it served as the hunting place for the kings of Jaipur before 1947, independence of India.

History of Ranthambore
The ancient name of Ranthambore was Ranastambha or Ranastambhapura and was mostly associated and dominated by Jainism. Siddha Senasuri included this place in Jain holy places during 12th century. The fort of Ranthambore was built in 944 by Nagils who were supposed to be considered as the descendants of Nag Vanshis. The fort was captured by different dynasties during various historical periods. It remained in the kingdom of Mewar Rana Hamir Singh (1326-1364), Rana Kumbha (1433-1468), Rana Udai Singh (1468-1473), Sultan Bahadur Shah (1532-1535), Mughal Emperor Akbar 1559. In 17th century it remained to the emperors of Jaipur till the independence of India. Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary

Ranthambore National Park is located at the intersection of Aravali and Vindhya mountain range. The park is spread approximately in 400 sq Km area adjoining 100 sq Km area of Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary. Ranthambore is famous as a major Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. After converting to a wildlife sanctuary, later in 1973 it was covered under Project Tiger. In 1981 it got the status of the National Park.

Tourists visit Ranthambore to have the glimpse of royal animal like Bengal Tiger. The park caters as a heaven to the photographer community. Be wildlife or nature love,r Ranthambore offers equal scenic beauty to capture through camera. It is said that the tigers found at Ranthambore have become human friendly and even one can enjoy full hunt in front of human visitors. Through regular visit of vehicle and human in the area tigers have developed a habitat accordingly.

The other species of animals that could be spotted in the reserve include Leopards, Striped Hyenas, Sambar Deer, Chital, Nilgai, Common or Hanuman langurs, Macaques, Jackals, Jungle cats, Caracals, Sloth bears, Black bucks, Rufoustailed Hare, Indian Wild Boar, Chinkara, Common Palm Civets or Toddy cat, Common Yellow Bats, Desert Cats, Five striped Palm Squirrels, Indian False Vampires, Indian Flying Foxes, Indian Foxes, Indian Gerbilles, Indian Mole Rats, Indian Porcupines, Long eared Hedgehogs, Ratels, Small Indian Mongoose, Small Indian Civets and Common mongoose.

The Ranthambore National Park remains open from October to June. During the monsoon the park remains closed as in rains it becomes difficult to travel across the jungle. The Safari is available in morning and noon for three hours duration approximately. You can enjoy the safari in a big 20 seats canter or a 6 seats open jeep.

Detail Itinerary

09.00 Hrs : Pickup from your hotel.
13.30 Hrs : Lunch at a restaurant at Ranthambore
14.30 Hrs : Ranthambore Sanctuary Visit
18.00 Hrs : Departure from Ranthambore
21.30 Hrs : Drop at your hotel or location at Jaipur

Tour Details

You would be picked up from your location or hotel in Jaipur around at 0900 Hrs. The cab would straight lead you to Ranthambore National Park from Jaipur. The entire journey would take around two and half hours time to reach the destination.

After a day of exploring the sanctuary at Ranthambore at 1800 hrs the cab would take you back to Jaipur and would drop you at your location or hotel at 2130 hrs.

Note:

  • The above Tour itinerary is a suggestive one and can be customized as and when you want per your needs and requirements.
  • The suggested hotels are 3 to 5 Star categories. In case of non-availability similar or upgraded hotels will be substituted.
  • Unlimited free of cost customization with every itinerary .
  • The travel duration between the cities may differ depending upon the prevailing condition like fitness of road, seasonal forces or construction work or any other factors. 

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