Ranthambore National Park is known for the Royal Bengal tigers in the world and the Ranthambore forest is one of the best places in India to see these majestic predators during a jungle safari. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located between the Aravalli and Vindhyas hills in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, about 180 km from Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport to Ranthambore
National Park. The nearest city and railway station of Ranthambore is at Sawai Madhopur, which is approximately 11 km from the park entrance. Ranthambore was established by the Government of India as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955, and was declared one of the Project Tiger Reserve in 1973. Subsequently, the adjacent forests of Ranthambore were declared Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary in 1984. The Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary was expanded in the year 1991 to include the Sawai Man Singh and Keladevi Sanctuaries. Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary is known for the best jungle safaris and tigers in India and is one of the best places in India to spend holidays in Ranthambore. During safari in Ranthambore forests, tigers can be easily seen during day time also. The best time to visit Ranthambore National Park and enjoy jeep safaris is from November to March when the nature of dry deciduous forests seems normal. The deciduous forests of Ranthambore were once part of the magnificent forests of central India. General information about Ranthambore:
National Park area: 275 km² core area. 392 km² including buffer zone. Tiger Reserve area: 1700 km²
Altitude: 215 to 505 meters above sea level
Closest airport: Jaipur at 170 km
Terrain: Dense tropical dry forest, open bushland and rocky terrain interspersed with lakes and streams
Best Season: From November to March
Park Closed: Monsoon season (July - August)
