The
Ranthambore National Park supports a wide variety
of wildlife ranging from mammals to birds and
reptiles. But, the most important wild animal
of the Ranthambore National Park is the Tiger.
The park promises to offer the best of opportunities
to track a tiger in its own natural habitat and
so it is a favorite with wildlife photographers.
For a relatively small area, the park has a rich
diversity of fauna and flora that include about
30 mammal species, 272 bird species, 12 reptile
species and 350 plant species including 50 aquatic
plants. Apart from the Royal Bengal Tigers, the
other major wildlife at the Ranthambore National
Park include Panthers, Chital, Sambar, Blackbuck,
Chinkara, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Hyena, Jackal,
Wild Boars, Mongoose, Nilgai, Gazelle, Bears,
Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number
of exotic and colorful birds.
The Ranthambore National Park is also a heritage
site, as it houses some important ruins, dotted
all around the park. The 10th century Ranthambore
Fort, from which the park derives its name,
is probably the oldest existing fort in Rajasthan
and a major tourist attraction in the park.
In addition there are many lake palaces and
'chhatris', overlooking the park. Located at
the foot of the fort is the lovely Jogi Mahal,
another attraction inside the Ranthambore National
Park. The Jogi Mahal also boasts the second-largest
Banyan tree in India.
Another major attraction at the Ranthambore
National Park is the enjoyable wildlife safaris.
The visitors of the park can enjoy a jeep, elephant
or a boat safari to explore the natural beauty
and wildlife of the Ranthambore National Park.
