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 Ranthambore National Park is located near the town of Sawai Madhopur, beautifully nestled between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges. The park is rated among the most important and famous tiger reserves of India and it was among the first tiger reserves to be covered under the project tiger plan started in 1973 to protect tigers in India. Ranthambore National Park was declared a national park in the year 1980.Well spread in an area of 392 sq km; the park is home to a varied and rich wildlife including famous Royal Bengal Tigers. What makes this park more attractive is its picturesque topographical location. The Chambal River in the south and the Banas River in the north and six artificial lakes flowing through the park add to the beauty of the park. You can spot herds of wild animals along the banks of the rivers and lakes.
The Park houses about 30 mammals species, 275 bird species, 12 reptile species and 350 plant species including 50 aquatic plants. Though, the park is home to a varied wildlife, the presence of a significant number of famous Royal Bengal tigers makes it one of the most sought after wildlife destinations in India. You can spot a tiger while drinking on the banks of the lakes and watering holes in the evening. Besides tigers, here you can spot a significant number of other wild animals including panthers, chital, sambar, jackal, hyena, black buck, chinkara, wild boars, mongoose, Indian hare, porcupines, sloth bear, langur, civets, flying foxes, monitor lizards and the never ending list goes on. The park also has a large number of exotic and colorful birds. The scenic spots and sceneries of the park are ideal for taking the snapshots.
Other attractions in the Ranthambore National Park include the Ranthambore Fort-probably the oldest fort in Rajasthan- and the Jogi Mahal- a beautiful forest rest house- that has the second largest Banyan tree in India. Besides, you can visit many tourist attractions located in the proximity of the park.
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