Sawai Madhopur
Gateway to the Tiger's Den
General Information
Other Name: Ranthambore, District: Sawai Madhopur, State: Rajasthan, India
Area: 392 Sq. Km.
Languages Spoken: Rajasthani, Hindi, English
Long Distance Code: +91-7462
Importance: Famous for the Tieger reserve Sanctuary of Ranthambore
Best Time to Visit: October to June
Description
Ranthambore was established as a sanctuary in 1959 and was included in the very first tiger project in 1972. It was accorded with the national Park status in 1981. The park derives its name from the fort of Ranthambore which sits on the rocky outcrop in the forest. The fort dates back to 14th century when it was a vital citadel for the control of central India. Although over run by vegetation, remnants of this summer palace, temples and guard stones within the fort are to be seen. Earlier it was a hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The terrain is rugged and there are rocky ridges, hills, open valleys, pools and lakes. The river Banas and its tributary Kandoli, also flow through it. Ranthambore's royal past manifests itself in the picturesque ruins that dot the park. There are lake palaces, chhatris, old fortifications and a majestic thousand year old fort on a height overlooking the park. The forest rest house at the foot of Ranthambore fort is located in the lovely Jogi Mahal. It overlooks a tank, the padam talao full of water lilies. <br />The whole landscape is full of old banyan, dhok, pipal and clusters of mango trees. The terrain is made of massive rock formation, steep scarps, perennial lakes and streams, and forest suddenly opening up in areas of the savannah. The forest in particular is of the typical dry deciduous variety and mainly contains trees like the khardas, palas, khair, ebony, ber and others. <br />The park boasts of rich flora and fauna variety. The list includes300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles and amphibians, and 30 mammals.<br />Ranthambore's fort was built in 994 A.D. on top of a steep high creek 200 meters above sea level. Ruined pavilions, chhatris and splendid monuments are interspersed within the majestic fort. A Ganesh temple dating back to 8th century attracts lot of devotees during the Ganesh festival falling in September every year.<br />Location
Ranthambore, one of India's finest wild life locations is near Sawai Madhopur, about 100 kms south-east of Ajmer in Rajasthan. It encompasses nearly 152 sq. miles of dry deciduous forest in south western Rajasthan. In the heart of this forest the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges meet. The park, consisting of numerous valleys and hill top flats is set between these ranges.
TIGER TRAIL / PC-615 (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Mumbai-Nagpur-Kanha-Bandhavgarh-Khajuraho-Jhansi-Agra-Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur-Delhi
“The author” wrote Jim Corbett in his famous book “who first used the words ‘as cruel as a tiger’ and ‘as bloodthirsty as a tiger’ when attempting to emphasize the evil character of the villain of his piece, not only showed a lamentable ignorance of the animal he defamed, but coined phrases which have come into universal circulation, and which are mainly responsible for the wrong opinion of the tigers held by all except that very small proportion of the public who have the opportunity of forming their own opinions”. Corbett had several deadly encounters with tigers in Indian forests; even still he opined “....a tiger is a large-hearted gentleman with boundless courage and that when he is exterminated—as exterminated he will be unless public opinion rallies to his support—India will be the poorer, having lost the finest of her fauna”. Come to Ranthambhore in Rajasthan and meet this large-hearted gentleman. You’ll not be disappointed.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Mumbai
Day 2 : Mumbai-Nagpur-Kanha
Day 3 : Kanha
Day 4 : Kanha-Bandhavgarh
Day 5 : Bandhavgarh
Day 6 : Bandhavgarh-Khajuraho
Day 7 : Khajuraho-Jhansi-Agra
Day 8 : Agra
Day 9 : Agra-Sawai Madhopur
Day 10 : Sawai Madhopur
Day 11 : Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur
Day 12 : Jaipur
Day 13 : Jaipur-Delhi
Day 14 : Delhi
Mumbai-Nagpur-Kanha-Bandhavgarh-Khajuraho-Jhansi-Agra-Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur-Delhi
“The author” wrote Jim Corbett in his famous book “who first used the words ‘as cruel as a tiger’ and ‘as bloodthirsty as a tiger’ when attempting to emphasize the evil character of the villain of his piece, not only showed a lamentable ignorance of the animal he defamed, but coined phrases which have come into universal circulation, and which are mainly responsible for the wrong opinion of the tigers held by all except that very small proportion of the public who have the opportunity of forming their own opinions”. Corbett had several deadly encounters with tigers in Indian forests; even still he opined “....a tiger is a large-hearted gentleman with boundless courage and that when he is exterminated—as exterminated he will be unless public opinion rallies to his support—India will be the poorer, having lost the finest of her fauna”. Come to Ranthambhore in Rajasthan and meet this large-hearted gentleman. You’ll not be disappointed.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Mumbai
Day 2 : Mumbai-Nagpur-Kanha
Day 3 : Kanha
Day 4 : Kanha-Bandhavgarh
Day 5 : Bandhavgarh
Day 6 : Bandhavgarh-Khajuraho
Day 7 : Khajuraho-Jhansi-Agra
Day 8 : Agra
Day 9 : Agra-Sawai Madhopur
Day 10 : Sawai Madhopur
Day 11 : Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur
Day 12 : Jaipur
Day 13 : Jaipur-Delhi
Day 14 : Delhi
Golden Triangle with Sawai Madhopur / PI-011 (7 Days / 6 Nights)
Delhi-Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra-Delhi
India, the large subcontinent, is beautiful and has a varied choice of destinations. To have a glimpse of India, visit to the famous Northern Golden Triangle, comprising Delhi, Agra and Jaipur is the best way to begin exploring India. A two-day extension to the choiced destinations will only encourage your spirit to explore and give a larger vision to India that is. We have included some of the famous destinations for you to choose from. Sawai Madhopur, famous for the Ranthambore tiger reserve, is just one of them. Apart from the varied flora and fauna found in these forests, the ruins of the Ranthamore fort are also a major attraction.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi - Jaipur
Day 3 : Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur
Day 4 : Sawai Madhopur
Day 5 : Sawai Madhopur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra
Day 6 : Agra - Delhi
Day 7 : Delhi
Delhi-Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra-Delhi
India, the large subcontinent, is beautiful and has a varied choice of destinations. To have a glimpse of India, visit to the famous Northern Golden Triangle, comprising Delhi, Agra and Jaipur is the best way to begin exploring India. A two-day extension to the choiced destinations will only encourage your spirit to explore and give a larger vision to India that is. We have included some of the famous destinations for you to choose from. Sawai Madhopur, famous for the Ranthambore tiger reserve, is just one of them. Apart from the varied flora and fauna found in these forests, the ruins of the Ranthamore fort are also a major attraction.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi - Jaipur
Day 3 : Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur
Day 4 : Sawai Madhopur
Day 5 : Sawai Madhopur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra
Day 6 : Agra - Delhi
Day 7 : Delhi
Sawai Madhopur, India Tours
