The Story of Ranthambhore

Deriving its name from one of India’s oldest, largest and most stunning fortresses that stands imperially, an imposing structure 700 feet above the fertile forestland, the Ranthambore National Park is a widely acclaimed sanctuary. Nestled in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan, this National Park – the former hunting ground of the game-loving Maharajas of Jaipur has today been converted into a core participant of tiger conservation, being an integral battlefield of Project Tiger.

Besides the gloriously coated tiger, the leopard, jungle cat, antelope, sloth bear, marsh crocodile and hyena live here too. While impressing ornithologists with its over 350 bird species and migratory birds. In terms of flora, the park has wide varieties of plant life that charm eager naturalists. Besides the wilderness, the promising backdrop of the fort is a magnet for photography aficionados.

The park is best known for its tiger population and is one of the perfect destinations in India to witness the majestic predators living in its natural habitat. It is the only reserve in the region where the tigers can be easily witnessed at any point in time.
The Tiger Reserve is the single largest expanse of dry deciduous anogeissus pendula forest which has been left intact in India. It is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna, and as per the currently available data, it is home to over 45 adult tigers & 16 cubs.

Situated in the desert state of Rajasthan, Ranthambore’s flagship species is Panthera Tigris Tigris- the Indian or the Bengal tiger. The forest remains dry for more than eight months in a year and therefore the chances of spotting this elusive big cat are much higher as compared to any other tiger reserves in India.

Ranthambhore Regency is a beautiful family-run jungle resort that boasts its popularity for presenting the best of both worlds: genteel, comfortable hospitality in the midst of complete wilderness, and it’s only five minutes from India’s most fascinating National Park. If you’re looking for the best hotel in Ranthambore, look no further.

Creation of the legend!

1955

The reserve was earlier established as the Sawai Madhopur Gaming Sanctuary by the Government of India.

1973

It was declared as one of the Project Tiger Reserves in India.

1980

Ranthambore became a National Park.

1984

The adjacent forests were declared as Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary and Kaladevi Sanctuary.

1991

The Tiger Reserve was enlarged to include Sawai Mansingh and Kaladevi Sanctuaries.