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The Ranthambore National Park was the hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur. It is situated at the confluence of the Aravali Hills and the Vindhyan plateau in the eastern Rajasthan. The Chambal River in the South and the Banas River in the North drain the Ranthambore National Park. Six man-made lakes and many perennial streams add to the beauty of the national park.

The region of Ranthambore is rich in history. This region was under the control of the Rajput King Hamir but was defeated by Ala-ud-din Khilji's army in AD 1301. The history of Ranthambore reached the pinnacle of its glory when Emperor Akbar captured it in 1569 AD. He also took over the control of the fort from the Rajputs. The painters and artists have painted this event in miniature paintings of the Akbarnama. The fort was transferred to the Kachwaha rulers of Jaipur later and remained under their control till 1949 when Jaipur was made the part of Rajasthan. The region is celebrated for several hunting parties organized in this region for dignitaries. One such party was organized in honor of Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in 1949.

The former rulers of Jaipur first felt the need to preserve the area. In 1955, Ranthambore became a game sanctuary and was among the first few protected areas in India. In 1984, Ranthambore Sanctuary acquired the status of a National Park covering almost 400 sq km of area. It was declared as the Tiger Reserve in India, when Project Tiger started in 1972. According to rough estimates, there are more than thousand tigers in the park. The total area of the Ranthambore National Park is 1,334 sq km, which includes the adjoining sanctuaries of the Kaila Devi Sanctuary and the Mansingh Sanctuary.

How to Reach Ranthambore

Ranthambore is an important destination on the wildlife map of India. Ranthambore is situated about 11 Km from Sawai Madhopur town. The National Park at Ranthambore is known for a variety of species of birds and animals but the main attraction here is of course the tiger. The excitement and adventure of watching tigers in their natural habitat draws tourists from all over the world. Other attractions at Ranthambore include Jain temples, Falna, Sadri and Ghanerao.

How to Reach Ranthambore by Air
The nearest airport from Ranthambore is Jaipur, four hrs drive away. Regular bus service is available between Jaipur and Ranthambore. You can also hire taxi to reach Ranthambore. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is an important domestic airport and is connected to major cities such as Delhi and Mumbai.

How to Reach Ranthambore by Road
Sawai Madhopur is the nearest town, about 11km away from Ranthambore. You can reach Sawai Madhopur from Delhi, Jaipur or Agra.

How to Reach Ranthambore by Rail
The nearest railhead from Ranthambore is Sawai Madhopur. There are many trains that link Sawai Madhopur with cities like Jaipur and Delhi.