About Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park  is one of the largest national parks in northern India. It is situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, about 110 km north east of Kota and 130 km south east of Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport. The nearest town and railway station is at Sawai Madhopur, about 11 km away; Kota is another convenient station as many trains stop there. RIDCOR operates a mega highway between Kota and Ranthambhore.

Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see these majestic predators in the jungle. Tigers can be easily spotted even during the day time. A good time to visit Ranthambore National Park is in November and May when the nature of the dry deciduous forests makes sightings common.

Quick Facts about Ranthambore

General information & Quick facts Ranthambhore, Rajasthan.

•     National Park area: 275 km² core area. 392 km² including buffer zone.
•     Tiger Reserve area: 1334 km²
•     Altitude: 215 to 505 meters above sea level
•     Kota Station has a halt of all the trains for 10 min and connects Sawai Madhopur with almost 50 trains.
•     Closest airport is Jaipur at 130 km
•     Terrain: Dense tropical dry forest, open bushland and rocky terrain interspersed with lakes and streams
•     Ecoregion: Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests
•     Best Season: From November to March
•     Closed: Monsoon season (July - August)