Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is one of the most famous tiger reserves of the country, located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. Spread between the Aravalli and Vindhya mountain ranges, this region is known throughout the world for its rich biodiversity, the historic Ranthambore Fort and tigers. The history of Ranthambore is not limited to wildlife only. This area is also very important from historical and cultural point of view because of Ranthambore Fort. The forest, lakes, hills and ancient structures surrounding the fort make this area one of the most unique tourist destinations in Rajasthan.
Became part of Project Tiger in 1973
Ranthambore was included as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in the year 1973. Later it got the status of national park. After the efforts made for the conservation of tigers, Ranthambore became included in the major Tiger Landscape of India. Apart from tigers, many wildlife like leopard, sloth bear, hyena, wild boar, sambar, chital and nilgai are found here. Many species of birds are also seen here.
Lakes and forests are special identity
The numerous water bodies and lakes in the forests of Ranthambore are extremely important for wildlife. Water areas like Padma Talab, Rajbagh Talab and Malik Talab are often tourist attractions due to wildlife activities. It can be relatively easy to spot wildlife around water sources in summer. For this reason Ranthambore is counted among the most popular wildlife tourist destinations in India.
Tourists come from all over the world for safari
Jungle safari in Ranthambore is among the most popular activities among tourists. Tourists try to see tigers and other wildlife in their natural environment by going to different areas of the forest through jeep and canter safari. The biggest specialty of Ranthambore is that along with the wildlife, history is also visible here. The ancient Ranthambore Fort present in the middle of the forest gives a distinct identity to this entire area.
Big challenge of conservation
With the increasing number of tigers, maintaining their natural habitat, availability of water and food is also an important challenge. Reducing human-wildlife conflict and maintaining the ecological balance of the forest are among the conservation priorities. Today, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve has become the identity of tourism and wildlife conservation of Rajasthan. The tigers, dense forests, historical forts and natural water sources together make it one of the major wildlife tourist destinations not only in the country but also in the world.
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