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North India Wild Life Park |
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Ranthambore National Park |
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Near Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
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Nearest Access
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Sawai Madhopur |
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Main Wildlife Found
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Tigers, Leopards, Boars |
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Coverage Area
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392-sq-kms |
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Ranthambore, one of India’s foremost wildlife park is located near the town of
Sawai Madhour about 180 kms from Jaipur in Rajasthan. Nestling in the foothills
of Aravalli Ranges, the Park is a notable Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger. It
was established as a sanctuary in 1959 and finally in 1981 it got the
recognition of a National Park. The park is famous for sighting a tiger in its
natural habitat around lakes and ponds, one can also encounter prey and
predators, indulging in their daily activity. Ranthambor blends glorious past of
Rajput regime with the panoramic natural splendor of wild life, a leisured
hatchway for a wild life lover. |
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Flora in Ranthambore National Park
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The landscape is dotted with ancient Banyan Trees, Dhok & Pipal trees, clusters
of mango trees and crisscrossed with evergreen belts. The terrain is made up of
massive rock formations, steep scarps, perennial lakes and streams and forest
suddenly opening up into large areas of Savannah. The terrain of Ranthambore
Wildlife Sanctuary fluctuates between impregnable forests and open bush land.
The forest is the typically dry deciduous type, with Dhok, being the most
prominent tree.
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Major Wildlife Attractions - Ranthambore National Park |
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Ranthambore National Park is famous for its Tigers and is a favourite with
photographers. For a relatively small area, the park has a rich diversity of
fauna and flora - species list includes 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds,
12 reptiles including the Marsh Crocodile & amphibians and 30 mammals..
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For the wildlife savvy, Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary today offers an intense
diversity of flora and fauna. Tigers, the park's pride makes it one of the best
places in the country to observe them. Apart from that a large numbers of
Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards
and a large number of birds.
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Water Bodies and Birds : |
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The park also abode copious variety of birds and water bodies, including great
Indian horned owl, eagle, tapered serpent, quail, and paradise flycatcher. Black
stork, necked stork can also be seen near the water holes.
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Ranthambore Fort & Jogi Mahal : With a coverage area of 392-sq-kms, this park
got its name from the Ranthambhore Fort, which sits on a rocky outcrop in the
heart of the Park. The fort, which dates back to the 10th century and is
probably the oldest existing fort in Rajasthan, was a vital citadel for control
of Central India and particularly the Malwa plateau.
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Safari |
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The best way to hunt the wild treasures of Ranthambhore is through Jeep safari.
Jeep is the best means to explore the Royal Tiger in their natural habitat. The
animals can also be viewed through open roofed canters (small trucks) that cater
20 people at a time. Rides into the forest are very safe with open jeeps, as
wild animals are quite habitual to human presence.
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Park Visitation Timings |
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1. Between October To March: 6.00 am - 9.00 am & 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm |
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2 Between April To June: 6.30 am - to 9.30 am & 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm |
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Best time to visit |
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Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary can be visited in the month of October and June.
During summer the wilds are captivated towards the waterholes and give the
better chance of viewing the animals. The best times to view wildlife is during
the early hours of dawn and in the evenings, fixed by the forest department as
there are reasonably good chance of encountering a tiger.
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How To Get There
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By Air : Nearest airport is Jaipur (175 kms). |
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By Rail : Sawai-Madhopur 12 km. is the nearest railhead, which is on the
Bombay-Delhi section of Western Railway.
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By Road : Ranthambore is well connected by regular means of bus transport
to Sawai-Madhopur 12 km, Jaipur 180km, Bharatpur 166km and Agra 226 km.
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Corbett National Park |
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Uttaranchal |
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Ramnagar |
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Main Wildlife Found
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Tigers, Leopards, Crocodiles |
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Coverage Area
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1,200-sq-kms. |
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Located in the foothills of the Himalayas is the majestic Corbett National Park.
Home to a variety of flora and fauna, it is famous for its wild population of
Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Corbett national park was established in 1936,
as the Hailey National Park. India's first national park and the first sanctuary
to come under Project Tiger, Corbett supports a variety of vegetation making it
the ideal habitat for the Tiger and its prey. Once a popular hunting ground of
the British, this 201 square mile park was named in honor of the late Jim
Corbett, the legendary hunter-naturalist turned author and photographer who most
of his years in this area and contributed in setting up the this park. With the
help of the World Wildlife Fund, Project Tiger was launched in Corbett National
Park in 1973 and this park was one of the first such tiger reserves in the
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Flora In Jim Corbett Park |
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The varied topography comprises hilly and riverine areas, temporary marshy
depressions, plateaus and ravines. The lower areas are almost completely
populated by Sal trees. In the Jim Corbett National Park are found 110 tree
species, 50 mammals species, 580 bird species and 25 reptile species.
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Major Wildlife Attractions - Corbett National Park |
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Corbett is a haven for Tigers as well as its prey, which include four kinds of
Deer, Wild Boar and some lesser-known animals. Leopards are mostly found in the
hilly areas of the park. Some nocturnal cats found here are the Leopard Cat,
Jungle Cat and Fishing Cat. Sloth Bear is found in the lower regions of the park
while the Himalayan Black Bear is seen in the higher hills only. The Dole or
Wild Dog, though they can be seen in the southern areas of the park along with
the Jackal.
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Some of the smaller residents of the park are Himalayan Palm Civet, Indian Gray
Mongoose, Common Otter, Blacknaped Hare and Porcupine. Elephants are among one
of the main attractions of Jim Corbett Park. Along the Ramganga River shores,
one can spot the long-snouted, fish-eating Gharial Crocodile and the ‘Mugger’
Crocodile.
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Other Attractions In Corbett |
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Ramnagar : Situated in the rich farm belt of Terai, on the southeastern
fringes of the great forests, the busy market town of Ramnagar is the main
administrative centre for Corbett National Park and Project Tiger. Ramnagar
makes a fishing base camp.
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Jeep Safari in Corbett : Jeeps Safari, is the most convenient way to
travel within Corbett national park, and can be rented for the park trips from
Ramnagar, from the KMVN Tourist Lodge and other travel agencies . One bus each
day goes to Dikhala from Ramnagar, stopping at the Forest Rest houses en route.
Banking and other important tourist facilities are available at Ramnagar and
Lucknow.
Note : Bring binoculars, remain quiet, and don’t wear bright colours or strong
perfumes.
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Best Time to Visit - Jim Corbett National Park |
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The best visiting season of Corbett is from November 15 to June 15. Corbett
remains closed between June 16 and November 14, when the monsoons flood the
river beds and cut the fragile road links.
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How To Get There
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By Air : Phoolbagh, Pantnagar at a distance of 50-kms is the nearest
airport. Delhi at a distance of 300-kms is the nearest international airport.
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By Rail : Ramnagar is on the broad gauge track from where the road
transport options have to be availed to reach the park. For faster trains and
connections to other parts change at Moradabad. |
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By Road : Dhikala is 300-kms from Delhi, 145-kms from Lucknow and 51-kms
from Ramnagar. The route from Delhi spans Hapur-Murababad-Ramnagar.
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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park) |
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Bharatpur, Rajasthan |
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Nearest Access
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Bharatpur |
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Main Wildlife Found
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Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Boar, Migratory Birds |
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Coverage Area
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29-sq-kms |
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One of the finest bird parks in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo
Ghana National Park) is a reserve that offers protection to faunal species as
well. Nesting indigenous water- birds as well as migratory water birds and
waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and
Boar. |
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Flora in Bharatpur |
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More than 300 species of birds are found in this small wildlife park of
29-sq-kms of which 11-sq-kms are marshes and the rest scrubland and grassland.
Keoladeo, the name derives from an ancient Hindu temple, devoted to Lord Shiva,
which stands at the centre of the park. 'Ghana' means dense, referring to the
thick forest, which used to cover the area.
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A Man Made Natural World |
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While many of India's parks have been developed from the hunting preserves of
princely India, Keoladeo, popularly known as Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary, is
perhaps the only case where the habitat has been created by a maharaja. At the
beginning of this century, this lake was developed, and was divided into several
portions. A system of small dams, dykes, sluice gates, etc., was created to
control water level in different sections. This became the hunting preserve of
the Bharatpur royalty, and one of the best duck - shooting wetlands in the
world. Hunting was prohibited by mid-60s. The area was declared a national park
on 10 March 1982, and accepted as a World Heritage Site in December 1985.
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Major Wildlife Attractions |
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The major attractions of tourists visiting the park are the numerous migratory
birds, who come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia and spend their
winters in Bharatpur, before returning to their breeding grounds. Migratory
birds at Bharatpur bird sanctuary include, several species of Cranes, Pelicans,
Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears,
Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc.
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Other Travel Attractions |
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Bharatpur Palace : Not far from the museum is the Bharatpur Palace, an
marvellous structural blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture.
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Lohagarh Fort : The invincible Lohagarh Fort, which remained unconquered
despite several attacks by the British regime.
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Deeg Palace : Situated just 32-kms away from Bharatpur is the Deeg
Palace. A strong and massive fortress, Deeg Palace was the summer resort of the
rulers of Bharatpur and houses numerous beautiful palaces and gardens.
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Best Time to Visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary |
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Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is open throughout the year, still the ideal
visiting months are from August-November for resident breeding birds and
October- February for migrant birds.
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Trips within Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary |
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There are well-defined forest trails, which can easily be covered on foot or on
a cycle or you can also hire a rickshaw that are available on hire. Rickshaw
pullers have been trained by the park management in bird watching and are quite
knowledgeable. Boats are also available on hire. A early morning boat trip or a
late evening one is quite a rewarding experience to check out the hidden
surprises of Bharatpur.
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How To Get There
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By Air : The nearest airport is Delhi which is 175-kms from Bharatpur.
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By Rail : Regular rail services connect Bharatpur with all the major
cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Agra. The Bharatpur railway
station is 6-kms from the park |
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By Road : An excellent network of roadway services connects Bharatpur to
all the major cities of the Rajasthan and its neighbouring states like Delhi,
Uttar Pradesh, Haryana. Bharatpur is well connected by road from Agra (56-kms, 5
hours), Delhi (176-kms, 5 hours) and Jaipur (176-kms, 6 hours), all of which
have airport facilities too.
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