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Ranthambhore National Park
A significant geological feature within the park is the 'Great Boundary
Fault' where the Vindhaya plateau meets the Aravali range. The Rivers Chambal
in the South and the Banas in the North bound the National Park. The park
is dotted with steep rocky hills and the dominating architecture of Ranthambhor
Fort (built in the 10th century), adds to its landscape. The rugged park
terrain alternates between dry deciduous forest, open grassy meadow, dotted
by several lakes and rivers that are only made passable by rough roads built
and maintained by the Forest Service.
The tiger is not the only attraction at Ranthambhor; although it is the
one park resident that people come to see. A variety of birds including
Owlets, the ubiquitous Langur (monkey), Leopard, Caracal, Hyena, Jackal,
Jungle Cat, marsh Crocodiles, Wild Boar, Bears and various species of
Deer are the other attractions.
Ranthambhor is plagued by the typical problems encountered by all game
reserves in India - people living in and around the parks and grazing
by livestock! Between 1976-1979, 12 villages within Ranthambhor National
Park were resettled outside the designated park area with only a few people
now residing in scattered hamlets within the park.
The park is well staffed and the folk who man the centres and the mandatory
guides - one for every vehicle, are knowledgeable of the terrain and some
even know the Latin names of most species.
The tiger is not the only attraction at Ranthambhor; although it is the
one park resident people come to see. We were lucky to see several varieties
of birds including these owlets peering through their burrow pictured
here on the right and of course the ubiquitous langur monkey. Other animals
in the reserve include leopard, caracal, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, marsh
crocodiles, wild boar, bears and various species of deer.
The main food source for the tiger is the swamp deer like Barasinsga
and on occasion the wild buffalo and also wild boar etc. If you wish to
stay near the park, the facilities on offer are superb. The park gates
open a half hour before sunrise and close half hour after sunset.
Like oil lamps flickering in the wind, the world's tiger population is
unhurriedly being snuffed out. Several books and literature have been
produced to describe the most intriguing, the most powerful and the most
majestic of all animals. The Hindu tradition and culture have a place
of honor and worship for tiger. In India people had added Singh, Sher
and Nahar on their names to upgrade their class.
Climate
Summer Max:37.0 degree C Min. 23.0 Degree C
Winter Max:29.0 degree C Min. 9.1 Degree C
Area details
Total area: 392.5 sq. kms.
Ranthambhor National Park (core) 274.50 sq. kms.
Buffer area to R.N.P. 118.00 sq. kms.
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