Ranthambhore Travel Guide
Weather
In
Summer:38.3 C (Max) - 28.8 C (Min)
In winter: 28.3 C (Max) - 8 C (Min)
Rainy Season : from July to Mid Sept, and very humid (Upton 90%)
Our suggestion: Best time to visit : Sept. to March.
Hot Attraction
Ganesh Chaturthi (August - September of every year)
Perched on Ranthambore Fort is the temple of Lord Ganesha. Every year thousand
of people gather here in honour of Lord Ganesha's birthday, in the month of
August - September.
Jungle Safari
There are about 42 tigers in Ranthambore National Park. A good network of
gravel tracks crisscross the park and safaris are undertaken in open-sided
jeeps driven by ranger.
Ranthambore History
In the 13th century A.D. Govinda, the grandson of Prithviraj Chauhan took
over the reign of the land. Later his successor Vagabhatta, beautified the
city and built a noteworthy temple at Jhain. In the middle of the 15th century
A.D. Rana Kumbha captured the fort and gifted it to his son to be occupied
later by the Hada Rajputs of Bundi and Mughal Emperors Akbar and Aurangazeb.
Mughal Emperor Shah Alam gifted it to Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur
in 1754 and since then it was maintained as the hunting preserve of the Maharaja.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were part of the royal hunting
who stayed here.
How to reach Ranthambore
By Air
The nearest airport is at Jaipur which connected to all the major cities which
includes Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur.
By Bus
Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe from Jaipur to Ranthambore.
The roads are very good, and it takes around 4-5 hrs from Jaipur. You can
also come by taxi.
By Train
The nearest railhead is at Ranthambore is connected to many major cities of
India. There are daily trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai.
Getting Around
Jeeps can be hired from several places, the main ones being the RTDC. Private
jeeps are also available.
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