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Away from the busy weekend life and heavy stress of the corporate world, if you want to spend some relaxing moments in the lap of nature and want to spend time among the exciting wildlife, then Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, one of the most famous national parks of India, can prove to be the best and wonderful option for your holidays. Recently, star kids Ibrahim Ali Khan and Palak Tiwari, who have become the talk of the town in Bollywood, have also enjoyed safari in the forests of Ranthambore, after which this beautiful travel destination has once again come on the top of the wishlist of youth and travel lovers across the country. It is very easy and convenient for people living in Uttar Pradesh and National Capital Region (NCR) to visit Ranthambore, as it is easily accessible from Delhi by road and rail. Situated at the meeting point of the Aravalli and Vindhya mountain ranges, this national park is not only known for its natural beauty and the historical Ranthambore Fort, but the thrill of seeing with your own eyes the Royal Bengal Tigers roaming with their might in the open forests here is something different. If you also want to plan a great wildlife vacation this weekend with your family, friends or partner, then this detailed guide is going to prove very useful for you, in which you will get complete information from travel to booking.
The distance from Delhi to Ranthambore is around 380 to 400 kilometers, to cover which you have excellent options of both road and rail. If you prefer to travel by train, there are many direct trains easily available from New Delhi or Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station to Sawai Madhopur Junction, which takes you to this magical city in just 5 to 6 hours. The distance from Sawai Madhopur Railway Station to Ranthambore National Park is only 10 to 12 kilometers, which you can easily cover in half an hour through auto, taxi or cab available outside the station. At the same time, if you are fond of road trips, then you can book your private car or cab and reach Sawai Madhopur by road, enjoying a great driving experience through Delhi-Mumbai Expressway or National Highway. The traditional Rajasthani dhabas and beautiful rural scenes found on the way make your entire journey even more memorable and entertaining.
To experience tiger sighting in Ranthambore National Park, Jungle Safari is the main attraction, for which it is very important for you to book online in advance because it is very difficult to get tickets on the spot. There are two types of vehicles available for safari here – one is open jeep (6 seater) and the other is canter (20 seater), out of which you can choose according to your convenience and group. The park is divided into different zones (Zones 1 to 10), and the zones are allotted to tourists on a random basis by the forest department, with each zone having its own natural beauty and diversity of wildlife. The beautiful view of the forest seen between the first and last rays of the sun during the morning shift (Morning Safari) and afternoon shift (Afternoon Safari) is no less than heaven for any photographer or nature lover. During safari, apart from tigers, you get to see leopards, chital, sambhar, langurs, bears and hundreds of species of beautiful birds, which make your trip thrilling.
Not just jungle safari, there is a lot to see and do in Ranthambore, making your trip historically and culturally rich. Located on a high hill in the middle of the forest, the ancient ‘Ranthambore Fort’, included in the UNESCO World Heritage, is famous all over the world for its grand architecture and history, from where a bird’s eye and amazing view of the entire park is visible. Devotees from all over the country and abroad come to make their wishes in the famous Trinetra Ganesh Temple located inside this fort, and it is believed that by sending the first letter here, all the work becomes auspicious. Apart from this, you can also shop for traditional Rajasthani handicrafts, Bandhej sarees, wooden toys and beautiful homemade decoration items in the local markets, which will keep the sweet and sour memories of your trip fresh forever.
Ranthambore is full of hotels to welcome the tourists, from luxury resorts to budget friendly hotels and heritage hotels, which provide every kind of experience as per your convenience. If you want to enjoy celebrity-like luxury and cottages nestled amidst nature, there are many wildlife resorts that organize Rajasthani folk dance and music in the evening. Among the local dishes, do not forget to taste Dal Bati Churma, Gatte Ki Sabzi and Mirchi Vada, because Rajasthani hospitality will stay in your heart forever. With proper planning and timely booking, you too can get lost in the beautiful valleys of Ranthambore this weekend.