Best Tourist Destination
in Ranthambore
Ranthambore is a hot tourist destination. Every year visitors from all over the country come here to enjoy the scenic beauty and rich gloriousness it has. Habitat to Royal Bengal Tigers and many other species of flora and fauna, the Ranthambore National park is the Best Tourist Destination in Ranthambore.
There are a few other incredible spots that you must not miss when you are here.
Ranthambore Fort
Ranthambore fort is the Best Tourist Destination in Ranthambore was built in 944 AD by Chahamanas. Even though many powerful rulers conquered the fort and ruled over it for some time, the fort gained its popularity during the rule of Raja Hammir Dev of the Chauhan Dynasty.
Located at 700 ft. above the ground, Fort offers an incredible view of the National Park. Jain Temple, Battis Khamba, Annapurna Temple, Rani Haveli, Naulakha Gate, and Fine rock art at the fort are some of the places that will acquaint you with the beliefs, culture, lifestyle, and construction patterns of bygone times. It was also declared a Unesco World Heritage site.
Places to visit in Ranthambore fort are Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Jogi Mahal, Badal Mahal, Rajiv Gandhi Regional Meuseum etc.
Here are the timings and fee details
- Timings: 6:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
- Entry Fee: INR 15 Per person
Rajiv Gandhi Museum of Regional History
Rajiv Gandhi Museum is the fourth museum of natural history in India.
Exhibits of rare plants, animals, and geology and the facsimile of some animals like Chinkara, Leopard ,Lion and Tiger are present here. This museum was inaugurated in 2014 to create awareness about varied species of flora and fauna..There are three floors in the museum but visitors are only allowed to explore the first floor. Built-in 7.2 acres, this museum has an auditorium and library, possessing books about different aspects of wildlife.
- Location:Ramsinghpura, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
- Timings:10:00 A.M TO 6:00 P.M.(Monday Closed)
Trinetra Ganesh Temple
Trinetra Ganesh Temple is the temple of Lord Ganesh, where the lord sits with his two wives Riddhi-Siddhi and sons Shubh-Laabh.
People enunciate that the lord himself appeared in the dreams of king Hammir and said that all his troubles will end soon and to everyone’s surprise the war suddenly ended the very next day. This incident led to the construction of this temple.
Every year devotees in huge numbers come here to take a glimpse of Lord Ganesh. People also send invitations here to invite the lord and his family to their weddings and other functions. Priests read out loud every invitation to Lord Ganesh. Five Aartis are conducted each day, Prabhat Aarti, Singaar Aarti, Bhog, Sandhya Aarti, and Shayan Aarti.
Padam Talao,Malik Talao and Raj Bagh Talao
There are three gorgeous lakes inside the Ranthambore National Park. Animals come to bathe or quench their thirst in these lakes thus, you can easily spot some rare animal species during your safari ride. All these lakes offer a picturesque view and make an excellent photography and animal sighting spot.
Padam Lake is the largest one. Theories say that Rani Padmavati used to come here to bathe and also this was the very place where she committed Sati. You can also spot lily flowers all around the lake and at the edge of the lake there is Jogi Mahal.
Malik Talao is the smallest lake of all. Variety of beautiful birds can be spotted here. Moreover, this is the best place for wildlife photography.
Rajbagh Talao attracts rare species of birds and animals. It's one of the best tiger spotting areas. All these lakes enhance the beauty of National Park.
Kachida Valley
Kachida Valley is one of many places that you must visit on your trip to Ranthambore. Valley is loaded with panthers and bears. Panthers reside here to avoid becoming predators of Royal Bengal Tigers. This is a ravishing place surrounded by photogenic beauty and lush greenery.
Some of the other places that are as beautiful as these places are, are Mansarovar Dam and Lake, Ranthambore School of Art and Wild Dragon Adventure Park.