Ranthambore National Park is situated Near the township of Sawai Madhopur, in the state of Rajasthan. It is an outstanding example of Project Tiger's efforts at conservation in the country. The forests around the Ranthambore Fort were once, the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The desire to preserve the game in these forests for sport, was responsible for their conservation, and subsequent rescue by Project Tiger.

The National Park sprawls over an estimated area of 400 sq kms. Steep crags embrace a network of lakes and rivers, and atop one of these hills, is the impressive Ranthambore Fort, built in the 10th century. Strategically built on the border of Rajasthan and Malwa, the fort houses some splendid monuments, within its precincts. The terrain fluctuates between impregnable forests and open bushland. The forest is the typically dry deciduous type, with dhok, being the most prominent tree.

Accessibility

Air:
The nearest airport for Ranthambore is at Jaipur (145Km).

Rail:
The nearest railway station is in the nearby town Sawai Madhopur which is 11km away.

Road:
Well connected by roadways to nearby towns.