Ranthambore National Park
 In the eastern part of Rajasthan and at a 3 hour drive from Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park is situated between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges. The park had served as the hunting ground of Maharajas of Jaipur for their leisure purposes. The wildlife buffs relish many natural rivers and man-made lakes. The park has been rated as one of the best tiger reserves in India, and even silver screen (the Indian Bollywood shooting scenes) has depicted it its life many times.
Visitors spot tigers at the Ranthambore National Park even during the day time, and click the rare sight of the best Indian tigers. The tiger in relaxing mood is another exhilarating and site to savour for longlife. Thick deciduous forests and rugged terrain make a perfect setting for vast array of wildlife species in the park.
Together with 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, over 300 species of birds, 12 reptiles and 30 mammals, the Ranthambore National Park features among the foremost Indian national parks for its rich flora and fauna. Both resident and migratory birds find the perfect shelter in the park. Tourists easily walk around in some areas of the park and avail the first-hand experience of the flora and fauna of the park.
Ranthambore Park has got the status of a heritage site for the relics of old monuments. The Lake Palaces, Cenotaphs, Old Citadels, Jogi Mahal, Ranthambore Fort and Padam Talao are some of other attractive spots in the park besides tigers.
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