Ranthambore National Park 
Ranthambhore
Tiger Reserve in the Indian state of Rajasthan comprises distinct areas with varied
conservation history and virtually separated geographically, with mere narrow
corridors linking them to the core, Ranthambhore National Park, Keladeve Sanctuary
and Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary.
Ranthambhore National Park
The Ranthambhore National Park, at the junction of the Aravalis and the Bindhyas,
is a unique juxtaposition of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously
in a vast arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 kilometer from
the town of Sawai Madhopur. It is spread over a highly undulating topography,
varying from gentle to steep slopes, from flat-topped hills (Indala, Doodh-Bhat
and Chiroli) of the Bindhyas to the conical hillocks (Lahpur, Nalghati, Khachida,
Anantpur etc.) to narrow, rocky gorges. An important geological feature, the "Great
Boundary Fault" where the Bindhyas were brought against the much ancient
Aravalis, passes from here.
Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary The
terrain is flat and rocky and there are some hills with gentle slopes. The Devpura
irrigation dam in the Sanctuary is a useful source of water for wildlife and a
good habitat for aquatic for a and fauna.
Keladevi Sanctuary
The Keladeve Sanctuary is the northern extension of the Ranthambhore in Kaarauli
and Sawai Madhopur districts. It has hills in its southern, northern and eastern
parts. At many places, it has the curious feature of two separate ridges running
parallel to each other. The forest between such ridges is dense. The Sanctuary
is bound to the west by the river Banas and to the south by the river Chambal.
The Banas finally flows into the Chambal.
Some
gorges, due to high moisture retention and cooler temperature, are nature's treasure
houses. Locally, they are known as "Khoh" .The slopes of the Khos are
covered with dense forest. These Khohs are the most suitable habitat for wildlife.
The main Khohs in Keladevi are Nibhera , Kudka, Chiarmul, Ghanteshwar, Jail and
Chidi. The forest cover is fairly sparse and spread out in the other parts.
Forest Types Northern Tropical Dry
Deciduous Forests
General Information: Best Time to Visit:
October to June.
Nearest Town: Sawai Madhopur (11 km)
How
to Get Here: Air: Jaipur (145 km)
Rail: Sawai Madhopur (11 km).
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Indian Wildlife
Parks —› Bandhavgarh
National Park —› Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary —› Corbett
National Park —› Ranthambore
National Park —› Kanha
National Park —› Pench
National Park —› Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary —›
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