Ranthambhore National Park One of the most popular parks with tiger sightings at its best, a photographers’ dream come true, dotted with lakes and ponds around which the wildlife abounds, predators and prey enact their day to day drama. The 410 sq.kms. park is covered with belts of dry deciduous forests with ancient banyans and pipal trees which open into large areas of grassy meadows. The three major lakes, Rajbaugh, Milak talao and Padam talao attract a variety of migratory birds. The lakes are covered with pink lotuses on which the sambar deer often feed. The grassy edges are frequentd by chitals, wild boars and other ongulates. The Marsh crocodiles bask on the shores, the Tigers are often on the prowl at the peripheries. The variety of birds is vast and have their own say, screeching parakeets, whistling magpies, and dancing peacocks abound in the park. The park is studded with small covered pavilions,ancient summer palaces and crumbling guard posts that bear mute testimony of Rajput Kingdomsand battles long forgotten. Imposingly looming above the Nationalpark is the Ranthambhore Fort, in itself a major tourist attraction. Wlidlife Species:Tiger, Leopard, sloth beer, Marsh Crocodile, sambar, Chital, Nilgai (blue bull), Wild boar, Chinkara, Jackals, Hyeana, Peafowl, Tree Pies, Parakeets, Robins, Painted storks, Sandpipers, and Plovers. (Total 300 species of birds) Live the Adventure The adventure begins at daybreak. Open Gypsys/Canters take you into the depths of Ranthambhore forest. An incredible variety of wildlife abounds in these forests, the magnificent king of the forest - the Tiger, often gives an audience to your astonished eyes. The morning mists slowly unfolds the mysteries of nature, the naturalist guides you through these moments with his expertise. At intervals the jungle erupts with alarm calls of the forest denizens. The cats are on the prowl in search of prey, wildlife sightings are at their best this is the most exciting hour in the Indian jungle. Ranthambhore National Park is opened from 1st October to 30th June Climatic Conditions November-March Cold October-April Moderate May-June Hot Recommended Stay 4-5 days Best Season October to June.