A short wildlife extension tour, is ideal for a first-time visitor to India, keen to catch a glimpse of India’s wildlife, and try luck at spotting a Tiger in the wild. This Ranthambore extension tour is easily combinable with any other India tour, mainly because Ranthambore is amongst the most easily accessible, out of India’s National Parks. The Ranthambore National Park is accessible from Agra, via a 6 hour car journey, from Jaipur, via a 3½ hour car journey, and from Delhi with convenient 4½ hour train journeys.
This morning you drive to Ranthambore either from Agra or Jaipur. Ranthambore: The most conveniently located National Park in the North Indian state of Rajasthan, is considered by many to be one of India's most beautiful national parks. The Ranthambore National Park is one of the prime examples of Project Tiger's conservation efforts in Rajasthan. It covers an area of 400 sq km with many steep crags embracing a network of lakes and rivers. Atop one of these hills, the 10th century Ranthambore Fort stands like a silent sentinel. The fortress is among the Hill Forts of Rajasthan that have been named as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The terrain is a blend of impregnable forests and open bushland. The forest is the typically dry deciduous type with dhok being the most prominent tree. Ranthambore is best known for its tiger population, and tiger sightings are common here. Apart from tigers, the park has its share of panthers, too. Kachida Valley is believed to be the place to sight these rather elusive cats. One can also find marsh crocodiles, hyenas, jungle cats and sloth bears apart from Chital, Nilgai, and Chinkara. The avian population comprises of black storks, quails, Bonelli's eagles, spur fowls, crested serpent eagles and painted storks. During the winter months, the park attracts a lot of migratory birds, including a variety of ducks. It is the ideal park for wildlife photography.
Early morning & evening game safaris into the Ranthambore National Park. Safaris in Ranthambore are organized in jeeps and open air mini trucks, and local guides and naturalists are at hand to enhance the experience. Overnight in Ranthambore.
Early morning & evening game safaris into the Ranthambore National Park. Safaris in Ranthambore are organized in jeeps and open-air mini trucks, and local guides and naturalists are at hand to enhance the experience. Overnight in Ranthambore.
Early morning game safari into the Ranthambore National Park. Later drive to Jaipur and upon arrival in Jaipur, transfer to your hotel OR airport in time to board a flight home.
Period | Deluxe |
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Valid from 01 Oct to 30 Jun | GBP 914 Per Person |
Cities | Deluxe |
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