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Ranthambor (Sawai-Madhopur
Wildlife Sanctuary)
Nestling at the
foot of Aravalli Hills is Ranthambor National Park, a famous tiger
reserve under Project Tiger. Ranthambor blends history of Rajput
valour with scenic natural beauty and is an ideal gateway for a
quiet holiday.
Season
: November to May
TRANSPORT AND
COMMUNICATION
- Air
: Nearest airport is Jaipur (175 kms).
- Rail
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Nearest railhead is Sawai-Madhopur (12 kms) which is on the
Bombay-Delhi section of Western Railway.
- Road
:
Ranthambore is connected by regular bus service to
Sawai-Madhopur 12 km, Agra 226 km, Bharatpur 166 km, Delhi 434
km, Kota 217 km, Jaipur 180 km.
- Local Transport
: Private Horse driven tongas are available at the Railway
Station. R.T.D.C. or private jeeps can be hired from Tourist
Information Bureau, Sawai-Madhopur. Charges Rs.350-400 for full
jeep for one trip to the National Park.
PLACES OF
INTEREST & EXCURSIONS
Amreshwar Mahadev
8 kms, Mahavirji 110 kms, Kela Devi 125 kms, Shivad 30 kms,
Khandar 60 kms, Rameshwaram 90 kms in Khandar Area.
TOURIST
INFORMATION CENTRE
Tourist Officer,
Tourist Information Bureau (Project Tiger), Government of
Rajasthan, Sawai-Madhopur 320 001, Tel: 2223 ( P.P.)
Are you interested in
visiting this wonderful city of Rajasthan ?
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