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Tiger Den, Ranthambore

Ranthambhore, in the state of Rajasthan, is one of the smallest Project Tiger reserves. It's name comes from the vast fort that stands in the middle of the forest. The name Ranthambore is derived from two hills in the area, Ran and Thanbhor. Another version says that Ranthambhore was once called Rana Stambhapura or City of the Pillars of War!

The Tiger Den Resort is barely five minutes drive to the main entrance of the park, just next to the Helipad. It boasts of 18 air conditioned cottages and 2 special suits. Each cottage features all modern amenities and luxury equipments. A well planned landscaping adds on to the rustic ambiance and enhance the natural beauty.

The air conditioned cottages offer an atmosphere of comfort and care and are tastefully decorated to compliment the picturesque beauty outside. Each cottage with its large window overlooks the nature cuddled Aravali Range, evoking the myriad wild images associated with the Ranthambhor National Park.

Services & Facilities
» Jungle Safari organized in open Jeeps & Canters.
» Trek to Ranthambore Fort.
» Nature walk with expert naturalists.
» Slide Show.
» Laundry.
» Library.
» Souvenir Shop in the resort.

Reaching Tiger Den Resort
By Train :
Nearest Rail Head: Sawai Madhopur (10 km ) on the Delhi Mumbai rail lines. Several trains a day from Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Jaipur.

By Air :
Nearest Airport: Jaipur 180 km. Several flights from Delhi , Mumbai and other parts of India.

By Road :
Around 340 km by road from Delhi
Around 180 km by road from Jaipur
Around 250 km by road from Agra
Also easily accessible from Bharatpur, Ajmer, Pushkar, Alwar

Places to See:

Ranthambore Fort :
The most fascinating and most popular excursion taken from the national park is to the Ranthambore Fort. This fort was built by the Chauhans in the 10th century. The fort is located at a very strategic position between north and central India and hence it was always coveted by many rulers. This fort is famous for the 'Johar' (suicide by immolation to escape humilitaion) by Rajput women in 1301AD during the siege by Ala-ud-din Khilji. The temples and tanks add to the beauty of the fort. The seven gates and massive curtain walls, crowning a fall-topped hill presents a majestic view.
¤ Bakaula - Sea running streams.
¤ Kachida - Spot a concentration of Spotted Deer.
¤ Rajbagh Lake - Carpeted with Lotus flowers and filled with Lotus eaters.
¤ Phutakot - Colorado of this area.
¤ Highest Point - Gives a virtual 'aerial' view of the Park.
¤ Semli & Berda - Breathtaking landscapes that seem to stretch till infinity.
¤ Khemsa Kund - An ancient water tank.
¤ Kukraj Ghati - See the grand view of the National Park from the peak of Kukraj.
¤ Lahpur Valley - Large flat grassland very good for viewing Deer, Antipole and Tigers.
¤ Sultanpur ki Kui - One of the most scenic drives in the Park.

Places to See around the Park :
¤ Gilai Sagar and Mansarover - Gilai Sagar and Mansarover are two major water bodies outside the reserve that attract thousands of migratory birds during the winter. Ideal for bird watchers. .
¤ Sawai Madhopur Town - Famous for folk arts.
¤ Fort of Khandar - The fort of KHANDAR is on the far side of the reserve and well worth a visit.These forts command stunning views of the area. It is also intersting to visit the resettled complexes of Kailashpuri and Gopalpura if you are interested in the story of how communties left the park to give way to the tigers thereby allowing them to flourish.
¤ Amaraeshwar Mahadeo Temple - Nestled in the high hills.
¤ Jogi Mahal, Forest Rest House - Adjacent to India's largest Banyan Tree.

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