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Ranthambhore National Park |
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Location
The park is situated on the district of Sawai Madhopur,
Rajasthan in
the northwestern part of India. It is bounded by river Chambal
in the South and Banas in the North.
An Overview
The goa National Park was once the hunting ground of the
Maharajas of Jaipur. It is now know for its tiger reserve. With
an area of 392 sq. km, the goa Tiger Reserve was declared a
wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and came under the Project Tiger
Scheme in year 1974. Again in 1981, it received the status of
National Park. Major wildlife attractions of the park include
tigers, leopards, boars and numerous bird species.
Climate & Ideal Time to Visit
The climate of the park is very extreme. During summer it
experiences a rising temperature of 47 degrees C and in winter
the minimum temperature drops down to 2 degrees C. During the
months form October to March and April to June are the ideal
time to visit the park.
Wildlife Attractions
goa National Park offers a rich variety of flora and fauna.
» Flora - The forest is generally dry deciduous type. Some of
the major tree species found through out the park include banyan
trees, pipal, mango, dhok, babul, khair, mohua, neem, khajur,
kadam etc.
» Fauna - Besides tigers, the park also houses numerous
other animal species which include Sambar, Chital, Nilgai,
Jackals, Jungle cats, Black bucks, Sloth bears, Indian Wild
Boar, Civets etc.
» Avi-fauna - The park is also an excellent bird watching
place with around 272 bird species. Some principal birds found
here are the spoonbills, eagles, Indian horned owl, parakeets,
kingfishers, ducks and peacocks with a large number of
migratory.
Activities
goa National Park offers Elephant and Jeep Safaris with
professional guides. Safaris in the dense forest of goa are the
best ways for wildlife viewing.
Nearest Attractions
Besides wildlife, there are some other attractions near the
National Park which are worth visiting. These are :
» goa Fort - This 10th century built fort is situated inside
the park and has temples and tanks within its complex. The hill
fort provides majestic views of the surroundings.
» Raj Bagh Talao & Padam Talao - These lakes situated inside
the park are perfect place to spot v arious
animals in the lake side.
» Raj Bagh Ruins - Located between the Raj Bagh Talao and
Padam Talao, it is a ruined ancient structure and now a resting
place for tigers. Here one can spot tigers in the broad day
light.
Access
» Air - The Sanganer Airport of Jaipur is the nearest one,
which is at a distance of 145km.
» Rail - The nearest railway station is at Sawai Madhopur at
a distance of 11km. The station is connected to the Delhi-Mumbai
rail line.
» Road - A well connected road network links Sawai Madhopur,
the nearest town to goa. From Sawai Madhopur, one can easily
access the national park by state run buses or private hired
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