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| Ranthambhore is one of the many famous destinations of the western state of India, Rajasthan. |
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It is famous for its tiger reserve and also some good places to visit. Surrounded by the Vindhyas and Aravalli hill ranges and located very near to the outer fringes of the Thar Desert, Ranthambhor offers the best of the desert land as well as plain area near the hills. |
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| How to Reach |
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By Air:
The nearest airport is Jaipur, 205 Kms. |
By Train:
The railway station of Sawai Madhopur (15 km) is on New Delhi - Mumbai broad gauge line.) |
By Road:
Ranthambhore is situated at a distance of about 205 km from the state capital Jaipur. The city is well connected through air, rail, and road to other important cities of India like Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Agra, and Delhi. |
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| Places of Interest |
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 Ranthambore (Sawai-Madhopur) Wild Life Park
The Ranakpur Jain Temple was built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The basement is of 48, 000 sq. feet area that covers the whole complex. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. The total number of columns is 1,444 all of which are intricately carved with no two being alike. The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an engrossing sight. In the assembly hall, there are two big bells weighing 108 kg whose sound echoes in the entire complex. The main temple is of Chaumukh or four-faces temple dedicated to Adinath. Exquisitely carved structures of temple makes it an important travel attraction for those interested in architectural masterpieces.
 Ranthambore Fort
Ranthambore Fort dating back to 10th century. There is a fort perched on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the park giving a magnificent view of the entire wildlife region. Built in 994 AD, this fort has a bloody history to tell. The Ranthambore National Park is closed from July to September.
 Jogi Mahal
The Jogi Mahal makes a must visit place in Ranthambore. It is the forest rest house that overlooks the pretty Padam Talab. The Mahal lies close to the park and has all the facilities for a comfortable stay. The most important aspect of Jogi Mahal that attracts a large number of tourists every year is the ancient banyan tree which is believed to be the second largest banyan tree in India.
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