Thursday, December 2, 2010

Tourists Attractions Around Ranthambore

Ranthambore National Park with its huge collection of flora and fauna and the tigers is the main attraction for the area. There are few other attractions around Ranthambore are worth a visit. The safari to the Park takes places only at set timings twice a day. The time between the safaris can be utilized to visit these places. Here is a list of few important and interesting spots around Ranthambore which should not be visited.

Padam Talao: This beautiful lake located inside the park is known for its water lilies. The famous Jogi Mahal and an ancient Banyan tree are found at the edge of this lake. Padam Talao is the biggest lake in the park and serves as the watering hole for the animals. Sunset and sunrise are the good times to get there as many animals like Tigers, leopards, deer, monkeys and peacocks come to drink water.

Rajbagh Talao: This is the second biggest lake and most picturesque one in the park. The edge of the lake has lots of water plants that serve as food for many animals like Sāmbhar deer. Many times people get to see egrets and other birds riding on the Sāmbhar deer while they are feeding.

Malik Talao: Malik Talao is a small lake yet attracts large species of birds. This is the best place in the park to get glimpses of Kingfishers, egrets, herons, ibis, storks and cranes. The marshy crocodiles also reside in this lake.

Ranthambore Fort: This is old fort that stands on top a hill. All transport plies only to the foot of the hill and rest of the path has to be trekked. But the route to the hilltop is very scenic so the visitors wouldn’t feel the walk at all. A good pair of binoculars would help to catch the breathtaking views of the park, water bodies, animals and the birds hovering from the fort.

Raj Bagh Ruins: Raj Bagh ruins consist of broken down arches, palace outhouses, domes and steps but its good reminder of the yester years. Ranthambore was a hunting ground of the royals of Rajasthan and the Raj Bagh may have been the resting place. This ruins lies between the Padam Talao and Raj Bagh Taleo.

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