Offering a safe shelter to the tigers in India, Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Moadhopur, Rajasthan is ranked second as a good prospect for tiger sighting in India. The park is one of the few places where tigers can be seen basking or ambling in the sun. The reserve is spread over an area of 392 sq km and is divided into many zones out of which Bakaula, Kachida Valley, Lakarda and Anantpura, Rajbagh Ruins, Padam Talao and Ranthambore Forts are some of the important places. According to the latest tiger census report, the tiger population in Ranthambore National Park has reached 72, let us touchwood and hope and pray that the population multiplies in the future.
Beyond tigers, Ranthambore shelters a diverse array of wildlife, including leopards, striped hyenas, sambar deer, chital, nilgai, common langurs, macaques, jackals, sloth bears, black bucks, and many more. Additionally, the park boasts about 272 bird species, from graylag geese to woodpeckers and kingfishers. Reptiles, particularly crocodiles, are another major attraction for visitors.
