Orientation
Sawai Madhopur,Missradara Gate,Ranthambhore fort,Jogi Mahal,The Ranthambhore school of art
Things to See And Do
Tiger Safaris,Ranthambore fort,Ganesh temple,Jogi Mahal,The market place,the Ranthambhore school of art
Where to Eat
Vanya Vilas;tel:(07462-223999);Sawai Madhopur lodge;tel:220541;Sher bagh:tel:(252119-20);Tiger Den Resort;tel:011-27570446 / 09811200094;Tiger Moon;Telefax:252042;Castle Jhoomar baori (Tel:220495);Ranthambhore Bagh (Tel:224251);Hotel Vinayak (tel:221333)
Distance
434km SW of Delhi,176km SE of Jaipur,15km NE of sawai madhopur uniara & sawai Madhopur
Route
From jaipur NH12 to tonk via sanganer;state highways to Ranthambhore via uniara & sawai madhopur
When to Go
The park is closed from Jul to sep.It opens once again from oct to Jun.Nov to feb is the best time to head here,when bonfire makes chilly nights enjoyable & sunny T-shirt weather enables day-long journeys without the stress of summer heat.Mar,Apr & may are oppressively hot with the desert 'loo'-hot & dry winds that blow during the day-baking everything in its wake.On the upside,the dry summer months allow for some fantastic animal sightings through the bare vegetation
Go There For
Tigers
Rail
Nearest Railhead:Sawai Madhopur (15km/1.5hr) has good connection on the Delhi-Mumbai line.Most resorts will arrange pick-up/drop from the railway station.Or you can hire a taxi for about Rs.250,or an autorickshaw for Rs.60,to your hotel
Road
The drive from Jaipur via tonk & sawai madhopur to Ranthambhore is 10km longer than an alternative route via kanota,dhausa & lalsot,which is a bad rd.Since private vehicles aren't allowed in the park,it might be better to go by train instead of Sawai Madhopur
STD Codes
7462