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Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve in the
Indian state of Rajasthan comprises
distinct areas with varied conservation
history and virtually separated
geographically, with mere narrow corridors
linking them to the core, Ranthambhore
National Park, Keladeve Sanctuary and
Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary.
Ranthambhore National Park
The Ranthambhore National Park, at the
junction of the Aravalis and the Bindhyas,
is a unique juxtaposition of natural and
historical richness, standing out
conspicuously in a vast arid and denuded
tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14
kilometer from the town of Sawai Madhopur.
It is spread over a highly undulating
topography, varying from gentle to steep
slopes, from flat-topped hills (Indala,
Doodh-Bhat and Chiroli) of the Bindhyas to
the conical hillocks (Lahpur, Nalghati,
Khachida, Anantpur etc.) to narrow, rocky
gorges. An important geological feature,
the "Great Boundary Fault" where the
Bindhyas were brought against the much
ancient Aravalis, passes from here.
Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary
The terrain is flat and rocky and there
are some hills with gentle slopes. The
Devpura irrigation dam in the Sanctuary is
a useful source of water for wildlife and
a good habitat for aquatic for a and
fauna.
Keladevi Sanctuary
The Keladeve Sanctuary is the northern
extension of the Ranthambhore in Kaarauli
and Sawai Madhopur districts. It has hills
in its southern, northern and eastern
parts. At many places, it has the curious
feature of two separate ridges running
parallel to each other. The forest between
such ridges is dense. The Sanctuary is
bound to the west by the river Banas and
to the south by the river Chambal. The
Banas finally flows into the Chambal.
Some gorges, due to high moisture
retention and cooler temperature, are
nature's treasure houses. Locally, they
are known as "Khoh" .The slopes of the
Khos are covered with dense forest. These
Khohs are the most suitable habitat for
wildlife. The main Khohs in Keladevi are
Nibhera , Kudka, Chiarmul, Ghanteshwar,
Jail and Chidi. The forest cover is fairly
sparse and spread out in the other parts.
Forest Types
Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
General Information:
Best Time to Visit: October to
June.
Nearest Town: Sawai Madhopur (11
km)
How to Get Here:
Air: Jaipur (145 km)
Rail: Sawai Madhopur (11 km).
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