Tuesday 23 August 2011

Go tiger spotting in Rajasthan, India

One of the most popular parks with tiger's comments at its best, a dream come true for photographers, dotted with lakes and ponds around which wildlife abounds. Welcome to Ranthambore where predator and prey to their daily drama. Hailed as one of the places of India's most beautiful wildlife, it is located near Sawai Madhopur district about 100 km south east of Ajmer in Rajasthan. It was created as a sanctuary in 1959 and included in the first phase of Project Tiger in 1972. In 1981 Ranthambore was awarded the status of national park. The park takes its name from Ranthambore Fort, which lies on a rocky outcrop in the woods. The fort dates from the 11th century when it was vital for the control of the citadel of central India.

Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary is open to the public in October and June. The summers are not the right season going in Ranthambore. However, the summer heat attracts animals pools of water, so you have a better chance of seeing wildlife in May or June.

The best time to travel is beatween December and April when the weather is great and there are many opportunities for certain fans wildlife viewing. March and April, not least, are the months when the Tiger-spotting is common.

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