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Area
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Core : 274.50 sq. km.
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Buffer : 1060.14 sq. km.
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Total : 1334.64 sq. km.
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Longitude : 76°17'E to 77°14'E
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Latitude : 25°47'N to 26°22'N
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Altitude : 215m. to 505 m. above
MSL
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Rainfall
: 800 mm
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Temperature
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Minimum : 4°C
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Maximum : 47°C
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Seasons
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Monsoon : July to September
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Winter : November to February
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Summer : March to June
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TOURISM
Visitors to Ranthambhore
| Year |
Indian |
Foreigner |
Students |
Total |
| 1991-92 |
15171 |
13944 |
2469 |
31584 |
| 1992-93 |
16346
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14913 |
5549 |
36808 |
| 1993-94 |
13075 |
10828 |
850 |
24753 |
| 1994-95 |
14657 |
10534 |
973 |
26164 |
| 1995-96 |
17627 |
16375 |
1932 |
35934 |
| 1996-97 |
16769 |
17433 |
1877 |
36079 |
| 1997-98 |
19394 |
20603 |
1969 |
41966 |
| 1998-99 |
20101 |
22502 |
1111 |
43714 |
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The
nearest rail junction is Sawai Madhopur at a distance of 11
km. It is on the main Delhi-Bombay railway line and major
trains stop here. The nearest airport is at Jaipur, which
is about 145 km away. A good network of state transport buses
connects Sawai Madhopur with destinations across the state.
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STAYING THERE
Comfortable accommodation is never a problem
at Ranthambore. There are hotels and rest houses like Jogi
Mahal, Hotel Kamadhenu, and Jhumer Baori Forest Lodge run
by the Rajasthan State Tourism Development Corporation. Their
prices range is variable and fits every budget. Maharaja Lodge,
managed by a famous hotel chain, provides deluxe accommodation.
Other local and private accommodations are available in and
around the park as well.
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LINKS TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
Sawai Madhopur, which is 11 km from the
park, has good communication (post, telegraph, phone and fax)
and medical (chemists, hospital) facilities. Internet/e-mail
facilities have also sprung up recently. are available.
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TRAVEL TIPS
Light
cotton garments are recommended for the hot summer months
and woolens are suitable for the winters. Entry charges for
hired vehicle, guide and photo equipment are separate. These
can be reserved at the Project Tiger office in Sawai Madhopur.
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PLACES
NEARBY
A noteworthy site for excursion is the Ranthambore fort.
Built by the Chauhan rulers in the 10th century, this fort
was the envy of many rulers because of its strategic location
between central and northern parts of India. When the Muslim
invader Alauddin Khilji laid siege to this fort in 1303,
the women of the household performed jauhar (or self-immolation).
This historic fort has many temples, tanks, massive gates
and curtain walls. This monument has been declared a protected
site by the Archeological survey of India. .
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Desgination
and Address
of the Official
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Telephone
No.
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Fax
No.
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E-mail
address
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Field
Director
Ranthambhore
Tiger Reserves,
District- Swai Madhopur,
Rajasthan-322001
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07462-220223(O)
Telefax
07462-220591(R)
Sh.
Reddy, DD:221142(O), 220490
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220223,
221430(Pvt.) |
cffdswm@sancharnet.in |
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