Ranthambore Fort
Ranthambore Fort, the highlight of Ranthambore National Park which is home of Royal Bengal Tigers and paradise for wildlife-lovers. It is declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. In the 8th century, Ranthambhore Fort was built by the Chauhans ruler. It is located near the Sawai Madhopur in the National Park vicinity. In thick green forests and salubrious climate, this fort is situated in a pristine location.Apart from housing the Royal Bengal Tigers, Ranthambore Fort has much to offer. Explore the natural beauty and royal palaces that are ruins by former rulers. Enjoy the thrilling and adventure sports amidst the tranquility of the valleys, which make your trip most memorable. Discover all highlights of Ranthambore Fort, which will make you visit this place again and again.
Royal Palaces of Ranthambore Fort in Rajasthan
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Best Places to Visit at Ranthambore:
Ranthambore Fort has a wealth of history, picnic spots, valleys, lakes, and wildlife species. There are many attractive places in Ranthambore Fort and in nearby places to visit and to explore:• Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore Fort is a part of this National Park, which is one of the attractions in Ranthambore. Ranthambhore National Park is the fortieth largest national park in northern India which spreads in 244 square miles. Ranthambhore wildlife sanctuary is famous for Bengal tigers. November and May are the best months to visit this place and to explore this deciduous forest. You can explore numerous species of trees, birds, reptiles, and also can see the most massive banyan trees in India.You can enjoy safari rides in Ranthambore National Park. Here you will get two options for safari: 6-seater open top gypsy and 20-seater open top canter. Ride timings are different as per seasi
Months |
Morning |
Evening |
October |
6:30 am to 10:00 am |
2:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
November to January |
7:00 am to 10:30 am |
2:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
February to March |
6:30 am to 10:00 am |
2:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
1st April to 15th May |
6:00 am to 09:030 am |
3:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
15th May to 30th June |
6:00 am to 09:30 am |
3:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
• Trinetra Ganesh Temple
Trinetra Ganesh Temple is located inside the Ranthambore Fort. In this old and historical temple, Lord Ganesh lives with his family. This temple is one of the oldest temples in Rajasthan which was built by King Hammir. Trinetra (Three-eyed) Ganesh Temple is the most peaceful and pilgrimage place in the Ranthambore Fort.• Jogi Mahal
Jog Mahal is one of the most popular places to visit at Ranthambore Fort. It is situated next to smooth flowing Padam Lake. In this iconic and scenic place, you can enjoy the mesmerizing view of the lake and lush greenery. Don’t miss the tall banyan tree here; they are considered as the largest in the country. You can see the superior Rajasthani’s architecture here and also can enjoy the picturesque natural beauty.• Padam Talao
Padam means flowers and this lake is famous for the beauty of water lilies. The Padam Talao or Padam Lake which is the largest lake in Ranthambore is also renowned for migratory birds. This wildlife reserve is one of the primary sources of water for the wild animals in Ranthambore. Enjoy the scenic views of lilies and colorful birds by visiting here in the best and suitable time.How to reach Ranthambore Fort?
Jaipur is nearest airport and Sawai Madhopur Railway station is nearest station from Ranthambore. A bus network of RSRTC is connected up to Sawai Madhopur. Here is the convenient ways of transport with all details:
From |
To |
Mode of Transport |
Distance |
Duration |
Fare |
Jaipur Airport |
MI Road |
Bus (6A) In every 5 min |
10.5 Miles |
51 Min |
INR 18 - INR 40 |
MI Road |
Jaipur Station |
By Walk |
856 Meters |
10 Min |
- |
(Optional) Jaipur Airport |
Jaipur Station |
Taxi |
7.2 Miles |
12 Min |
INR 290 - INR 350 |
Jaipur Station |
Sawai Madhopur Station |
Train |
81.8 Miles |
2 Hours |
INR 110 - INR 125 |
Sawai Madhopur Station |
Ranthambore National Park |
Taxi |
12.6 Miles |
54 Min |
INR 50 - INR 70 |
From Sawai Madhopur Station to Ranthambore National Park:
From |
To |
Mode of Transport |
Distance |
Duration |
Fare |
Sawai Madhopur Station |
Ranthambore National Park |
Taxi |
12.6 Miles |
55 Min |
INR 50 - INR 70 |
From Ranthambore National Park to Ranthambore Fort:
From |
To |
Mode of Transport |
Distance |
Duration |
Fare |
Ranthambore National Park |
Sawai Madhopur Station |
Taxi |
4.7 Miles |
35 Min |
INR 22 - INR 27 |
Best Time to Visit Ranthambore:
Moderate and pleasant weather makes winter a perfect time to visit this fort. Like all the regions of Rajasthan, Ranthambore also has intense heat in summer where the temperature ranges from 35 °C to 47 °C. So it is better to avoid visit in summer.
Visiting Timings:
The Ranthambore Fort can be visited between the periods of October and June. You can visit the fort during National Park Safari in between 7 AM and 10:30 AM or from 6:30 AM to 10 AM. In other time, you can visit in between 2 PM and 6:30 PM. This timing differs in months as per the season.
Entry Fees:
• For adults Rs. 15 per person
• For children Rs. 10 per person