Ranthambhore National Park is known as one of the best places in the world to spot tigers in their natural habitat.
Seeing one of these elusive cats in real life is an unforgettable experience, but there’s so much more to the park than its tigers. From leopards to sloth bear to peacocks to crocodiles, Ranthambhore is thriving with wildlife. Here we share a collection of our favourite images to inspire your next visit… enjoy!
A langur bounds along a wall in Ranthambhore National Park.
Two affectionate tigers frolic in Ranthambhore.
A family of tigers spotted in the national park.
… and another!
The elusive sloth bear is a difficult one to spot.
A Sambar Deer is a common sight in the reserve.
A beautiful peacock struts its way through the jungle.
A majestic owl overlooks the jungle below.
A Nilgai (‘Blue Bull’) grazes in Ranthambhore National Park.
A leopard lays gracefully amongst the grasses.
Jackals also inhabit the reserve.
Ranthambhore’s waters are occupied by crocodiles.
This beautiful old Banyan tree stands majestically in the heart of Ranthambhore National Park.
Storks can be spotted at Surwal Lake on the outskirts of Ranthambhore. Surwal Lake is ideal for ornithologists.
The Kingfisher is a common and colourful sight in Ranthambhore.
A tiger crosses the path of a Jeep on safari in the park.
The rare and endangered Gharial can be seen at Chambal River on the outskirts of Ranthambhore.
One thing that makes Ranthambhore National Park so magical is the remains of a thousand-year-old fort that are scattered through it.
This small Hindu shrine adorns the walls of Ranthambhore Fort, located within the park, on the way up to the revered Ganesha temple.
These ancient steps will take you up through the fort to the peak, for a fabulous birds-eye view of the jungle below.
A lady looks out over the forest from a vantage point at Ranthambhore Fort.
A man feeds a friendly langur on the periphery of Ranthambhore National Park.
Ladies dressed in colourful local attire near the entrance of the national park.
An aerial view of the lush, green forest.
A view of Chambal River near Ranthambhore.
A canter makes its way through Ranthambhore reserve on the trail of the tiger.
Bee-eaters spotted in Ranthambhore National Park.
The sunsets over Ranthambhore.
A stunning close up of a tiger in Ranthambhore.
A tiger peeks out amongst the rocks in Ranthambhore National Park.
If you’d like to experience the beauty of Ranthambhore for yourself on your next trip to India, please do get in touch. As specialists in private, tailor-made tours of the Rajasthan region (with a proven track record!) we’re an ideal match to assist with your arrangements. Meanwhile, for inspiration we recommend you check out our ‘Stories from Ranthambhore National Park‘ article where we interview one of the park’s top senior naturalist guides, our ‘Living the Jungle Book in Ranthambhore‘ article, and our Top 3 Luxury Tents in Ranthambhore National Park. For itinerary inspiration, you may find our Luxury Rajasthan Tour with Oberoi Hotels up your street or our Luxury India with Aman, both of which feature stays in Ranthambhore at stunning luxury camps such as The Oberoi Vanyavilas and Aman-i-Khas.
