One of the most famous tourist destinations in Rajasthan, Ranthambore, is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert. The city Ranthambore derives its name from Ran and Thambor, the two hills which are located nearby.
Surrounded by the majestic Aravali hills and Vindhya hills, Ranthombore has an interesting history to boast about.
The fort and land has passed from the hands of the grandson of Prithviraj Chauhan in the thirteenth century to Rana Kumbha in the fifteenth century. From here it went to the Hada Rajputs of Bundi to the Mughal Emperors Akabar and Aurangzeb. In 1754 it was gifted to Maharaja Swai Madho Singh I of Jaipur. Ranthambore also used to be the hunting ground of the Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II.
There are lots of places of tourist attractions in Ranthambore. Known to be a Tiger Reserve, Ranthambore, has the Chambal river in the south and Banas river in the north. It was in the year 1980 when Ranthambore became a national park and a protected reserve under Project Tiger. Known for the magnificent Royal Bengal Tigers, Ranthambore National Park is the best place to see this spectacular beast in its natural habitat. Jeep safaris and nightout in the parks is also organized.
Ranthambore has the lake palaces, a thousand year old fort and situated near the fort is the Jogi Mahal. There are hotels in Ranthambore which offer every facility to its guests. These hotels and resorts are the best places for tourists to relax and be a part of the natural surroundings and enjoy them in its full bloom.
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