Flora
The park is known for the lush green forest comprising around 350 plant
species. Main vegetation of the dry deciduous forest are dhok (Anogeissus
pendula), Kulu (Sterculia urens), ronj (Acacia leucophloea), Jamun (Syzygium
cumini), Kadam (Authocephalus cadamba), Khajur (Phoenix sylvestris), Khair
(Accacia catechu), ber (Zizyphus maudrentiana), khimi (Manilkara hexandra),
Am (Magnifera Indica), Imli (Tamarindicus indica), Babul (Accasia nilotica),
Banyan (Ficus benghalensis), tendu (Diospyrous melanoxylon), polas (Butea
monosperma), Karel (Capparis decidua), Khejda (Prosopis specigera), Kakera
(Flacourtia indica), Mohua (Madhuca indica), Neem (Azadirachta indica) salar
(Boswellia serrata), gurjan (Lannea coromandelica) and gum (Sterculia
urens), peepal etc.
Fauna
The
major attraction of the Ranthambore National Park are the Tigers. Wide
variety of wildlife comprising of several mammal and reptiles species
attract the animal lovers. Caracal, langur, leopards, panthers, Nilgai,
common Mongoose, chital, sambar, desert cat, wild boars, Palm civet, common
yellow cat, Indian flying fox, Indian Gazelle, chinkara, Indian Mole rat,
Spotted dear, striped Hyena, five striped Palm Squirrel, Indian Gerbil are
some of the mammal species which can be commonly seen. Among the reptiles
Banded Krait, Cobra, Crocodile, Turtle, Indian Python, Rat Snake, Russell's
Viper, the Desert Monitor Lizard and Indian Chameleon makes the tour
thrilling.
Avifauna
Ranthambore National Park is the perfect destination for the bird watchers.
Visitors can see about 270 species of domestic and migratory birds here.
Herons, Bitterns, Graylag Goose, Indian Gray Hornbills, Common Kingfishers,
Bee Eaters, Cuckoos, Parakeets, Asian Palm Swift, Drongos, Flycatchers,
Sandpipers, Gulls, Terns, Great Crested Grebe, Eagles, Darters, Cormorants,
Egrets, Woodpeckers, Flamingos, Ibis, Pelicans, Storks, Pittas, Shrikes,
Treepies, Crows, Orioles, Cuckoo-Shrikes, Nightjars, Pigeon, Minivets,
Ioras, Wood-Shrikes, Sparrows, Finches, Wagtails, Pipits, Bayas, Munias,
Bulbul, Mynas, Falcons Owl, Dove, Crakes, Snipes make tourists delighted.
Major Attractions
Ranthambore Fort
It
is situated in the centre of the park and was built in the 10th century. It
is believed to be the oldest fort in Rajasthan.
Jogi Mahal
It is a fantastic forest guesthouse and it houses the Banyan tree which is
believed to be the second -largest in India.
Lakes
The three beautiful lakes are situated in the park namely Padam Talao, Raj
Bagh Talao and Malik Talao and draw wildlife and tourists.
