Ranthambore national park, A former hunting ground for the royal family is now hailed as one of the best places for tiger safari in India. Due to the tireless efforts of the forest department, the reserve boasts of a healthy population of the big cat. Apart from tigers, the reserve is home to 40 species of mammals, 35 species of reptiles and 320 species of birds, migratory as well as residential of the natural habitat.

For tiger safari lovers who are interested in history and culture, a visit to Ranthambore also offers an insight to the temples, lakes and forts which are not only shrouded in tales of folk lore and of the time gone by, but are some of the most scenic places in and around the reserve. With regard to the vegetation, Ranthambore is a relatively dry landscape with prominence of Dhonk trees. There are 10 tourist zones at Ranthambhore and each zone offers a different vista and a chance of wildlife sighting.