Whenever someone comes from outside to visit Rajasthan, he likes to go to Ranthambore. You must have also heard about many big celebrities who come to Ranthambore to spend their holidays. Ranthambore is such a place that attracts a lot of domestic tourists as well as foreign tourists. Most people reach here for jungle safari, but let us tell you that along with jungle safari, there are many places for which Ranthambore is a great tourist destination. If you are also in Rajasthan then you must visit Ranthambore once. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about the places of interest in Ranthambore where you can enjoy roaming freely. Let's know about them...
Ranthambore National Park
If you like to see a tiger then you must visit this place. Here you will find many animals. This place can be a natural destination for you. There is greenery and many beautiful mountains all around. You can enjoy the clean air here by visiting this park. Here only mountains are visible all around. More than 300 wild animals live in this place. People from all over the world come to see the beauty of the park and the wild animals of this place. Small children become very happy seeing the animals. This is a wonderful place to see a lot of birds. Seeing this it seems as if God has spread his natural beauty all around.
Ranthambore Fort
Among the best places to visit in Ranthambore, Ranthambore Fort is one such place that is included in the list of every tourist. This fort is situated around the National Park near Sawai Madhopur. It is said that this place is also famous because the ancient rulers used to come here for hunting. Along with this, the importance of this place is also because this place comes on the list of World Heritage. Apart from this, near the fort, you can find different types of valleys, lakes, picnic spots, wildlife species, etc.
Raj Bagh Ruins
If you are interested in photography then this is the best place to visit Ranthambore. The Raj Bagh ruins are a small refuge amidst the Raj Bagh Lake and dense forests. These ruins are of a small building of unknown purpose. However, the ruins are a popular resting place for tigers. So, as a photographer, if you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of these majestic cats in their full glory at these ruins. The Raj Bagh ruins are located in the city center of Ranthambore, so you can easily reach these ruins, and if you are lucky, you can even catch a glimpse of the tigers of Ranthambore.
Serval Lake
If you want to spend some time in Rajasthan by staying close to nature and only with yourself, then you must go to Serval Lake. Serval Lake is one of the best places to visit in Ranthambore. Although you can visit here anytime, it is considered best to visit here during the winter season between November and March. In fact, during winters, this lake becomes a home for various species of birds. Due to this, you get to see an amazing view here.
Trinetra Ganesh Temple
The temple of Lord Ganesha, set within the beautiful fort of Ranthambore, houses the three-eyed idol of Lord Ganesha with his entire family. It is believed that one night Lord Ganesha appeared in his dream and assured him that the problems would end when King Hamir was surrounded by war-related and food-related problems. With this, the war ended the next morning and the problem of food grains also ended. On this occasion, King Hamir built the temple of Lord Ganesha in the fort of Ranthambore. This temple is one of the oldest temples.
Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum
The Rajiv Gandhi National Museum or the Regional Museum of Natural History is the fourth regional museum of natural history in India and is said to be one of the best places to visit in Ranthambore. The museum has an exhibition of rare plants, animals, and geology of the western part of India. The main objective of this museum is to create awareness among the public about the importance of conserving flora and fauna. The museum has three floors but the tourists have access only to the ground floor which mainly exhibits the 'Biodiversity of Rajasthan or Forests and Wildlife of Rajasthan'.
Jogi Mahal
Jogi Mahal is an interesting and somewhat controversial tourist place in Ranthambore. It was built by the royal family of Jaipur, who used the palace as a place for recreation and hunting for the animals of the forest reserve. The palace is built in front of a popular lake known as Padam Lake. The lake is a popular sightseeing spot for various wildlife and is also known for the lotus flowers that bloom in it. The palace provides a nice view of the lake and you can easily spot wildlife from the palace. Jogi Mahal is located just 500 meters from Ranthambore Fort and just 5 km from Ranthambore city center. You can easily reach the palace on foot or by public transport.
Kachida Valley
This valley is one of the best places in Ranthambore where you will find a very peaceful environment. You will also see other types of posts in this place. You will see many lakes around this valley, after seeing which you will feel that this place has attracted you towards itself. This place is situated at a distance of 12 kilometers from Ranthambore. You have to come by jeep to see this beautiful valley. People come from far and wide to visit this beautiful place. There is a lake right in front of this valley which adds to the beauty of the place.