Ranthambhore NP Worth the trip?

SoCalGrl · Oct 8th, 2009, 07:00

My husband and I are going to India
(Rajasthan/Kerela) in March for 2 weeks. We both love the out doors/nature/trekking ect...So we were thinking of spending 2 nights in Ranthambhore. I know we will just in a jeep but from pictures it looks like a beautiful break from cities.

I was speaking to a travel agent who basically told me that there isn't much nature left to see here and that it wouldn't be a wise use of two nights.

Has anyone been here recently? Do you agree?

If we should scrap it any advise on trekking/"nature" activities that can't be missed?

Thanks!

obione980 · Oct 8th, 2009, 10:48

We spent three nights there last November. We saw a tiger, leopards, deer, crocodile plus numerous birds. For us personally seeing a tiger up close made it worthwhile. We actually enjoyed the two nights we spent at the Leopards Lair Resort in Bera in Rajasthan more, but that's a different scale of experience.

There are many hotels and resorts in the Ranthambhore area - choose carefully.

Brijwasi · Oct 8th, 2009, 12:44

Got Indiamike home page , search "Ranthambhore"
you will get lots of review , just check them .... as i read them , it looks worthy to go there ... ... as mentioned by "obione980"

delhiwala · Oct 8th, 2009, 19:27

Kerala also has Periyar Sanctuary, you may think of that too.

Ranthambore is a charming place...worth visiting.

doIhavetoReally · Oct 8th, 2009, 21:00

I was there last December. As with most things -- 'it depends'.

If you can get to see a Tiger -- you might enjoy it seeing in a natural setting. Note that the area they cover is relatively short. You will see lot of deer, peacocks etc though.

As for trekking -- there could be a possibility. There is also a fort there (on the hill, very very poorly maintained). It is possible for you to trek the fort (I don't mean whatever is left of palaces, but the actual boundary walls of the fort). I am not sure if this is done..but you can check on this.

As for 'nature' -- except for the RNP area, rest of it is not worth it.

Enjoy.

delhiwala · Oct 9th, 2009, 00:02

Yes ! Thsi can be done. I have done it myself. The Fort houses a fully functional temple.

Quote:

Originally Posted by doIhavetoReally

As for trekking -- there could be a possibility. There is also a fort there (on the hill, very very poorly maintained). It is possible for you to trek the fort (I don't mean whatever is left of palaces, but the actual boundary walls of the fort). I am not sure if this is done..but you can check on this.

York_Katni · Oct 9th, 2009, 00:07

what about dudhwa national park which is easily reachable from Delhi?

doIhavetoReally · Oct 9th, 2009, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhiwala

Yes ! Thsi can be done. I have done it myself. The Fort houses a fully functional temple.

I went to the fort too (there is temple, dargah?, some dilapidated buildings etc). But did you do the perimeter of the fort boundary? I hear it is 7km or so

delhiwala · Oct 9th, 2009, 19:54

No idea dear !!!

SoCalGrl · Oct 10th, 2009, 01:11

"As for trekking -- there could be a possibility. There is also a fort there (on the hill, very very poorly maintained). It is possible for you to trek the fort (I don't mean whatever is left of palaces, but the actual boundary walls of the fort). I am not sure if this is done..but you can check on this."

Thanks for the reply and the update! Most of the RNP discussions are of people on their way there or recaps from trips a few years old.

York: Thanks for the suggestion, I will have to research that one

Deliala: Thanks for letting me know it can be doen. Did you enjoy it?

Matthew Morris · Oct 10th, 2009, 01:29

Someone recommended the nature area around Ranakpur is pretty good for walks and wildlife...no tigers...but it's meant to be very pretty.

delhiwala · Oct 10th, 2009, 02:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalGrl

...Thanks for letting me know it can be doen. Did you enjoy it?

We visited the ruined fort mainly for the Temple, Didn't do a perimeter walk.... but the views of the sanctuary from the ramparts are excellent....

go4bhatia · Oct 10th, 2009, 03:59

Hi All

In Ranthambore,On route no.3, definitely you can spot a tiger or Tigress named as "Mamta", but dont use camera flash on her.

delhiwala · Oct 10th, 2009, 04:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by go4bhatia

....In Ranthambore,On route no.3, definitely you can spot a tiger or Tigress named as "Mamta", but dont use camera flash on her.

Welcome to IM !

Never heard this 'Mamta' thing before !

Brijwasi · Oct 11th, 2009, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhiwala

Welcome to IM !

Never heard this 'Mamta' thing before !

Use flash of Tigress , if you see some odd behavior that is "Mamta" :-)

Cmon , give some space. Some guide might have guided OP that way

Oct 8th, 2009, 07:00	#1
SoCalGrl Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Posts: 10	Ranthambhore NP Worth the trip? My husband and I are going to India (Rajasthan/Kerela) in March for 2 weeks. We both love the out doors/nature/trekking ect...So we were thinking of spending 2 nights in Ranthambhore. I know we will just in a jeep but from pictures it looks like a beautiful break from cities. I was speaking to a travel agent who basically told me that there isn't much nature left to see here and that it wouldn't be a wise use of two nights. Has anyone been here recently? Do you agree? If we should scrap it any advise on trekking/"nature" activities that can't be missed? Thanks!

Oct 8th, 2009, 19:27	#4
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	Kerala also has Periyar Sanctuary, you may think of that too. Ranthambore is a charming place...worth visiting. __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

Oct 9th, 2009, 00:07	#7
York_Katni Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 235	Dudhwa A Quieter Alternative? what about dudhwa national park which is easily reachable from Delhi?

Oct 10th, 2009, 01:29	#11
Matthew Morris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 141	Someone recommended the nature area around Ranakpur is pretty good for walks and wildlife...no tigers...but it's meant to be very pretty. __________________ I have the wisdom of Buddha combined with the body of Peter Andre - oh...no..it's the other way round..

Oct 10th, 2009, 03:59	#13
go4bhatia Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Faridabad Posts: 2	Ranthambore-Route No.3 Hi All In Ranthambore,On route no.3, definitely you can spot a tiger or Tigress named as "Mamta", but dont use camera flash on her.

Oct 8th, 2009, 10:48	#2
obione980 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 381	We spent three nights there last November. We saw a tiger, leopards, deer, crocodile plus numerous birds. For us personally seeing a tiger up close made it worthwhile. We actually enjoyed the two nights we spent at the Leopards Lair Resort in Bera in Rajasthan more, but that's a different scale of experience. There are many hotels and resorts in the Ranthambhore area - choose carefully.

Oct 8th, 2009, 12:44	#3
Brijwasi Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: India Posts: 79	Got Indiamike home page , search "Ranthambhore" you will get lots of review , just check them .... as i read them , it looks worthy to go there ... ... as mentioned by "obione980"

Oct 8th, 2009, 21:00	#5
doIhavetoReally Life of an addicted individual Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dreams Posts: 67	I was there last December. As with most things -- 'it depends'. If you can get to see a Tiger -- you might enjoy it seeing in a natural setting. Note that the area they cover is relatively short. You will see lot of deer, peacocks etc though. As for trekking -- there could be a possibility. There is also a fort there (on the hill, very very poorly maintained). It is possible for you to trek the fort (I don't mean whatever is left of palaces, but the actual boundary walls of the fort). I am not sure if this is done..but you can check on this. As for 'nature' -- except for the RNP area, rest of it is not worth it. Enjoy.

Oct 9th, 2009, 19:54	#9
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	No idea dear !!!

Oct 10th, 2009, 01:11	#10
SoCalGrl Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Posts: 10	"As for trekking -- there could be a possibility. There is also a fort there (on the hill, very very poorly maintained). It is possible for you to trek the fort (I don't mean whatever is left of palaces, but the actual boundary walls of the fort). I am not sure if this is done..but you can check on this." Thanks for the reply and the update! Most of the RNP discussions are of people on their way there or recaps from trips a few years old. York: Thanks for the suggestion, I will have to research that one Deliala: Thanks for letting me know it can be doen. Did you enjoy it?

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