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Ranthambore Fort

Overview

  • •Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the city of Sawai Madhopur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India.
  • •The park being the former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur until the time of India's Independence.

Highlights

  • Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the city of Sawai Madhopur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India.
  • The park being the former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur until the time of India's Independence.
  • It is a formidable fort, having been a focal point of the historical developments of Rajasthan.
  • The fort provides a panoramic view of the surrounding Ranthambore National Park and is now a popular tourist attraction.
  • Rajput King Sapaldaksha of the Chauhan Dynasty laid the foundation of Ranthambore Fort during the mid-10th century.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the city of Sawai Madhopur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India. The park being the former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur until the time of India's Independence.

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Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the city of Sawai Madhopur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India. The park being the former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur until the time of India's Independence.

It is about 4.8 km from central Ranthambhore National Park.

The most comfortable months are January, February, October, November and December; May is the hottest, with highs around 39°C.

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Best Time

October to March

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