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Ranathambor
Ranathambor National Park :
Ranthambhor
National Park, before a princely game conserve is the scene
where the celebrated Indian Tiger is best seen. Ranthambhor
Tiger Reserve lies on the junction of Aravali and Vindhyas
just 14 Kms from Sawai Madhopur in Eastern Rajasthan. It
sprawls over a varying and undulating landscape. The scenery
changes dramatically from gentle and steep slopes of the
Vindhyas and sharp and conical hills of the Aravali. A tenth
century fort also blends amicably with the background. Pure
sands of Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) interspersed with
grasslands at the plateaus, meadows in valleys and luxuriant
foliage around the canals make the jungle. Three big lakes –
Padam Talab (meaning Lake), Malik Talab and Raj Bagh – are
similar turquoises studded in the vast forest that abounds
with aquatic vegetation including duckweeds, lilies and lotus.
A significant geological feature within the park is the
'Great Boundary Fault' where the Vindhaya plateau meets the
Aravali range. The Rivers Chambal in the South and the Banas
in the North bound the National Park. The park is dotted with
steep rocky hills and the dominating architecture of
Ranthambhor Fort (built in the 10th century), adds to its
landscape. The rugged park terrain alternates between dry
deciduous forest, open grassy meadow, dotted by several lakes
and rivers that are only made passable by rough roads built
and maintained by the Forest Service.
The tiger is not the only attraction at Ranthambhor; although
it is the one park resident that people come to see. A variety
of birds including Owlets, the ubiquitous Langur (monkey),
Leopard, Caracal, Hyena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, marsh Crocodiles,
Wild Boar, Bears and various species of Deer are the other
attractions
Like oil lamps flickering in the wind, the
world's tiger population is unhurriedly being snuffed out.
Several books and literature have been produced to describe
the most intriguing, the most powerful and the most majestic
of all animals. The Hindu tradition and culture have a place
of honor and worship for tiger. In India people had added
Singh, Sher and Nahar on their names to upgrade their class.
Yet people have been incredibly scant to the cause of the
tiger. This web site aims in graphics, pictures and prose to
advance the level of wakefulness and concern for this mythical
and secretive striped beauty that placidly roams the jungles.
courtesy - rtdc
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