Though Ranthambore is spread over an area of 1000 square kilometres, however the core area is about 400 square kilometres. The park is situated on the eastern side of the Aravalli range. The park derives its name from the Ranthambore fort that overlooks the park. Two rivers rinse the park and there are three lakes inside the park.

Watching the animals moving fearlessly in their natural habitat is a priceless experience and Ranthambhore boasts of being the favorite destination of photographers and wildlife enthusiasts, as the otherwise camera -shy and unfriendly Tigers can be easily spotted here in the daylight. Capture the moment when the most dreaded creature growls!

Tigers are the star attractions at the Ranthambhore National Park. There are other animals in the park as well that you can watch on your wildlife tour to Ranthambhore National Park. The other animals that you come across include marsh crocodile, sambhar, sloth bear, chinkara, wild boar, leopard, chital, nilgai, mongoose, Jungle cat and monitor lizards.

The park is home to a large number of birds. According to experts, the park is home to about 264 species of birds.