RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

Ranthambore National Park is known for its large population of Bengal tigers, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. Among the tigers that have made Ranthambore famous, there are a few that stand out. Here are some of their stories:

Machli: Machli, also known as the Queen of Ranthambore, was one of the most famous tigers in the park. She was born in 1997 and lived until 2016, which is a long life for a wild tiger. Machli was known for her hunting skills and was responsible for killing a large crocodile in one of the park's lakes. She was also a good mother and raised several litters of cubs.

Ustad: Ustad, also known as T-24, was another famous tiger in Ranthambore. He was known for his large size and dominant personality. However, he was also involved in several incidents where he attacked humans, which led to him being relocated to a zoo in 2015.

Sultan: Sultan, also known as T-72, was one of the largest tigers in Ranthambore. He was known for his impressive size and strength and was often seen patrolling his territory. However, in 2018, he was involved in a territorial fight with another tiger and was badly injured. He died a few days later due to his injuries.

Broken Tail: Broken Tail, also known as T-17, was a male tiger who was known for his distinctive tail, which was broken in an accident. He was a popular attraction in the park and was often seen lounging on rocks or walking along the road. However, he disappeared from the park in 2010 and was later found dead in a nearby village.

These are just a few of the tigers that have made Ranthambore famous over the years. Each of them had their own unique personality and story, and they will always be remembered as symbols of the park's natural beauty and wildlife.

Ranthambore Fort - One of the ancient forts in India, the Ranthambore Fort is declared as the UNESCO world heritage site due to its historical significance. The fort is located inside the Ranthambore National Park, at the distance of 13 km from the Sawai Madhopur railway station. This heritage fort is said to be built in 944 AD and has witnessed the long history of Rajasthan. The epitome of valor and pride of the Rajput rulers of the various Kingdoms, the Ranthambore Fort was the strategic fort and thus captured by various rulers. At the time of the Independence of India and the abolition of the imperial era, the fort was under the Maharaja of Jaipur and the Ranthambore forest was the exclusive hunting ground for the Royals of Jaipur Kingdom.

Trinetra Ganesha Temple - Highly famous among the devotees of the Lord Ganesha since ancient times, the Ganesha temple located at the entrance of the Fort is the only temple of Trinetra Ganesha in the country. The idol of Lord Ganesha with his wives Riddhi and Siddhi makes it also a special temple of Ganesha with his full family. There are many legends associated with the foundation of the temple which make this temple a unique and popular religious place for the Hindu devotees. The temple is also famous for its unique tradition of getting the postal invitation letters sent by the devotees for inviting the Lord Ganesha for any auspicious occasion in their family. The temple receives many thousands of invitation letters every day and each and every letter has been read by the priest in front of the Idol.