Best Places to Visit Near Ranthambore National Park

Overview

Ranthambore National Park enjoys a strategic location that keeps it in a close proximity to many popular tourist attractions in India. Thus, a wildlife experience in Ranthambore National Park is always accompanied by a tour to either the UNESCO World Heritage City, Jaipur, or the cultural melting pot, Delhi.

Amongst the top places to visit nearby Ranthambore is the City of Love, Agra, where witnessing the iconic Taj Mahal and the finest example of Mughal architecture is a must. Bharatpur, one of world’s most important bird breeding ground also sit close to Ranthambore and make for the best birdwatching destination. The neighbouring Sawai Madhopur with its historical riches also a not-to-miss destination near Ranthambore.

Places to Visit Nearby Ranthambore

Sawai Madhopur

Sawai Madhopur is famously known as the gateway to Ranthambore & possesses immense historical importance. Festivals like Sawai Madhopur Utsav are very popular.

Delhi

Visit Delhi to explore its monuments like Red Fort & Qutub Minar, go shopping, hangout in its cafes & check out its rich cultural heritage.

Agra

Admire the masterpieces of Mughal architecture in Agra from Taj Mahal & Agra Fort to Jama Masjid. Try the famous sweet snack, “petha”, during your trip.

Jaipur

In Jaipur, a UNESCO World Heritage City, visit the Hawa Mahal, City Palace & other monuments, go shopping & take a heritage walk in the Old City.

Bharatpur

Bharatpur is famous for Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its top attractions are Bharatpur Palace, Lohagarh Fort & festivals like Braj Festival.

Bundi

Bundi was the capital of princely state of Hadoti Kingdom, whose top attractions are Taragarh Fort, Garh Palace & mango, guava & orange orchards.

Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh is famous for its Chittorgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site & one of the largest forts in India. Festivals like Maharana Pratap Jayanti are also famous.

Keoladeo National Park

Keoladeo National Park is home to around 370 species of birds & is the only place in India where the Siberian Crane can be spotted during the winters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the best places to Visit Near Ranthambore Park?

Agra, Bharatpur, Delhi & Jaipur are some of the best places to visit near Ranthambore National Park.

Q. What is the road distance between Ranthambore and Agra?

The road distance from Agra to Ranthmabhore is approx 250 kms. It will take 3-4 hours to reach Agra from Ranthambore. But sometimes it takes around 6-7 hours depending on the road conditions, traffic and other factors.

Q.What is the best way to travel to Jaipur from Ranthambore?

There are two ways to reach Jaipur from Ranthambore - railways and roadways. The nearest railway station to Ranthambore is in Sawai Madhopur, which is around 14 km away. From Sawai Madhopur, the train takes around 3 hours to cover a distance of 180 km to reach Jaipur. To travel by road, one has to book a cab from Ranthambore and take NH 52 and NH 552 to reach Jaipur, which is at a distance of around 194 km.