National Park Ranthambore is covered with thick forest over a large part of its area. One of the thickly forested regions is called the Bakaula region.
Bakaula consists of dense forest, with many small pools and water holes in clearings in the vegetation. Because of the excellent forest cover and availability of water, the Bakaula region in National Park Ranthambore has an abundance of wildlife.
The varied landscape of National Park Ranthambore makes it a fascinating place to visit. Each region has different topography and flora and fauna.
The Kachida Valley is a region in the National Park Ranthambore where most of the 40 odd leopards in the park can be found. The leopards prefer to stay away from the more central areas of the park, where the tigers are the dominant predator.
National Park Ranthambore has several distinct regions, with varying physical features and vegetation. Each region is home to different animals and wildlife.
The Anantpura region located in the northern part of National Park Ranthambore and the Lakarda region, in the Northwestern part of National Park Ranthambore are known for their vegetation interspersed with many anthills.
The Raj Bagh Talab is possibly the most fascinating of the three large lakes in Ranthambore National Park. The Raj Bagh ruins located along the bank of the lake add to its exotic ambience.
The Raj Bagh Talab is partially covered with marshy plants on which the Sambar or Swamp Deer feed. Cattle egrets are seen riding on the backs of deer and feeding alongside.
The Raj Bagh ruins in the National Park Ranthambore are a group of ancient monuments situated on the bank of the Raj Bagh Talao.
The Raj Bagh ruins consist of the outhouses of a palace and have arches domes, steps and turrets that provide shade to animals in Ranthambore National Park.
The ruins are remnants of structures built by the Rajput rulers of the Ranthambore region, who also built the magnificent Raj Bagh Fort.
Padam Talab is the largest lake in the Ranthambore National Park. It is named Padam after the beautiful lotuses that bloom in the lake. The hunting lodge called Jogi Mahal is located near the bank of the Padam Talab. The view from the Jogi Mahal is a splendid one.
Tourists can see deer including chinkara, drinking from the edge of the lake. Tigers are often seen near Padam Talab. Genghis, one of the legendary tigers of Ranthambore was famous for hunting deer
This fort stands majestically atop a hill overlooking the entire park. The walk up, one of the only places this mode of transport is possible, is a very refreshing and exciting one as even the big cats have been spotted up there!
The view of the surrounding keeps getting better and better as you go up but the view from the fort itself can only be described as breathtaking.