Ranthambhore

_Ranthambhore

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Located about 150 km away from the state capital Jaipur, Ranthambore has grown over the years as a tourist destination. Located near a town called Sawai Madhopur and famous prominently for the Ranthambore National Park, once the hunting grounds for the royalty it also contains a piece of history in the Ranthambore Fort, dating back […]

Languages Spoken:

Rajasthani, Hindi, English

Clothing:

Rajasthani men adorn a turban over their heads and colourful kurtas and dhoti over their body. The women are clothed in a Ghaghara and kanchli (top). The women are always supposed to cover their heads with a veil in the presence of men and elders. Both men and women are known to wear gold and silver ornaments.

Dances:

Ghoomar dance is a folk dance that involves women in long ghagras twirling to the songs sung by the men and women. Their faces are usually covered in a veil and are positioned in a circle, swirling gracefully at the hum of the music. Kalbelia dance ethnic to the community of snake charmers is also a folk dance local to this place. Women dancers wear black skirts representing the cobra snakes and dance around a manner matching a snake. A wind instrument traditionally used to catch snakes is also played to add to the atmosphere.

Festivities and fairs:

The largest fair of Ranthambhore is on the occasion of Ganesh Chathurthi, lasting nearly 3 days and with over 3 lakh visitors from within and outside the state. Devotional songs are sung throughout the day and night. Also, grandly celebrated is Dussehra in October. The Kaila Devi fair held in the nearby village Kaila, celebrating the beginning of the Hindu month of Chaitra is also a magnificent event.

Local Souvenirs:

Some great souvenirs one can get from this place are their traditional silver jewelry, Rajasthani puppets, Rajasthani mirror work, embroidery work, bandhani, batik fabrics etc. The craftsmanship is excellent. A large collection of artworks depicting tigers is an inspirational wonderment

Cuisine:

When in Rajasthan, eat the Rajasthani food. The spicy garlic chutney (Indian sauce) and Bajre Ki Roti (Millet Bread) is quite the traditional household food. Malpuas, Malwa Kachori, and snacks like Bikaneri Bhujia are popularly of Rajasthani origins. The sweet dish served along with the main meal such as Seero, Jhajariya, Imarti, DilKhusaal are simply lovely. The spice content is higher in the main dishes compared to other cuisines and usually consists of sabjis of various vegetables such as carrots, beans, peas, bitter guard, आदि. The blending of spices such as ginger, garlic, curry leaves, chili, आदि. gives the food a distinct flavour.

Tourist Spots:

Initially, a part of Project Tiger in 1973 and established in 1980 as a national park when it grew and spread over 392sq.km. Area, Ranthambhore National Park is most famous for their tigers. According to the 2014 census, there are nearly 62 tigers being preserved and are always easy to spot by the tourists during safaris making this park the best place to watch them in their natural habitat. Located within the National Park, the Ranthambore Fort is a tribute to the bravery and glory of Hammir Dev of the Chauhan dynasty. Some other historical places to visit nearby Ranthambore are Jogi Mahal, Raj Bagh Ruins and waterways such as Kachida valley and Surwal Lake.

How to get there:

Rail: The national park is 11kms away from Sawai Madhopur railway station.

Road: Great number of buses connecting Sawai Madhopur to the city. NH-116 (Tonk- Sawai Madhopur) passes through here.

Air: Nearest airport is at Jaipur, about 150km away.

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