Ranthambore Fort
Ranthambore Fort
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Misha J
New Delhi, India24 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
I went to Ranthambore fort on a recent visit to Ranthambore. The entrance for the fort is same as the entrance for the jungle safari. Parking is available but is a bit chaotic and disorganized. No staff was present to help with the parking.
But once you enter the fort you forget about all the chaos. You see lots of peacocks and monkeys. And by lots i mean alot. so its stairs all the way. There are three temples inside the fort. One is a Jain temple and there is one more temple. When we went the way to Jain temple was closed.
There are no shops to buy water or snacks along the way. In a way, it is good, it helps in maintaining the cleanliness.
There are food stalls outside the Ganesha temple inside the fort. Some really interesting happened on our way to the ganesha temple. The temple guards stopped the whole public for 10-15 minutes as a tigress with her 3 cubs passed from there. So although I missed it but you can actually spot a tigress without going for a safari.
The food outside Ganesha temple is good. Especially dal kachori served with kadhi and pakoris.
On our way back, it was around 5:30. And there were around 10 peacocks walking right in front of us.
All in all, its a must visit fort if you are in Ranthambore.
But once you enter the fort you forget about all the chaos. You see lots of peacocks and monkeys. And by lots i mean alot. so its stairs all the way. There are three temples inside the fort. One is a Jain temple and there is one more temple. When we went the way to Jain temple was closed.
There are no shops to buy water or snacks along the way. In a way, it is good, it helps in maintaining the cleanliness.
There are food stalls outside the Ganesha temple inside the fort. Some really interesting happened on our way to the ganesha temple. The temple guards stopped the whole public for 10-15 minutes as a tigress with her 3 cubs passed from there. So although I missed it but you can actually spot a tigress without going for a safari.
The food outside Ganesha temple is good. Especially dal kachori served with kadhi and pakoris.
On our way back, it was around 5:30. And there were around 10 peacocks walking right in front of us.
All in all, its a must visit fort if you are in Ranthambore.
Written 29 December 2024
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DirkH2
Berlin, Germany778 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
The Ranthambhore Fort is located in the national park of the same name and can be visited without visiting the national park. It is the second largest fort in India and is enormous in size. Only part of the fort is open to tourists. According to my guide, several leopards live on the site, but you won't see them on a visit.
The most important part of the fort is a temple, which people from all over the country flock to visit. Without visiting the temple, you can easily wander around the site that is open to visitors, see buildings, accommodation and a palace, although the interior of the palace has long been closed to visitors.
Langurs are omnipresent, but leave visitors alone. The only danger is from a few macaques that also roam around, but apparently no one gives them much thought.
Long steps lead up to the plateau from the parking lot below the fort. I met donkeys loaded with building materials and climbed up to the plateau with guides to help with the restoration.
A very worthwhile place that offers a cultural change from a safari in the national park surrounding the fortress.
The most important part of the fort is a temple, which people from all over the country flock to visit. Without visiting the temple, you can easily wander around the site that is open to visitors, see buildings, accommodation and a palace, although the interior of the palace has long been closed to visitors.
Langurs are omnipresent, but leave visitors alone. The only danger is from a few macaques that also roam around, but apparently no one gives them much thought.
Long steps lead up to the plateau from the parking lot below the fort. I met donkeys loaded with building materials and climbed up to the plateau with guides to help with the restoration.
A very worthwhile place that offers a cultural change from a safari in the national park surrounding the fortress.
Written 2 April 2024
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Ian Whitaker
Godalming, UK792 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Slow and steady long steps with handrails when needed … my wife with her bad knees and my wait-list hip replacement managed it all without difficulty …. and it was well worth the climb for the views and the famous temple dedicated to Ganesh!! Do tou know that people write letters to the temple to celebrate their marriage …. poor postman!!
This was an add-on to our tour group and I am so glad we made the effort …. in the heart of the National Park it is like entering an Indiana Jones movie set!!
I was particularly taken with the fresh water lake half way up the hillside … beautiful! … and it was wonderful to see so many coming up to receive a blessing from Ganesh … all those small piles of stones where people are praying that Ganesh will, one day, bless them with their own house!!
It is not surprising that people sometimes come across a Tiger as, after all, this is their territory!
This was an add-on to our tour group and I am so glad we made the effort …. in the heart of the National Park it is like entering an Indiana Jones movie set!!
I was particularly taken with the fresh water lake half way up the hillside … beautiful! … and it was wonderful to see so many coming up to receive a blessing from Ganesh … all those small piles of stones where people are praying that Ganesh will, one day, bless them with their own house!!
It is not surprising that people sometimes come across a Tiger as, after all, this is their territory!
Written 26 November 2024
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jeaned
Hoogkarspel, The Netherlands312 contributions
Feb 2025 • Friends
Beautiful big structure. You can take a jeep to the bottom of the fort, then you have to continue on foot. Because you drive through the Ranthambore park, there are some animals to see. We saw a crocodile, antelope and of course dozens of monkeys. It is quite a climb, but definitely worth it. Therefore, also bring water. At the top, you look out at how big the complex is. Also upstairs are many monkeys, so beware.
There is a Hindu temple at the top, with shops where you can buy your offerings. Everything has to be brought up by hand, which is very admirable.
There is a Hindu temple at the top, with shops where you can buy your offerings. Everything has to be brought up by hand, which is very admirable.
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Written 25 February 2025
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Harsh B
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Mar 2022
If you're from Rajasthan, you won't find the fort that much great having seen great forts all your life. For an outsider though, you'll find the fort grand. It has a nice history, architecture.
Try to read the wikipedia page for the fort before visiting for some background historical and cultural information. If you do so, there's no need to get a guide. Even if you don't read, you could go on without a guide and just enjoy the architecture and the experience. If you insist on having a guide to tell you about the place or just to keep you company, the fees is 350-400 max, they'll ask for 650 Rs (or more if you're a foreigner), tell them 300 and be adamant. They'll sing songs about how they are unionised and they can't lower price but keep walking, don't heed to their talk and eventually one or the other of them would agree to do it for 350-400.
If you have parents who are 60+ years of age or if you are not that physically fit, it might feel like a lot of steep stairs and a lot of walking on the top. Rest in shade. Carry enough water with you.
There are different buildings for different purposes on the top, some Royal Bathing Ponds, Dargahs and a LOT of temples. All of them are in a somewhat dilapidated condition (they are 1000+ years old). But they have their own rustic beauty. The temple guys might ask for a tip or donation, politely deny them (all the donation goes to the guy's pocket, not for any restoration purposes, if you're the philanthropic kind, donate to the ASI Archaeological Survey of India office and get a legit receipt, otherwise that will again go to that officer's pockets).
There's a Trinetra (Three Eyed) statue of Ganesh in a temple there. The only reason to visit Trinetra temple is if A) You're Indian B) And you're religious too. Otherwise it's a very unremarkable temple, can be missed. However, there's toilet to the left of the temple at a distance.
The King's Royal Palace looks interesting but is sealed and you can't visit inside. That is such a disappointment. Govt should restore it and open it to the public.
There are loads of monkeys, so keep any food inside your bag. Other than that don't worry just keep on walking straight without looking at them, they won't do anything to you.
Better to visit around Sunset for the view and also cuz in the noon, there's scorhing heat.
Try to read the wikipedia page for the fort before visiting for some background historical and cultural information. If you do so, there's no need to get a guide. Even if you don't read, you could go on without a guide and just enjoy the architecture and the experience. If you insist on having a guide to tell you about the place or just to keep you company, the fees is 350-400 max, they'll ask for 650 Rs (or more if you're a foreigner), tell them 300 and be adamant. They'll sing songs about how they are unionised and they can't lower price but keep walking, don't heed to their talk and eventually one or the other of them would agree to do it for 350-400.
If you have parents who are 60+ years of age or if you are not that physically fit, it might feel like a lot of steep stairs and a lot of walking on the top. Rest in shade. Carry enough water with you.
There are different buildings for different purposes on the top, some Royal Bathing Ponds, Dargahs and a LOT of temples. All of them are in a somewhat dilapidated condition (they are 1000+ years old). But they have their own rustic beauty. The temple guys might ask for a tip or donation, politely deny them (all the donation goes to the guy's pocket, not for any restoration purposes, if you're the philanthropic kind, donate to the ASI Archaeological Survey of India office and get a legit receipt, otherwise that will again go to that officer's pockets).
There's a Trinetra (Three Eyed) statue of Ganesh in a temple there. The only reason to visit Trinetra temple is if A) You're Indian B) And you're religious too. Otherwise it's a very unremarkable temple, can be missed. However, there's toilet to the left of the temple at a distance.
The King's Royal Palace looks interesting but is sealed and you can't visit inside. That is such a disappointment. Govt should restore it and open it to the public.
There are loads of monkeys, so keep any food inside your bag. Other than that don't worry just keep on walking straight without looking at them, they won't do anything to you.
Better to visit around Sunset for the view and also cuz in the noon, there's scorhing heat.
Written 27 March 2022
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Ibnbatuta_traveller
New Delhi, India306 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Beware, you have to walk a lot and climb stairs. Go there only if you have the energy and stamina to climb. The fort is mostly ruins with hardly any signages and information available on fort.
Small cars/SUVs can reach upto foothills of the fort.
We hired a guide who did not have any credible information to share. (Mostly folklore and legends). Some monuments like mosque and another area was completely ignored by the guide.
Mostly it’s the temple that’s promoted by the guides and the locals alike.
However the view from top is breathtaking.
Since there’s not much to do in Ranthambore,it’s one of the places one should visit when there.
Small cars/SUVs can reach upto foothills of the fort.
We hired a guide who did not have any credible information to share. (Mostly folklore and legends). Some monuments like mosque and another area was completely ignored by the guide.
Mostly it’s the temple that’s promoted by the guides and the locals alike.
However the view from top is breathtaking.
Since there’s not much to do in Ranthambore,it’s one of the places one should visit when there.
Written 28 November 2023
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drjaydeep2017
Kolkata43 contributions
Mar 2021
A majestic fort. But sadly lying in neglect. Mostly in ruins, many places are inaccessible. Whatever is there is worth visiting. Better to go there with some background history knowledge of the fort as the guides are worthless. They mostly tell the anecdotes and word of mouth tales rather than a historical commentary. The streaming crowd for the temple inside does no good to preserve the such an important fort in Rajasthan and Indian history, rather they litter a lot. If somebody is visiting Ranthambhore, then the fort should not be missed.
Written 1 April 2021
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Kareeshma W
18 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This fort is located within the forest. Initially we were not sure of taking a guide, but later we did, and we're glad we took one. The guide we had was very well informed . He gave us great detail of the history of each part of the fort and showed us around very nicely. Even though we had decided an amount before starting, after the tour we paid him extra because we liked his service so much. The fort is relatively clean but not very well maintained. Yet the architecture and size are astounding. There are 2 temples within it, the Ganesh temple and one Shivling. The view from the top is beautiful. The lawns are a nice place to rest if you need a break.
We were with out 3 yr old kid and walked at our own pace. It took around 1-1.5 hours to walk up/ see the temples and walk back down.
There's na option of renting a pittu/small palki kind of seat for babies who may find the walk too much, but I don't think it is required for 3yr and above. May get a bit tiring for the kids towards the end , so can take break and go slow.
We were with out 3 yr old kid and walked at our own pace. It took around 1-1.5 hours to walk up/ see the temples and walk back down.
There's na option of renting a pittu/small palki kind of seat for babies who may find the walk too much, but I don't think it is required for 3yr and above. May get a bit tiring for the kids towards the end , so can take break and go slow.
Written 17 January 2020
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Pratibha S
New Delhi, India201 contributions
Dec 2020
The fort boasts of great history and offers a panoramic view of the Ranthambore National Park. It's nice to drive into the park upto the fort in your vehicle.You don't need any entry ticket to visit. The fort however has not been well maintained and needs better management and cleanliness.
There are lot of temples inside the premises. We visited the Ganesha Temple which is very popular and revered in Ranthambore. Overall, a good visit! You would need 2-3 hrs to visit and make sure you reach before 4 pm as the entry is closed after that.
There are lot of temples inside the premises. We visited the Ganesha Temple which is very popular and revered in Ranthambore. Overall, a good visit! You would need 2-3 hrs to visit and make sure you reach before 4 pm as the entry is closed after that.
Written 12 December 2020
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Bonzeeee
Cotswolds, UK84 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We really enjoyed this Fort, it has some beautiful ruins. Its high up and in the midst of the Ranthambore national park. There was alot going on up there, many temples and lots of monkeys. You could spend hours up there. And some beautiful views from the top. There are lots of steps to get to the top but they are not overly steep and you can take your time going up
Written 29 January 2024
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RAKESH DROLIA
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Do we need any permit to visit Ranthambore fort .Can we take our personal vehicle up to Ranthambore Fort
Written 7 January 2021
No permit needed, one needs to respect the timings. You can take your personal car until the fort parking.
Written 26 October 2023
Are the 400 steps all in one flight of stairs, or are they split up amongst lots of levels?
Written 17 July 2019
Surprised to read there are 400 steps. It’s a steep climb but I don’t recall it being that arduous even in the heat. There are levels and places to stop and look at the view (as long as you don’t mind sharing your space with the monkeys which are everywhere) and you don’t have to make it to the highest points to make it a worthwhile trip. Don’t recall there being much to help if you have mobility issues but if you are moderately fit then it requires some effort but is manageable and definitely places to stop and take a breath. We only had an hour there and made it to the top and back with time to wander around and I am definitely not athletic.
Written 17 July 2019
Think they are but wouldn't advise using them.
Written 30 June 2019
Is it possible to take our own vehicle to the fort? Is any separate permit needed to take our vehicle (Dezire or equivalent - on rent) ? If not, do we need to book vehicle similar to safari (jeep or canter) , is there any option to book the same online, if yes pls share the website etc.?
Written 5 May 2018
Yes, its possible to take your own vehicle to the fort.... .
Pollution card of your vehicke will be checked @ forest office check post .
U can visit fort between sunrise to sunset.
In summer ...best time to visit fort is early morning ( 6 -7 am) & in evening ( 5 -7 pm).
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Rizwan Ahmed
Ranthambore Tiger Safari
Written 6 May 2018
Is the climb to the top of the Fort steep from the car park or can it be done fairly easily?
Written 20 January 2017
with a little effort , it can be done, it has got a hike but not too steep.
leisurely you can do it easily.
Written 20 January 2017
what is the mode of transportation to ranthambore fort from hotels?
Written 18 August 2016
Most of the hotels have tie-up with Canters or Gypsies which will take you to Ranthambore Fort. Canters are less expensive compared to Gypsies.
Written 19 August 2016
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