Ranthambore Fort
Ranthambore Fort
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Ibnbatuta_traveller
New Delhi, India261 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 November 28, 2023
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tim252
Salisbury, UK721 contributions
May 2023
The fort deserves a better rating but I refuse to give one because of the litter left lying around. Why people despoil such an important religious place in such a way is beyond me.
Written May 13, 2023
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Bhasha
1 contribution
Nov. 2022 • Family
I have seen Tiger face to face from distance of 10 to 12 meter by chance while Returning from Ganesh Temple inside Fort area only. It was unexpected at that area because all people were walking. When i realised its originalTiger only i cannot tell how scared i was. Just run and informed everyone to keep silent tiger is here. I was remembering all Gods and praying to keep us save. My brother thought i had seen far in jungle so he moved back and he jaw side face and body and ran away. I was just cring and praying. One more couple seen who are coming from opposite side. Because they also run in opposite site.
Later i infromed to localite to keep some board sign or bounday for safer side but they were not believing me. This time i was lucky. Jai Mata Di.
Date was 12 Nov 22 Timing between 4 to 5pm.
Later i infromed to localite to keep some board sign or bounday for safer side but they were not believing me. This time i was lucky. Jai Mata Di.
Date was 12 Nov 22 Timing between 4 to 5pm.
Written November 14, 2022
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Doris S
London, UK32 contributions
Oct. 2022
Having visited other forts in Rajasthan, this one is a disappointment. Being included in the UNESCO World Heritage one could expect better information available in English. There is a single plate with general information at the entrance of the fort, nothing along the way. There are guides who only speak Hindi, and none could show a certificate that they are official guides like in other tourist attractions.
There is a Ganesh temple which attracts many pilgrims and that is the only developed area in the fort. Many other buildings are overgrown with vegetation and desolate, blocked for visitors due to safety concerns. All in all a disappointing visit.
There is a Ganesh temple which attracts many pilgrims and that is the only developed area in the fort. Many other buildings are overgrown with vegetation and desolate, blocked for visitors due to safety concerns. All in all a disappointing visit.
Written November 3, 2022
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Ajay Kacker
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India1,640 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Family
The Ranthambore fort is situated on a hilltop, entry is from the Zone 1-5 tiger safari gate.
A tarmac and cobbled route leads up to the fort where ample parking is present.
Guides are aplenty who keep you engaged during the complete visit, negotiate well for the rates.
Complete visit takes over an hour, if one passes through the majestic gates, each with their own history. Architecture and reasoning surprises one with the thought behind the marvellous construction.
A rich history of benevolence and intransigence by King Hammir dev Chauhan, betrayal and deceit by his senapatis and the ulterior motives of Khilji, led to the ultimate ruin of the kingdom of Ranthambore. Do read Wikipedia on the same if you don't intend taking a guide.
Also be prepared for climbing a large number of steps and walking quite a bit, if you intend visiting the 3 main temples of Shiva, Vishnu and Ganesha within the fort premises; the more notable amongst them being the trinetra Ganesha temple.
Langurs too are aplenty within the premises, though not as notorious as their cousin monkeys.
The fort is in dire need of renovation. While the ASI presence was mentioned, we didn't see any of their efforts visible as yet.
If what the guide tells is true, it seriously makes me wonder if our school history books cover the relevant portions of our rich culture.
Definitely worth a visit
A tarmac and cobbled route leads up to the fort where ample parking is present.
Guides are aplenty who keep you engaged during the complete visit, negotiate well for the rates.
Complete visit takes over an hour, if one passes through the majestic gates, each with their own history. Architecture and reasoning surprises one with the thought behind the marvellous construction.
A rich history of benevolence and intransigence by King Hammir dev Chauhan, betrayal and deceit by his senapatis and the ulterior motives of Khilji, led to the ultimate ruin of the kingdom of Ranthambore. Do read Wikipedia on the same if you don't intend taking a guide.
Also be prepared for climbing a large number of steps and walking quite a bit, if you intend visiting the 3 main temples of Shiva, Vishnu and Ganesha within the fort premises; the more notable amongst them being the trinetra Ganesha temple.
Langurs too are aplenty within the premises, though not as notorious as their cousin monkeys.
The fort is in dire need of renovation. While the ASI presence was mentioned, we didn't see any of their efforts visible as yet.
If what the guide tells is true, it seriously makes me wonder if our school history books cover the relevant portions of our rich culture.
Definitely worth a visit
Written March 30, 2022
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Himanshu Jain
Jaipur, India223 contributions
Mar. 2022
Amazing fort well worth the visit with extensive views and incredible architecture. Tremendous fort build between hills. it has a temple inside fort. it reminds you history of king hamir.
Written March 29, 2022
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Harsh B
7 contributions
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 March 27, 2022
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Tanya M
New Providence Island53 contributions
Dec. 2021
Amazing fort well worth the visit with extensive views and incredible architecture. Sadly a lot of litter everywhere but definitely memorable and a must see.
Written January 2, 2022
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MariaLindsen-Uk
London, UK4 contributions
Aug. 2021
Tremendous fort build between hills. it has a temple inside fort. it reminds you history of king hamir.
nice visit with our guide suresh.
nice visit with our guide suresh.
Written September 28, 2021
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drjaydeep2017
Kolkata44 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 April 1, 2021
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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
maane85
Hamburg, Germany10 contributions
No permit needed, one needs to respect the timings. You can take your personal car until the fort parking.
impis
West Midlands5 contributions
Are the 400 steps all in one flight of stairs, or are they split up amongst lots of levels?
Tru2013
Erpingham, UK398 contributions
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.
Helen F
Cornwall, UK30 contributions
Are there any toilets? !
K M Sharma
Mumbai, India23 contributions
Think they are but wouldn't advise using them.
Kaushik_Basu_1969
Kolkata (Calcutta), India1,005 contributions
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.?
Rizwan ahmed
Ranthambore National Park, India329 contributions
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).
Regards
Rizwan Ahmed
Ranthambore Tiger Safari
Is the climb to the top of the Fort steep from the car park or can it be done fairly easily?
Jaithevoyager
New Delhi, India125 contributions
with a little effort , it can be done, it has got a hike but not too steep.
leisurely you can do it easily.
sumit_gwa
211 contributions
what is the mode of transportation to ranthambore fort from hotels?
shuvozworld
Ghaziabad, India357 contributions
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.
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