Ranthambore Fort
रणथंभौर दुर्ग
A hilltop fortress built in the 10th century. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Hill Forts of Rajasthan' and overlooks the entire tiger forest.
Ranthambore Fort stands on a plateau about 210 meters above sea level inside the reserve. Its walls are about 7 km long. Inside are gates, palaces, water tanks, a mosque, and the ruins of Hindu and Jain temples. The fort withstood sieges by Alauddin Khalji and the Mughals. In 2013, it was inscribed as part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan World Heritage Site.
You don't need a safari permit to visit the fort. Take a vehicle to the base, then climb the steps for about 30 minutes. Monkeys and peacocks are common, and tigers occasionally wander nearby, so stay on the path.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Trinetra Ganesh Temple
- Jogi Mahal
- Padam Talao
- Rajbagh Talao & Ruins
- Malik Talao
- Amareshwar Mahadev Temple
- Ranthambore National Park
- Dastkar Ranthambhore