Ranthambore National Park | |
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Location | Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India |
Nearest city | Sawai Madhopur |
Coordinates | 26°01′02″N 76°30′09″E / 26.01733°N 76.50257°E |
Area | 1,334 km2 (515 sq mi) |
Established | 1980 |
Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forests, Project Tiger |
Ranthambore National Park is a 1,334 km2 (515 sq mi) large national park in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River. It is named after the historic Ranthambore Fort, which lies within the park.