Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park
Location in Rajasthan
Ranthambore National Park (India)
LocationSawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India
Nearest citySawai Madhopur
Coordinates26°01′02″N 76°30′09″E / 26.01733°N 76.50257°E / 26.01733; 76.50257
Area1,334 km2 (515 sq mi)
Established
  • 1974 (as Tiger Reserve)
  • 1980 (as National Park)
Governing bodyMinistry of Environment and Forests, Project Tiger

Ranthambore National Park is a national park in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It covers a total area of 1,334 km2 (515 sq mi). 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.