Raj Bagh Ruins are located between the Padam Talao (lake) and the Raj Bagh Talao. These ancient stone structures like arches, palace outhouses, domes and steps give the area an aura that is not possible to find anywhere else in the world. Especially if you include the jungle surroundings and are one of the lucky few who come across one of the resident tigers. These ruins are what give the Ranthambore National Park such a unique mixture of a wildlife reserve and a reminder of the past, which together make it one of the most picturesque parks in the entire world.
Padam Talao is the largest of the lakes found inside the Ranthambore National Park, deriving its name from the large number of Lotus flowers which bloom in this lake. The famous and beautiful Jogi Mahal is located at the very edge of this lake. When in season, the water lilies that give the lake its name can be seen in plenty. In the early hours of the morning and just before sunset, animals can be seen in large numbers on the lake side. It is in the shallow waters of this lake that the famous "lake hunters" of Ranthambore operate, the most legendary of which was the tiger, Genghis. It is also along this lake's edges that the rare sighting of the chinkara is most probable.
A favorite watering hole of the animals of this Park, visitors are able to sight them aplenty around the lake, including Tigers, Leopards, Deer, Monkeys, & Peacocks who frequently visit the lake. There are a number of Machans & Huts on the Observation Posts strategically constructed around the lake to enable tourists to the Park get close sightings of these animals. An excellent platform, a Hunting Lodge for visitors is the stunning red sandstone 'Jogi Mahal' also situated on the banks of Padam Talao. A gigantic banyan tree, considered to be India's second largest, is near the lake. It might be the desired place for the photographers as they can click the deers including chinkaras while slaking their thrust mostly during early mornings and late evenings. The trouble-free accessibility of prey makes this place favorite for the tigers too.
Ranthambore National Park or Ranthambhore National Park or simply Ranthambhore is one of the largest national parks in northern India. It is situated about 180 km from Jaipur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan.
