Sawai Madhopur, India
Ranthambhore is a 515-square mile national park created from an original Maharajah kingdom dating from the 11th century. The forests were their hunting grounds dominated by a massive fort covering the entire top of a 700 ft high plateau. Only 20% of the park is open to the public, strictly regulated; limited hours in the morning and afternoon, limits to vehicles assigned to specific zones. All people must ride with a driver and guide in either “gypsies” (jeep...