Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is known for its Bengal tigers and is one of the best places in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat. Tigers can be easily spotted even in the daytime. The best time for tiger sightings at Ranthambore National Park is from October to June. The park's deciduous forests are characteristic examples of the type of jungle found in Central India. Othe
r fauna include the Indian leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, striped hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque, mugger crocodile and chital. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles, as well as one of the largest banyan trees in India.