Three Famous Lakes

Padam Talao

This is the largest of the lakes present in the park. The Padam Talao gets its name from the lotus flowers that bloom in the lake. The Padam Talao is a favorite watering hole of the animals of Ranthambore. Tigers, leopards, deer, monkeys and peacocks can be seen drinking at the lakes edge. It is also along this lake’s edges that the rare sighting of the chinkara is most probable.

Rajbagh Talao

The second of the three lakes in Ranthambore in size, the Rajbagh Talao has ruins that extend to the edge of the lake. This is probably the most picturesque of the three lakes. The lake is often ringed with animals drinking from its banks. The water plants in the lake provide the swamp deer or Sambhar with vegetation to graze on. Cattle egrets often accompany the Sambhar feed on insects and frogs displaced by the Sambhars movement through the water. Tigers can often be seen near the Rajbagh Talao.

Malik Talao

This is the smallest of the three lakes in Ranthambore National Park. But, as they say, all the best things come in small packages.This definitely holds true for Malik Talao. It is an area full of concentrated action all the time. It always seems to have a healthy population of birds of all kinds. It is best known for its many species of birds seen on its banks and within the lake. Kingfishers, egrets, herons, ibis, storks and cranes can be seen around the Malik Talao. Watch out for the crocodiles in the Malik Talao.