Some places are named after iconic figures who have made significant remarks in their fields. If we talk about wildlife, the one famous example is hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett. But one more person who deserves a salute for his contribution to wildlife, especially for protecting the striped big cats, is Fateh Singh Rathore. The tiger Fateh (T-42) is named after him. In addition to presenting the facts about this dominant male tiger of Ranthambore National Park, we will also give you a brief overview of the legendary Fateh Singh Rathore, popularly known as ‘Tiger Guru’.
Fateh (T-42): A dominant male tiger of Ranthambore National Park
Fateh (T-42) is a dominant and aggressive male tiger to be spotted in one of the safari zones in Ranthambore National Park. Fateh (T-42) was born to Husn-Ara (T-30), one of the second litter of two males and one female. The sister (T-44) was shifted to Sariska Tiger Reserve, whereas his brother (T-43) lives in Sawai Mansingh Sanctuary (eastern region).
Known to be the largest tiger ruling the zones 9 and 10 of Ranthambore National Park, Fateh (T-42) has been missing for the last 3 months. According to officials, there is no confirmed report about his death, as he is still alive. The one possible reason behind his disappearance might be getting ousted from his territory by young male tigers.
The facts about his disappearance are not known yet, still, what must be known about Fateh (T-42) is his image of making a strong-hearted person shiver with his mere daunting appearance and spine-chilling roar. Even though there has been no incident of him harming tourists, still, it can make a weak heart panic about him coming closer. Fateh (T-42) is the tiger who killed Veeru (T-109) over a territorial fight.
Brief about Fateh Singh Rathore, the legendary ‘Tiger Guru’
After getting a brief overview of Fateh (T-42), it’s essential to know about Fateh Singh Rathore, a legendary tiger conservationist. His love for nature and tigers grew during his adult life. In 1960 Fateh Singh Rathore became part of the first ‘Project Tiger’ team after joining the Indian Forest Service. By that time, he had accumulated deep knowledge of the striped big cat, which is why he was called ‘Tiger Guru’.
He had worked in wildlife conservation for about 50 years. Fateh Singh earned accolades for his contribution to relocating villages from inside the Ranthambore National Park in 1973-75. He is highly credited with making Ranthambore a safe haven for Bengal tigers, who were on the verge of extinction. The name of tiger Fateh (T-42) is a tribute to him.
Best place to stay in Ranthambore
To see Fateh (T-42) in zones 9 and 10, you should book your stay at Bookmark Resorts Jogi Mahal, one of the luxury resorts in Ranthambore. It is the perfect destination to escape from the chaos of city life. The sprawling property features well-appointed rooms with all modern amenities to make your stay comfortable. Every room at this resort has an inviting ambience complemented with thoughtful creation of design and decor. The one significant benefit of booking this resort is its proximity to Ranthambore National Park and other tourist attractions, including Ranthambore Fort, Trinetra Ganesh Temple, and many more.
Room categories – The resort features two lavish accommodations for its guests. One is a Premium Room of 500 sq. ft. From here, you can have a fantastic view of the Aravalli mountains. Another is a Luxury Room of 550 – 650 sq. ft., where you can enjoy a refreshing dip into its plunge pool and relieve yourself from all the stress and tiredness of day touring.
Both room categories are infused with liberal use of wooden accents and represent Rajasthan culture and heritage with decor and design.
Best venue to host weddings and corporate meetings – Besides experiencing a luxury stay, Bookmark Resorts Jogi Mahal is a perfect venue to plan a destination wedding in Ranthambore. The property is equipped with all kinds of facilities needed to make your event a big success and memorable.
It has a spacious banquet hall of 4200 sq. ft. with six seating arrangement styles and a lawn area of 15000 sq. ft., enough to accommodate a maximum number of people.
Savouring authentic Rajasthani cuisine – The resort houses one of Ranthambore’s best restaurants, offering an unforgettable culinary journey. It is appealing for its chequered flooring, wooden furniture, and beautiful artwork adorning the walls.
The restaurant has enough space to accommodate 142 guests, including indoor and al-fresco space. The menu offers an extensive range of local delicacies. The culinary masters here let you have an unforgettable dining experience with authentic Rajasthani cuisine that was once served to royalty.
Conclusion
This ends our blog on Tiger Fateh (T-42) who was named after the legendary conservationist Fateh Singh Rathore. Today we gave you an overview of this male tiger and also the person who is greatly acknowledged for his contribution in preserving tigers who were tagged as endangered species because of their low numbers. But now it feels good to see their population growing. If you are a tiger lover, you should seek knowledge about the tigers of Ranthambore starting from Lady of The Lake, Machali.
