Thinking about Tigers in India, Ranthambore National Park Safari offers the highest probability of seeing the king of the jungle in the wilderness. A reserved forest under the Project Tiger initiative of the government of India, started to save the tigers in India. The Ranthambore National Park today boasts of approx. 80-90 tigers including the female tigress, male tigers, and cubs all combined. Ranthambore is the most sought-after destination in India for wildlife lovers. With a sprawling area of over a thousand square kilometers, the Rajasthan Ranthambore safari is divided into ten zones. The dry deciduous makes it a perfect place for tiger sightings given its climatic condition and vegetation cover which is not so dense, so movements are visible from far off.
The former hunting grounds of the Jaipur royal family the reserve forest is also home to almost 300 species of birds, and about 40 species of mammals including leopard, caracal, sloth bear, sambhar, chinkara, jackal, fox, wild-boar and hyena to name a few. Ranthambore National Park Safari offers one of the best wildlife experiences in the country and is the most visited national park in Rajasthan.
Ranthambore Zone 1-5 remains open for visitors from 1st October – 30th June only since it is the breeding time of Tigers. The jungles are green and serene during the monsoon and one can enjoy the natural beauty of Ranthambore at zones 6-10 which are open throughout the year for visitors.
Please note: – Safari Ranthambore National Park Rajasthan the Zones 1-5 remains closed on Tuesdays and Zone 6-10 remains closed on Wednesday.
The best chances of seeing a tiger are in Zone 1-5 which were the original home to the tigers as the population of tigers has increased there has been an extension of the tiger reserve in Zone 6-10 to accommodate the growing population of Royal Bengal tigers in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
| Period | Morning Safari | Afternoon Safari |
| October 1st to October 31st | 6.30 A.M. to 10.00 A.M. | 2.30 P.M. to 6.00 P.M. |
| November 1st to January 31 st | 7.00 A.M. to 10.30 A.M. | 2.00 P.M. to 5.30 P.M. |
| February 1st to March 31st | 6.30 A.M. to 10.00 A.M. | 2.30 P.M. to 6.00 P.M. |
| May 16th to June 30th | 6.00 A.M. to 9.30 A.M. | 3.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M. |
Ranthambore tiger safari is conducted by the forest department govt. of Rajasthan and visitors have the following option to book a safari via the forest department booking website –
The price for tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park Rajasthan are as follows –
| Vehicle | Foreigner | Indian |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsy | INR 2496 | INR 1332 |
| Canter | INR 1980 | INR 806 |
These are rates offered by the official govt. website for Rajasthan Ranthambore Safari. You can also book tickets from the local agents which charge a small surcharge for the services provided.
Foreign nationals are required to present their passport details in order to secure their entry.
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