Ranthambore National Park

One of Northern India’s largest and most well-known national parks is Ranthambore National Park. The park is around 130 kilometres from Jaipur in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeast Rajasthan. The Ranthambore National Park landscape, which was once regarded as one of the renowned and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, is now a significant wildlife tourist destination that has attracted the interest of many wildlife photographers and lovers.

How to Reach

All the major Indian towns are easily accessible from Ranthambore, a well-known wildlife attraction in Rajasthan. However, taking a train to Sawai Madhopur Railway Station is the simplest method to get to Ranthambore National Park. It connects to places like Jaipur, Mumbai, and Delhi, The closest airport, with good connections to the major Indian cities, for visitors flying is in Jaipur. There are numerous daily flights from multiple Indian towns to Jaipur operated by well-known airlines. International travellers can fly out of either the Delhi International Airport or the Jaipur International Airport, and then they can take a train or a taxi to go to Ranthambore National Park.

Flora and Fauna

One of India’s most well-known tiger reserves, Ranthambore National Park has a unique flora and fauna that draws travellers interested in wildlife from all over the world. That is best to start with the fauna of a reserve forest while discussing its flora because it is what draws visitors to the area.

With the extensive variety of flora and animals present here, a trip to Ranthambore National Park will provide you with an unparalleled overall experience. The Ranthambore Park is the most well-known tiger reserve in India among tiger enthusiasts thanks to its nocturnal tigers.

Things to do

Wild Animals : Ranthambore National Park is home to a wide range of natural creatures, including mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Bird Watching : Due to its varied topography and various water sources, Ranthambore National Park is home to a wide variety of birds.

Gypsy Safari : They perform both morning and evening safaris in Ranthambore in a six-seater Jeep.

Canter Safari : In several of the safari zones of Ranthambore National Park, they do canter safari in a 20-seat open bus.

Safari Types

In Ranthambore National Park & Tiger Reserve, there are two different kinds of jungle safaris available: Jeep Safari and Canter Safari. You must reserve your seat in advance for both types of safari. By entering basic information on the website, you can make an online safari reservation. The Ranthambore Tiger Reserve’s forest administration maintains all the procedures, including allocating vehicles and controlling crowds. The entire national park separates into ten zones. Smooth management is ensured by organizing tiger safaris. Moreover, Ranthambore internet safari is also available in each zone.

Bookings are available for morning and evening jungle expeditions. In general, morning safaris begin at 6.30 am and last until 10 am, and evening safaris last from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm. However, timings may differ as per the seasons.

There are two different types of vehicles available for the Ranthambore forest safari. Both are available from October 1 to June 30.

Jeep Safari: You can reserve one of the six seats for a regular booking or a Tatkal reservation; this number includes the driver or guide. Jeep Safari reservations is also open online at least 90 days in advance.

Canter Safari: The canter has 20 seats total, with a driver or guide. Online reservation car is open at least 90 days in advance. It is applicable to those who go to the park in large groups.

Check out our safari packages for a special experience with personal tours and great places to stay.

Safari Zones

Zones 1 through 10 make up Ranthambore National Park’s 10 safari zones. The park originally only had 5 Zones. But then popularity increased and they added 5 Zones. Zones 1 through 5 are the greatest for seeing tigers. Although zones 6 through 10 also provide plenty of opportunity. The most significant of them is Zone 2. It contains several watering holes and a variety of wildlife, including leopards. The Red Headed Vulture, an endangered bird, also lives in Zone 6 Kundal. It is different from the other zones in terms of both its scenery and the prospects for bird watching.

Zone 1: The area accessed by Singh Dwar. T-39 and T-57 are located in this zone, which is more of a buffer zone. The area has become popular due to Noor (T-39) and her three cub’s return. The recordings of numerous sightings at the close of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 also make this area famous. The following locations in this area also offer a chance to see a large cat: Tuti ka Nalla, Amreshwar Dang, Sultanpur, Peela Pani, and Gada Dub.

Zone 2: Frequent recordings of the sightings from this zone make it one of the most significant zones. Its presence of watering holes and cats in zones T19, T22, T72, T57, T28, T60, and T39. There have been sightings at the following significant locations: Jogi Mahal, Phuta Kot, Phuta Bandha, Lahpur Tiraha, and Nal Ghati. This area has also been the site of numerous leopard sightings.

Zone 3: Jogi Mahal, Padam Talab, High Point, Raj Bagh, and Mandook are located in Zone 3. These are the main locations reporting the sightings. One vantage point where you may expect to watch some big cat action from T-19 and T-28 are in this zone is Padam Talab.

Zone 4: Machli, the most well-known tigress of Ranthambore, used to call this zone home. It also has many locations where shy cats come out. The following cats habitat in this area after this one: T-28, T-64, T-19, T-75, T-41, and T-25. There have been sightings at the following significant locations: Singh Dwar, Malik Talab, Lakkad Da, Adidaant, Lambi, Tamakhan, and berda.

Zone 5: There are a few regular sites for sightings in this zone, which has the same entry as zone 4. Singhdwar, Anatpur, Jokha, Dhakda, Kachida, Baghda, and Bakola are the points. The following big cats habitat in this area: T-25, T-28, T-17, T-74, and T-75. Zones 6 through 10 were eventually became a part of the sanctuary, and entry to them is at the exact opposite end from zones 1 through 5. Gypsies and canters pass through the old city to get to these areas.

Zone 6 (Kundal): This area shares borders with zone 1, and there is a good probability that you may see T-39 (Noor) with her cubs while you are there. This zone’s landscape is very different from zones 1 through 5, with more open meadows and massive mountains as a backdrop. You get the chance to see both birds and the Indian Gazelle. (Along with the threatened Red-headed Vultures).

There have been tiger sightings in this area in the following locations: Kala Pani, Saran Ka Pattha, Patwa Ki Baori, Khabli, and Soleshwar.

Livestock do wander in this area because it is adjacent to a settlement, and Kumbha (T-34) has reportedly killed and eaten cattle in the past.

Zone 7 (Chidikho): Compared to the other zones, this one has less points. However big cats live in Chidikho, Jamoda, Kushalipura, and Rajbagh Naka. You may also see T-8 and T-34 in this area.

Zone 8 (Balas): Similar to zone 7, you may see tigers here(T-8 and T-34). They especially live in the following locations: Balas, Kherai, Kali, Neemli Dang, Bhat, and Mahakho.

Zone 9 (Kuwal ji): Situated on the banks of the Chakal River, this zone is roughly 45 minutes from the Tiger Reserve. T-42 (Fateh) is an aggressive male. He chases the vehicles of the forest service and murdered a sloth bear who resides here on trap cams. In addition to T-42, T-59 is also visible. Aquatic birds, sloth bears, and caracals live in this area as well.

Zone 10 (Aantri): Tigers live in this zone at Aantri, Kushalipura, Bodal, Halonda, and Banskhori in addition to birds. Tigers T-13, T-42, and T-43 also habitat in this area.

Ranthambore Zone 1

The area accessed by Singh Dwar. T-39 and T-57 are located in this zone, which is more of a buffer zone. The area has become popular due to Noor (T-39...