Ranthambore National Park
Safari Booking
Ranthambore National Park is one of India’s most famous wildlife destinations. It is home to dry deciduous forests and diverse wildlife such as the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar deer, striped hyena, sloth bear, gray langur, rhesus macaque, mugger crocodile, and chital.
Ranthambore Tiger Safari Charges (Per Person)
| Type of Vehicle | Indian | Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsy | ₹2000 | ₹3400 |
| Canter | ₹1400 | ₹2900 |
Please Note
- Tatkal Booking (Indian): ₹24,000 per Gypsy (Full Gypsy only).
- Tatkal Booking (Foreigner): ₹35,000 per Gypsy (Full Gypsy only).
- Safari booking for today’s evening and tomorrow’s morning is considered current booking. Availability is not guaranteed. If Gypsy or Canter is sold out during booking, the amount will be refunded within 3 working days.
- For Indians: Half Day Gypsy – ₹35,000 | Full Day Gypsy – ₹62,000.
Ranthambore Safari Timings
| Period | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| 1 October – 31 October | 06:30 AM – 10:00 AM | 02:30 PM – 06:00 PM |
| 1 November – 31 January | 07:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 02:00 PM – 05:30 PM |
| 1 February – 31 March | 06:30 AM – 10:00 AM | 02:30 PM – 06:00 PM |
| 1 April – 15 May | 06:00 AM – 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM – 06:30 PM |
| 16 May – 30 June | 06:00 AM – 09:30 AM | 03:30 PM – 07:00 PM |
Important Notes
- Safari zones are allotted based on availability.
- Visitors can choose either Zones 1–6 or Zones 7–10.
- There are 10 safari zones in Ranthambore National Park.
- If Zones 1–6 are selected, the safari will be conducted in any one of these zones depending on availability. The same applies to Zones 7–10.
Private Accommodation (Hotels & Resorts)
| Hotel Category | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Budget Hotels | Starting ₹1500 |
| 3★ Hotels | Starting ₹3000 |
| 5★ Hotels | Starting ₹7000 |
* Above prices are based on twin sharing basis.
About Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is one of the most famous wildlife reserves in India.
The park gets its name from the historic Ranthambore Fort, located within its boundaries.
During the British era, these forests were mainly used as hunting grounds by the royal family of Jaipur.
After India gained independence, the government introduced policies to protect forests and wildlife.
In 1955, the forest area was declared the Sawai Madhopur Wildlife Sanctuary.
However, the tiger population continued to decline, which led to stronger conservation efforts.
In 1973, the Government of India launched the famous Project Tiger initiative to protect the endangered Bengal tiger.
By 1980, twelve villages inside the forest were relocated and the area was officially declared a
National Park. Over time, surrounding forest regions were also included in the protected zone.
Today, Ranthambore National Park is considered one of the best places in India to spot wild tigers
and is among the most popular tiger reserves in the world.
Core Park Area
275 km²
Total Area (with Buffer)
392 km²
Tiger Reserve Area
1334 km²
Elevation
215 – 505 meters above sea level
Terrain
Tropical dry forests, open grasslands, rocky hills, lakes, and streams.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is between
April and June, just before the monsoon season. During this period,
wildlife sightings — especially of tigers — are more frequent as animals often come
out near water sources.