Ranthambore Tiger Safari Rajasthan | Jeep & Canter Safari

Highlights

Bengal tiger sightings in dramatic fort-and-lake landscape

10 safari zones — core zones (1–5) and buffer zones (6–10)

Zone 3 (Padam Talao) — highest tiger sighting consistency

Open-top Gypsy (6 seats) or Canter (20 seats) options

10th-century UNESCO Ranthambore Fort visible from safari route

Mugger crocodiles, leopards, sloth bears, 320+ bird species

Morning and afternoon safari shifts available

Expert registered naturalist guide on every safari

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Government safari permit (Gypsy or Canter as booked)
Registered naturalist / guide fees
Driver charges
Forest entry fees

What's Not Included

Transport to/from Sawai Madhopur
Hotel accommodation
Meals and beverages
Personal expenses
Tatkal (last-minute) premium charges if applicable
Camera/video fees if applicable

Important Information

Park CLOSED July, August, September (full monsoon closure)

Park open October 1 to June 30 only

Zones 1–5 closed every Tuesday; Zones 6–10 closed every Wednesday

Permits are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE — no date, name or shift changes

Book at least 90 days in advance for October–February peak season

Original government-issued photo ID mandatory at the gate — photocopies not accepted

Children under 5 years: free entry, no permit required

Safari vehicles are open-top — wear warm layers for early morning safaris in winter

Neutral clothing only (brown, green, beige) — bright colours not permitted

No smoking, no alcohol inside the park

Photography permitted; flash photography prohibited; maintain silence near animals

Prices subject to change — verify on forestrajasthan.com before booking

Safari Options

3.5 hours per shift • 6 passengers

Open-top 4x4 Gypsy — intimate, ideal for photography and small groups. Access all 10 zones.

3.5 hours per shift • 20 passengers

Open-roof large shared bus — budget-friendly group option. Access all 10 zones.

3.5 hours per shift • 6 passengers

Premium last-minute vehicle booking when advance quota is full. Priced per vehicle.

Ticket Pricing

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Prices are approximate and subject to change. Confirm current rates at the time of booking.

Child Policy

Children under 5 years: Free entry, no permit required
Children 5–12 years: Same permit rate as adults; age proof required
No formal minimum age restriction for the safari

Wildlife You May Spot

Animals

Bengal Tiger Indian Leopard Sloth Bear Striped Hyena Mugger Crocodile Chital (Spotted Deer) Sambar Deer Nilgai Blackbuck Chinkara Wild Boar Grey Langur Rhesus Macaque Indian Porcupine Honey Badger

Birds

Indian Peafowl Crested Serpent Eagle Red-headed Vulture Painted Stork Osprey Marsh Harrier Indian Paradise Flycatcher 320+ species total

Zones

Zone 1 — Rocky terrain, dense undergrowth Zone 2 — Open grasslands and waterholes Zone 3 — Padam Talao lake, Raj Bagh ruins (BEST for tigers) Zone 4 — Deep valleys, high biodiversity Zone 5 — Bamboo clumps, open meadows Zone 6 — Kundal, birdwatching, quieter Zone 7 — Chidikho, sloth bears and hyenas Zone 8 — Balas, panoramic views Zone 9 — Kuwalji, remote wilderness (T-42 territory) Zone 10 — Bhuriphadi, open grassland vista

Best Time to Visit

Best

March, April, May

Good

February, October, November

Avoid

July, August, September

March–May offers highest tiger sighting probability as animals congregate at waterholes. Oct–Feb is peak tourist season with pleasant weather but higher booking demand.

What to See

Lake shore forest, historic ruins, morning mist — highest tiger sighting consistency. Best for first-time visitors.

Included in safari permit

Dense forest, leopards, sloth bears alongside tigers. Best for biodiversity enthusiasts.

Included in safari permit

10th-century UNESCO-listed fort visible from Zone 3 and 4 routes — the only tiger reserve in the world with a medieval fort inside.

Visible from safari route

Excellent birdwatching — Red-headed Vulture regularly sighted. Quieter, fewer safari vehicles.

Included in safari permit

Three lakes inside the reserve — attract mugger crocodiles, waterfowl and big cats to drink.

On safari route

Suitable For

Wildlife photographers Tiger enthusiasts Families with children Couples Nature lovers History buffs (fort ruins on the safari route)

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Suitable For

Wildlife photographers Tiger enthusiasts Families with children Couples Nature lovers History buffs (fort ruins on the safari route)

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