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Image: Rana.choudhuri / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Ranthambore National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Use the Rajasthan forest e-permit system for safari reservations; slots are limited and tied to zones and vehicles.
This link opens Booking.com, a third-party site.
Safari vehicles (gypsies and canters) are the only way to explore the park. The terrain is hilly with rough roads. The fort has steep, uneven steps and is not wheelchair accessible. Most luxury resorts have accessible rooms. The park gate area is generally accessible.
Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest and most renowned national parks in northern India. Situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill ranges, the park is known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see these majestic predators in the wild. The park's landscape is a fascinating blend of natural beauty and historical heritage — the ancient Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 10th century, rises dramatically within the park alongside crumbling chattris, ancient temples, and a mosque. Tigers here are famously bold and can often be spotted during daytime, making this park a photographer's paradise.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Oct - Feb) | 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Summer (Mar - Jun) | 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Two safari slots per day (morning and evening). Zone allocation is random for online bookings. The park office at Sawai Madhopur opens at 5:00 AM for morning safaris.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gypsy Safari (Indian) | INR 800 - 1,200 per person |
| Gypsy Safari (Foreigner) | INR 2,000 - 3,500 per person |
| Canter Safari (Indian) | INR 600 - 800 per person |
| Canter Safari (Foreigner) | INR 1,500 - 2,000 per person |
| Guide Fee | INR 400 - 600 per trip (mandatory) |
| Camera Fee | INR 200 (still), INR 500 (video) |
| Fort Entry | INR 25 (Indian), INR 200 (Foreigner) |
Gypsy (6-seater jeep) provides better wildlife viewing but is more expensive. Canter (20-seater open bus) is budget-friendly but less maneuverable. Premium zone surcharges may apply.
Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan 322001
26.0173° N, 76.5026° E
Nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport (180 km, approximately 3.5 hours by road). Taxis and buses are available from Jaipur.
Sawai Madhopur Junction (11 km from park) is a major railway station on the Delhi-Mumbai line. Well-connected to Delhi (5 hours), Jaipur (2.5 hours), and Mumbai (14 hours). Many trains stop here.
Sawai Madhopur is connected by NH-11 to Jaipur (180 km) and by state highways to Kota (110 km). State transport buses run from Jaipur, Kota, and Delhi.
Auto-rickshaws and taxis available from Sawai Madhopur station to hotels and park gate. Most resorts provide complimentary transfers. Safari gypsies and canters depart from the park gate.
Dry deciduous forests dominated by Dhak (Flame of the Forest), Banyan, Pipal, and Neem trees. The park has three main lakes — Padam Talao, Malik Talao, and Raj Bagh — surrounded by scrubland and grassland.
Home to approximately 75-80 Bengal tigers, along with leopards, sloth bears, striped hyenas, sambar deer, chital, nilgai, wild boar, and marsh crocodiles. The park is famous for its bold, diurnal tigers that are often seen near ruins and lakes.
The area around Ranthambore has been a protected hunting ground since the time of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The Ranthambore Fort, dating to the 10th century AD, has witnessed battles between Rajputs, Delhi Sultans, and Mughals. The area was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and a national park in 1980. It became a Project Tiger reserve in 1973. The park gained international fame through its tigers, particularly the legendary tigress Machli (T-16), often called the 'Queen of Ranthambore,' who was one of the most photographed tigers in the world.
