RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Jungle Info
Ranthambore National Park is located about 13.5 kilometers from the city of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. Located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges, this is one of the finest places to view wild animals, especially as they are used to being stared at here. The park covers an area of approximately 400 sq km, and if combined with the area of Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary area, is around 500 sq km. Ranthambore National Park is dotted with structures that remind you of bygone eras. There are numerous water bodies scattered all across the park, which provide perfect relief to the wild animals during the scorching hot days in summers. A huge fort, after which the park is named, towers over the park atop a hill. There are many ruins of bygone eras scattered all over the jungle, which give it a unique, wonderful and mixed flavor of nature, history and wildlife. Tigers at Ranthambore National park have been known to even hunt in full view of human visitors.
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Ranthambore National Park is located about 13.5 kilometers from the city of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. Located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges, this is one of the finest places to view wild animals, especially as they are used to being stared at here. The park covers an area of approximately 400 sq km, and if combined with the area of Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary area, is around 500 sq km. Ranthambore National Park is dotted with structures that remind you of bygone eras. There are numerous water bodies scattered all across the park, which provide perfect relief to the wild animals during the scorching hot days in summers. A huge fort, after which the park is named, towers over the park atop a hill. There are many ruins of bygone eras scattered all over the jungle, which give it a unique, wonderful and mixed flavor of nature, history and wildlife. Tigers at Ranthambore National park have been known to even hunt in full view of human visitors.
Nearby Gates
Delhi - Sawai Madhopur – Ranthambore (By Train)
In the morning, pick-up from the advised location & transfer to Hazrat Nizamuddin train station in Delhi to board the train for Sawai Madhopur (07:40 Hrs), which is the nearest train station for Ranthambore National Park. Our company representative will be there for pick-up assistance from the advised location & will be with you for train boarding assistance & the till departure of the train from this station. (Half day on train board approx 5 ½ Hrs. Our priority is to provide 1 AC Coach (Top class seating arrangement) but it depends on the availability of train tickets status as well. Usually, to secure a berth on 1 AC Coach, it is advisable to book your journey at least 95 days in advance. Berths in 2 AC & 3 AC train coaches can be booked within 90 to 30 days or later for a scheduled travel date). On arrival at Sawai Madhopur Train station, (13:00 HRS) you will be welcomed by our representative. You will find him easily as he will be there at Sawai Madhopur train station holding a Placard of your name. After meet & greet, board the exclusive vehicle to get a transfer to your pre-booked Wildlife Resort. After completing all check-in formalities & lunch, enjoy your afternoon jeep safari for Ranthambore National Park. This 03 hrs of jeep safari will give you the opportunity to explore the flora & fauna of Ranthambore Forest. The safari will be conducted with a 6 seater shared open jeep with an expert naturalist & driver, both of whom are well aware of all the proximities & viewing zones of the national park to provide you best wildlife safari experience. You also can opt for a private jeep with applicable supplement cost at the time of booking this tour. Enjoy your evening at the resort with Rajasthani folk music & dance arranged by resort management on every alternate evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at the wildlife resort
-Afternoon jeep safari.
Ranthambore National Park
In the morning, after self-service at your room for tea / coffee, get ready to board the morning jeep safari vehicle for another 3 hrs to explore the wildlife. After finishing the AM safari, return to the resort for breakfast & free time for leisure, relaxation or to enjoy resort activities like swimming pool, indoor outdoor games etc. After lunch, go for an afternoon jeep safari to the national park. Enjoy your evening at the resort with Rajasthani folk music & dance arranged by the resort management on every alternate evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at the wildlife resort.
- Morning & Afternoon jeep safari.
Ranthambore Sawai Madhopur – Delhi
In the morning, after self-service at your room for tea / coffee, get ready to board the morning jeep safari vehicle for a final 3 hrs to explore the wildlife of Ranthambore National park. After finishing AM safari, return to the resort for breakfast & completion of check-out formalities. At 11:45 hours, pick-up & straight transfer to Sawai Madhopur train station. Our company representative will be there for pick-up assistance & will be with you for train boarding assistance & till departure of the train from this station at 12:30 Hrs. (Half day on the train board approx 05 ½ Hrs. Our priority is to provide 01 AC Coach (Top class seating arrangement) but it depends on the availability of train tickets status as well. Usually, to secure a berth on 1 AC Coach, it is advisable to book your journey at least 95 days in advance. Berths in 2 AC & 3 AC train coaches can be booked within 90 to 30 days or later for a scheduled travel date). On arrival at Hazrat Nizamuddin train station in Delhi (18:15 HRS), you will be welcomed by our representative, you can find him easily as he will be there holding a placard of your name. After meet & greet board the exclusive vehicle to get a transfer for your advised location / hotel / Airport. Tour & services will end here.
-Morning jeep safari.
Transportation By Bus
Transportation By Air
Transportation By Train
Latitude-Longitude
26.01408778072235, 76.50205921589112
Safari Timing
- Morning 05:30--10:00
- Afternoon 02:30--05:30
Seasonal Timing
- Summer 05:00--09:30
Weather
- Summerranging between 21℃ and 42℃
Forest Rules
There are 10 safari zones in Ranthambore National Park: Zones 1-10. Although the park initially had just 5 Zones, the other 5 were added as it grew in popularity. Even though it is believed that Zones 1-5 are the best for spotting tigers, Zones 6-10 also offer sufficient opportunities for tiger sighting. Among these, Zone 2, dotted with numerous water holes, is the most important zone in the park where several animals are regularly spotted, including leopards. Zone 6 Kundal is different from all the other zones, both in terms of its landscape & the opportunities for spotting birds, including the endangered Red Headed Vultures.
Canter Safari in Ranthambore National Park is conducted in a 20 seater open bus which operates in some of the safari zones.
Forest Features
Enter the Tiger Reserve with a valid ticket. Take official guide with you inside the Tiger Reserve. Drive slowly; maximum speed limit is 20 km/hr. Always carry drinking water. Maintain silence and discipline during excursions. Allow the animals to have the right of the way Wear colors which match with nature Take care of your children. Maintain safe distance from animals. Follow the instruction given by park officials. Park vehicles only in parking areas and road layoffs. Report incidences of breaking of rules, forest fires and any damage to habitat or wildlife, if any, to the park officials.
Ranthambore National Park is home to a rich variety of birds, thanks to its diverse terrain & numerous water bodies.
Flora and Fauna
Flora
In the popular national park of Ranthambore the terrain alternates between dry deciduous forests and open grassy meadow. There are about 539 species of flowering plants in Ranthambore National Park. T
Apart from the tiger, other big cats of the Ranthambore reserve park are Leopard, Leopard cat, Desert cat, Caracal, Fishing cat and Jungle cat. However, the park is the home to these so many big cats, but the tigers are the lords of this land and rule the region with pride. This forest also provides food and shelter to large predators like Sloth Bear, Jackal, Striped Hyena, Desert fox, Palm civet, crocodile, common mongoose, python and many others. There are few other animals which are found in abundance in these areas are the spotted deer (chital) and Sambhar deer - the two species of antlers along with the Indian Gazelle (Chinkara ) and the Bluebull (Nilgai ) - the two species of antelopes.
Activity
Birds Watching , Gypsy Safari , Canter Safari
A Jeep Safari in Ranthambore is conducted on a 6 seater vehicle, both for morning & evening safaris
Booking Policies
No refund / cancellation are permissible after confirmed booking. Bookings are non-transferable. Reserved seats cannot be resold / exchanged with any other visitor. Photo copy of the Identity proo
The ID Proof details like number/type etc mention during booking should be complete & correct and same as in your original ID Proof , since it is mandatory to be reproduced the same ID Proof at counter for collection of boarding pass.Booking made by incomplete/incorrect detail of ID-Proof will be treated as invalid. The visitor is required to positively report for boarding Gypsy/Canter 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of any designated boarding point. There are no charges for Still Camera. With the effect from September 15, 2018, the advance online safari booking ticket for visitors has been opened for 365 days i.e. visitors can book tickets a year ago. Under unavoidable circumstances, the entry/ excursions can be prohibited for the allotted zone.
