Tiger reserve · Ranthambore

Ranthambore National Park

Dry forest, lakes and ancient ruins make Ranthambore one of the best places in India to see wild tigers.

LocationSawai Madhopur, 160 km from Jaipur

Project TigerSince 1973

Best timeOctober – June

Ideal stay2 nights, 3–4 safaris

The story

A little history.

Ranthambore was once a hunting reserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur. It became part of Project Tiger in 1973 and a national park in 1980, and its tigers became famous for being seen in daylight among lakes and ruins.

Above the forest stands the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, part of the UNESCO Hill Forts of Rajasthan. The park is also home to leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, deer and hundreds of bird species.

What to see

Don't miss.

Jeep safariAn open six-seater jeep for a quieter, more personal safari.
Canter safariA larger open vehicle seating about 20, good for groups.
Padam Talao & Raj BaghLakes and old pavilions where tigers come to drink.
Ranthambore FortThe thousand-year-old fort inside the park, with the Trinetra Ganesh Temple.
BirdlifePainted storks, serpent eagles, owls and many more.