Ranthambore Safari Booking

One of India's most popular tiger reserves is Ranthambore National Park. Wildlife enthusiasts will be captivated by the Ranthambore forest's pristine beauty, grace, and strength alone. The jungle safari, which is arranged by the forest officials, is a convenient way to experience the enchanted features of this national reserve park. There are many different kinds of wildlife in the Ranthambore National Park, which is primarily governed by nature. The only way to travel deep into the jungle and have a chance of seeing tigers is to take a safari excursion. Exploring the park might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience because of its captivating terrain, which includes exotic lakes, lush deciduous trees, water holes, and several tiny hills in addition to the remnants of old monuments. The fauna which include hundreds of bird species and wild mammals and reptiles will provide you a sense of adventure with the feeling of expected sighting or encountering of wild predators like tigers, leopards, wild boars, etc.

The safari for the Ranthambore National Forest can be booked online from us, and the booking can be done a maximum of 90 days in advance. One can book the safari online by paying the required fees on our website, which include the entry fee, Jeep or canter fee, naturist/guide fee, and accommodation charge. The entry fee, Jeep or Canter fee, and guide fee are mandatory, whereas the accommodation is optional.  There is no type of accommodation available inside the Ranthambore National Park. However, there are plenty of budget hotels, luxurious hotels, and exotic resorts available outside the park, just at the fringe of the park. You can stay there for the night and go for the safari tour in the morning or afternoon shift. The safari service is available in two shifts—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The safari tour for the public is allowed during the months from October to June of every year. One shift is 3 and a half hours long only, and the entry and exit times are fixed, which change with the changing of the season.

There are two types of vehicles available for the safari: one is a Jeep with six seats, and the second is a canter with 20 seats. The total of the 20 jeeps and 20 canters are allowed in one shift, and both vehicles are open from the top and sides, especially modified for the best viewing experience. All these vehicles are attached to the forest department for the safari tour.  The guides or trackers are also registered naturalists and belong to the local communities that have known the jungle for many generations and are very well aware of the behaviors of the wild animals in the park. As there is a large rush of wildlife tourists in the Ranthambore, it is highly advised to book the safari, especially the Jeep safari, in advance before visiting the Ranthambore. At the entrance of the park, some formalities are necessary to fulfill at the entry gate, such as filling up the forms with the naturalist details, visitors' details, etc. 

Tatkal Safari Booking in Ranthambore -
The forest department of the Ranthambore National Park has also initiated a Tatkal booking quota from October 2016 on the line of the Tatkal ticket booking system in the Indian Railway. The Tatkal booking system in Ranthambore is managed by forest officials at the booking counter in Ranthambore.  The Tatkal booking quota is available for foreigners and Indian visitors alike with an extra charge as a Tatkal fee of total INR 15000 per Jeep safari instead of the regular safari fee of INR 5500 per Jeep. Under this quota, a maximum of 20 Jeeps is allowed to tackle a large number of tourist visits daily without any prior advance booking. So, if you didn't book your safari in advance before visiting Ranthambore, then you don't have to disappoint, as you can avail this facility of Tatkal booking by paying around double the amount of the regular booking charge. Tatkal bookings can be made a day prior to the safari date. 

Ranthambore Safari Zone
Zone 1: It is the entry area through Singh Dwar. This zone has been popular due to the return of tiger Noor with her cubs, and a lot of people spotted it. Other places in this zone where one can spot a tiger are Sultanpur, Tuti Ka Nalla, and Peela Pani.
Zone 2: This zone has reported a number of sightings of tigers as well as leopards as it has water points or lakes. Some places in this zone where people can spot a tiger are Nal Ghati, Jogi Mahal, and Phutakot.
Zone 3: In this zone, some primary points where sightings are reported are Padam Talab, Raj Bagh, and High Point. Padam Talab is one such point where you can't wait to see some big tigers.
Zone 4: This zone used to be the home of the famous tigress of Ranthambore, Machli. It has a number of places where tigers can be seen. Some important points for sighting are Malik Talab, Singh Dwar, Lambi, and Adidaant.
Zone 5: The entry to this zone is the same as zone 4. There are a few common spots in this zone, which are: Baghda, Singh Dwar, Jokha, and Anatpur.
Zones 6–10 were added later, and access to these zones is on the completely opposite side from zones 1–5.

Zone 6: This zone shares its boundaries with Zone 1; therefore, there are high chances of spotting tiger Noor with her cubs. It has more open lands with huge mountains, where one can spot the Indian Gazelle and a lot of different birds as well. As this zone is close to the village, sightings are reported of tiger Kumbha killing and feeding on the cattle. Some points where tigers have been spotted in this zone are Patwa Ki Baori, Kala Pani, and Soleshwar.
Zone 7: This zone has comparatively fewer points for the sighting. Some of these are Jamoda, Rajbagh Naka, and Chidikho.
Zone 8: The same tigers as Zone 7 could be spotted here. The areas where they were spotted earlier are Neemli Dang, Bhat, Balas, and Kali.
Zone 9: This zone is around 45 minutes away from the tiger reserve and is located on the banks of the river Chakal. This zone is home to the tiger Fateh, who is an aggressive male tiger who was once captured on trap cams, killing a sloth bear. This zone is also home to sloth bears and aquatic birds.
Zone 10: In this zone, tigers as well as birds could be spotted at Kushalipura, Banskhori, and Aantri.

History of Ranthambore Fort
The history of the Ranthambore Fort is a history of the many different kingdoms that fought and conquered it throughout the centuries. Located among the forests of Sawai Madhopur, the fort’s creation is accredited to the Chauhan Dynasty, under the reign of King Sapaldaksha, around 944 CE, with some records also suggesting the fort was built under the initiative of another Chauhan king, King Jayant, in 1110 CE, but then captured by the Ghirudi Empire in 1192. Later, the fort was said to have been captured by the Mamluk Dynasty in 1226 under the rule of Sham Ud-din Iltutmish, after which the Chauhan Dynasty recaptured the fort in 1235.

In 1259, however, the Ranthambore Fort was yet again captured by another Mamluk Sultan, Nasir Ud-din Mahmud, on his third attempt, after two previous attempts in 1248 and 1253. Having changed ownerships multiple times, Ranthambore Fort has also seen the rule of the kingdom of Mewar between 1326 and 1364 and again between 1433 and 1468, after which it was captured by Bahadur Shah in 1532.

It was much later, in 1558, that the fort was captured by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar, which was under their control until the mid-18th century. With the Mughal Empire in decline, the Marathas made several failed attempts to seize the fort, which still remained under the Mughal authority. It could be a major convincing by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh, the then ruler of Jaipur, to the Mughals to let him have the fort. Though, after being denied the fort, he fortified the nearby village before naming it Sawai Madhopur. It would be then, in 1765, that Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh would be given the Ranthambore Fort for himself.

Its location and design are what made the Ranthambore Fort a much-wanted fort by different kingdoms, who often made several attempts to have it under their control. Passed down through powerful dynasties such as the Rajputs, Mamluks, and Mughals, glimpses of it can be seen in the fort itself.