Trip to Ranthambore National Park - A Tiger Safari

Tiger in Ranthambore National Park

Trip to Ranthambore National Park -  A Tiger Safari

What and where is Ranthambore National Park:

I have been there in Ranthambore National Park which is also one of the biggest and most famous national parks in Northern India. The park comes under the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan 130 km far from Jaipur and 365 Km from Delhi. Once upon a time, it was considered as one of the famous hunting grounds of the Kings and Lords of Jaipur. Still, nowadays the Ranthambore National Park is a major wildlife tourist attraction spot that keeps pulling the eyes of many wildlife photographers.

Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its Bengal tigers, where you can see these animals in their natural habitat. We saw the Tiger in the morning around 8 am. The best times to be there at Ranthambore National Park are in November and May. There are not only Tigers other beautiful animals include the Indian leopard, Nilgai, wild boar, Sambar, striped hyena, sloth bear, southern plains grey langur, rhesus macaque, mugger crocodile and chital.

How much will be the estimated cost per Person:

This trip will cost you around 6000 INR. But it may be higher if you carry some hard luck with you and do not find a tiger on your first visit to the Jungle then you may have to stay for more days which will also increase the length of the trip.

What could be the trip duration?

Trip Duration is 2 to 4 days at least from Delhi to Sawai Madhopur and back.

Jungle Safari Timings:

Time Table Ranthambore National Park
S. No.	Month	Morning Trip	Evening Trip
1	1st October to 31st October	7.00 A.M. to 10.30 A.M.	2.30 P.M. to 6.00 P.M.
2	1st November to 31st January	7.00 A.M. to 10.30 A.M.	2.00 P.M. to 5.30 P.M.
3	1st February to 31st March	6.30 A.M. to 10.00 A.M.	2.30 P.M. to 6.00 P.M.
4	1st April to 15th May	6.00 A.M. to 9.30 A.M.	3.00 P.M. to 6.30 P.M.
5	15th May to 30th June	6.00 A.M. to 9.30 A.M.	3.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M.

How to Reach:

I am a big fan of road trips and love to drive the car on a long route. But here we went through the rail route. Details of Trains are as follows:

Train	Train Name	From	Dep.	To	Arr.	Travel
9810	NZM KOTA SPL Till 30-Sep	NZM	5.15	SWM	11.18	6.03
12904	GOLDN TEMPLE ML	NZM	7.2	SWM	12.55	5.35
12060	KOTA JANSHTBDI	NZM	13.15	SWM	18.02	4.47
19024	FZR BCT JANTA	NDLS	13.3	SWM	21.05	7.35
12926	PASCHIM EXPRESS	NDLS	16.45	SWM	22	5.15
22926	PASCHIM EXPRESS	NDLS	16.45	SWM	22	5.15
12954	AG KRANTI RJDHN	NZM	16.5	SWM	20.36	3.46
12963	MEWAR EXPRESS	NZM	19	SWM	23.56	4.56
12478	SVDK JAM EXP	NDLS	21.5	SWM	2.27	4.37
19020	DEHRADUN EXP	NZM	21.5	SWM	5.2	7.3
29020	DEHRADUN EXPRES	NZM	21.5	SWM	5.2	7.3
12416	INTERCITY EXP	NDLS	22	SWM	3.2	5.2
19806	UHP KOTA EXP	NDLS	3.4	SWM	9.28	5.48
22654	NZM TVC SF EXP	NZM	10.05	SWM	14.51	4.46
22656	NZM TVC SF EXP	NZM	10.05	SWM	14.51	4.46
19804	SVDK KOTA EXP	NDLS	14.15	SWM	21.18	7.03
22942	JAT INDB SF EXP	DSJ	15.1	SWM	20.56	5.46
12472	SWARAJ EXPRESS	NDLS	21.5	SWM	2.27	4.37
12476	SVDK HAPA EXP	NDLS	21.5	SWM	2.27	4.37
12474	SARVODAYA EXP	NDLS	21.5	SWM	2.27	4.37
22918	HW BDTS SF EXP	NZM	23.35	SWM	4.48	5.13
12912	HW BL SUP EXP	NZM	23.35	SWM	4.48	5.13
22634	NZM TVC SF EXP	NZM	23.35	SWM	4.48	5.13

But if you want to drive your own car you may follow the Google route link as given below:

https://goo.gl/maps/JvTsxcZaWdT2

Recommended:

Try to get there in the evening or very early in the morning. Because you have to move to the Ranthambore National Park around 5 am so book your hotel accordingly.

What else is there to check out?

There is a big list of the places which you should explore. Please follow:

There are many points in the National Park and Fort itself.

 Ganesh Temple

 Jain Temple

What should I do?

Do your bookings in advance. Please book Jungle Safari and hotel reservations in advance to avoid any unrest as you may waste your time finding a hotel.

November and May is the time to go there.

Bring a good quality camera with you as you will find a beautiful location to capture.

Fort is very old and beautiful visiting the fort is recommended. From the fort whole range of national parks is visible.

Enjoy the local meal.

What should I not do?

You should not be late in the Morning otherwise you have to wait till evening for the jungle safari.

Do not jump out of your jeep or vehicle while on jungle safari as it is not wise you step out into the Tiger’s home.

Do not drink and Drive as the roads are excellent there, and you may cross your speed limits.

Do not take your own car for Jeep Safari as your own vehicle is not allowed in the jungle.

What could be the proposed Itinerary?

Go to Sawai Madhopur in the late evening or early in the morning to align with the Jungle Safari Timings.

Do Jungle Safari in the Morning or Evening.

Then back to Delhi or home town accordingly.

Check List for Ranthambore

If you are going by your car, please check all the documents are complete.

If you are going by a rented self-drive car that purchases State tax for Rajasthan.

Bring Camera.

Conclusion

Ranthambore is one of the most beautiful and open wide national parks to visit so take leave for 2 to 3 days and enjoy every bit of it with your family and friends. If you did not find Tiger on the first go your visit doesn’t feel bad. It happens with 80% of people.

So go there, have patience and enjoy!

And don’t forget to tell me “How it was?”

Have a look at the pictures from my personal collection:

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