Photo: Ranthambore
Tigers among the ruins of a thousand-year-old fort.
Ranthambore National Park, near Sawai Madhopur, was once a royal hunting ground. Today it is one of the most successful tiger reserves in India, with dry forest, lakes and ancient ruins where tigers are often seen in the open.
Safaris run morning and afternoon in open jeeps (gypsies) and larger canters, in fixed zones. Inside the park, Ranthambore Fort sits on a hill above the forest; it is part of the UNESCO Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Travelling with Kurja: see the group trips that visit Ranthambore, or ask for a private trip planned around your dates.
- Best time
- October to June
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights (3–4 safaris)
- Airport
- Jaipur
- Railway
- Sawai Madhopur
Top Tourist Places in Ranthambore
Must visit Jungle safariAdventure and safari
Ranthambore FortHistory and ruins
Tenth-century hill fort inside the park, part of the UNESCO Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Trinetra Ganesh TempleTemples and holy sites
Ancient temple to Ganesha inside the fort; pilgrims send it wedding invitations.
Padam TalaoNature, lakes and hills
The park’s largest lake, with the Jogi Mahal on its shore.
Plan a Ranthambore Trip
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Things to Do
Food to try
- Camp and resort meals – Most visitors eat at their resort; Rajasthani thalis are the local favourite.
Travel tips
- Book safaris on the official portal as soon as your dates are fixed; they sell out.
- Carry ID for every traveller (it is checked at the gate).
- Wear earth colours and keep quiet on safari.
How to Reach
Sawai Madhopur is on the main Delhi–Mumbai railway line.
- Jaipur · Car or train160 km, 3–3.5 hours
- Delhi · Train380 kmFast trains in about 5 hours.
- Agra · Car280 km, 5–6 hours
Best Time to Visit
The park is open from 1 October to 30 June; the core zones close in the monsoon. Tiger sightings are best in the hot months of March to May.
- WinterOctober–February · 6–28°CBeautiful light and pleasant safaris; mornings are cold in open jeeps.
- Summer (best for tigers)March–June · 35–45°CTigers come to the water; sightings are most frequent.
- MonsoonJuly–SeptemberCore zones are closed.
Questions
How many safaris should I take?
Three or four give you a good chance of seeing a tiger.
Jeep or canter?
Jeeps (6 seats) are quieter and more flexible; canters (about 20 seats) are cheaper and easier to book.
Nearby Cities
Reviewed by Kurja Travel team, updated 1 Nov 2026.