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Ranthambore Tour Packages — Tiger Safari Tours from Delhi & Jaipur

Private Ranthambore tiger safari packages with jeep safaris in different zones, expert naturalists, hand-picked hotels near the park and a private car — as a short safari stay or combined with the Taj Mahal, Jaipur and the Golden Triangle.

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Bengal tiger crossing a safari track in Ranthambore National Park
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Ranthambore safari packages — more safaris, better chances

Short stays built around jeep safaris in different zones. Start at Sawai Madhopur station, or we pick you up from Jaipur or Delhi.

Delhi · Agra · Jaipur + Ranthambore

Ranthambore tours from Delhi, Jaipur & Agra

The Taj Mahal, Jaipur's forts or the full Golden Triangle — with two or three nights at Ranthambore.

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PackageDurationSafarisStarts inBest for
Ranthambore Tiger Safari Package 2 Days2 days / 1 night3 jeep safarisSawai MadhopurThree jeep safaris in different zones over two days — the short stay with a real chance of seeing a tiger.
Ranthambore Tiger Safari Package 3 Days3 days / 2 nights4 jeep safarisSawai MadhopurFour jeep safaris across different core zones — our recommended stay for the best tiger-sighting chances.
Jaipur to Ranthambore Tiger Safari Tour 2 Days2 days / 1 night2 jeep safarisJaipurPrivate car from Jaipur, one night near the park and an evening and a morning jeep safari.
Delhi to Ranthambore Tiger Safari Tour 3 Days3 days / 2 nights3 jeep safarisDelhiDelhi hotel pick-up, two nights at Ranthambore and three jeep safaris, then back to Delhi.
Taj Mahal & Ranthambore Tiger Safari Tour 4 Days4 days / 3 nights3 jeep safarisDelhiThe Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, then two nights at Ranthambore with three jeep safaris.
Delhi, Jaipur & Ranthambore Tour 4 Days4 days / 3 nights3 jeep safarisDelhiJaipur's palaces and Amer Fort, then two nights at Ranthambore with three jeep safaris.
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tour 7 Days7 days / 6 nights4 jeep safarisDelhiThe full Golden Triangle with three nights and four jeep safaris in Ranthambore for the best tiger chances.
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tiger Safari5 days / 4 nights2 jeep safarisDelhiMonuments and wildlife — add a jeep safari in Ranthambore, home of the Bengal tiger.

Ranthambore at a glance

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, is one of the best places in the world to see a wild Bengal tiger. All zones are open from 1 October to 30 June; core zones 1–5 close for the monsoon. The official safari fee from 1 April 2026 is about ₹3,025 per foreign guest in a gypsy. For the best chance of a sighting, plan 3–4 safaris in different zones.

Season
1 Oct – 30 Jun buffer zones in monsoon
Gypsy fee (foreigner)
₹3,025 ≈ US$32 per person, per safari
Safari length
≈ 3.5 hours morning & afternoon
Zones
10 core 1–5 · buffer 6–10
From Delhi / Jaipur
5–6 h / 3.5–4 h by road
Our advice
3–4 safaris different zones

Ranthambore safari update 2026–27

Today: Open: all zones running

Season 1 October 2026 – 30 June 2027. Core zones 1–5 close for the monsoon from 1 July. Zones 1–5 close on Wednesdays and zones 6–10 on Tuesdays (as reported; confirm before you book).

Official safari fees (from 1 April 2026)

VehicleForeign guestIndian guest
Gypsy (open jeep, 6 guests)₹3,025 ≈ US$32₹1,612
Canter (open bus, ~20 guests)₹2,400 ≈ US$26₹987
  • Per person, per safari, as charged by the Rajasthan Forest Department. Fees are revised every year on 1 April.
  • Our packages include these permits plus hotel, car, naturalist and transfers — see the full breakdown in your free quote.

Safari timings by season

MonthsMorning safariAfternoon safari
October6:30 – 10:00 AM2:30 – 6:00 PM
November – January7:00 – 10:30 AM2:00 – 5:30 PM
February – March6:30 – 10:00 AM2:30 – 6:00 PM
April – May6:00 – 9:30 AM3:00 – 6:30 PM
June6:00 – 9:30 AM3:30 – 7:00 PM
July – September (buffer zones only)≈ 6:30 – 10:30 AM≈ 2:00 – 6:00 PM

Approximate — the Forest Department sets exact times each season. Full guide: Ranthambore safari booking, price & timings.

Ranthambore zones — quick guide

Full zone guide

The park is divided into 10 safari zones. Each safari visits one zone, allotted by the Forest Department when permits are booked.

ZoneTypeKey areasWhat to expect
Zone 1CoreNear the main gateDry forest and grassland close to the entrance; popular in summer.
Zone 2CoreLakes & fort sideCore forest towards the lakes and the fort; popular and sells out early.
Zone 3CorePadam Talao, Rajbagh TalaoThe famous lake zone with palace ruins — classic tiger-by-the-lake views.
Zone 4CoreMalik Talao, LakardaLakes, grassland and valleys; known for regular sightings.
Zone 5CoreKachida valleyRocky valleys and open country; good for leopards, sloth bears and tigers.
Zone 6BufferKundalOpen grassland on the park edge; often good for tigers that move out of the core.
Zone 7BufferChidikhoQuieter forest with fewer vehicles.
Zone 8BufferBalasHilly terrain, dense forest; quieter drives.
Zone 9BufferKuwaljiAway from the main gate, near the Chambal side; sloth bears and birds.
Zone 10BufferAantri, Bhuri PahadiRemote buffer area; peaceful and less crowded.

How we give you the best chance of seeing a tiger

  • More safaris, different zones

    Our packages include 3–4 safaris, and we request different zones so you cover more of the tigers' territories.

  • Mornings first

    Tigers are most active in the cool early hours — our plans put the most safaris in the mornings.

  • Experienced naturalists

    Local naturalists read alarm calls, pugmarks and tiger movements, and share the latest sighting news.

  • Permits booked early

    Popular zones sell out — we book on the official portal as soon as your dates are confirmed.

  • Gypsy over canter

    A 6-seat open jeep is quieter and more flexible than a 20-seat canter, with better photo angles.

  • The right season

    March–June is hot but gives the most sightings near water; we advise you on the best dates for your trip.

About Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

Ranthambore lies where the Aravalli and Vindhya hills meet, in Sawai Madhopur district of eastern Rajasthan. Once the private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur, it became one of India's first Project Tiger reserves in 1973 and a national park in 1980. Today it is famous for tigers that are often seen in daylight — around lakes, ancient ruins and banyan trees.

The landscape is dry deciduous forest with open grassland, rocky ridges and three large lakes — Padam Talao, Rajbagh Talao and Malik Talao. Above them rises the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, part of the UNESCO "Hill Forts of Rajasthan" World Heritage Site.

Wildlife you can see

  • Bengal tigers
  • Leopards & sloth bears
  • Sambar, spotted deer & nilgai
  • Mugger crocodiles in the lakes
  • 300+ bird species
  • Banyan trees, ruins & lakes

Gypsy vs canter safari

Gypsy (jeep)Canter (open bus)
Guests6≈ 20
ExperienceQuieter, more flexible, better photosShared, busier, higher seat view
Fee (foreign guest)₹3,025₹2,400
AvailabilitySells out first in peak seasonEasier at short notice
Our pickRecommendedGood budget option

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Excellent tour with lots of memories to take home. Great organisation and guide

Based on my experience Rosa Travel is a serious and honest tour provider with excellent customer service. They responded fast and very honest about all my enquiries and extra wishes before the trip and incorporated all. The car was very clean and in very good condition and the driver also very punctual, reliable and trustworthy. Mr Mohsin, my tour guide was excellent, with local knowledge that only someone who has been doing this tour for almost every day in the past 10 years can have. Needless to say that I did not even see a queue. He also had a great knowledge of the whole Indian history and its transformation into modern society…

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Warm, insightful and friendly guide! Highly recommend!

Our guide Zameer was incredible! He shared so many interesting facts about the history, architecture, and city of Agra and the surrounding area. But even more important that his knowledge, was his welcoming and warm demeanor. Zameer made our group feel welcome and like friends; he was kind, shared jokes and stories, and made our entire experience a complete delight. I cannot recommend him more!

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highly recommend!!

I highly recommend Rosa Travel. They made unforgettable memories for my family. Especially the guide "Farhan Khan" was kind and nice. He took many special pictures for us. Explanations of Agra& Taj Mahal's history were also informative. Thank you to him for guiding us in the hot weather.

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Insightful, efficient, and professional

This was one of if not the best tours I've been on in over 30 years of my life. Our guide Zameer was extremely knowledgeable and it was clear he had a passion for history. He shared stories, insight, and was able to answer almost all the questions the group had. If he didn't know, he didn't make things up like most tour guides. This was a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend a tour with Zameer.

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Great tour of Delhi-Mathura Vrindavan-Agra-Fatehpur Sikiri-Delhi

Great Trip! I went 4D3N trip with my family in December 2022 to Mathura-Vrindavan-Agra-Fatehpur Sikiri-Delhi. The trip was excellently planned by Faisal Siddiqui and not at all tiring. The driver Mr Khemchand Sharma ji was outstanding he was on-time in the entire trip, professional, safe and caring. Every place we had guided tours and everyone is professional, friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the places. The trip to Taj Mahal was one of the great unique experiences that we had. Mr Zameer Khan as our tour guide to Taj Mahal has enhanced the experience of Taj with his professionalism, and knowledge of Taj. I highly recommend Zameer's services…

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Review of our guide Zamir. It felt like became our friend in such a short period of time. He was extremely knowledgeable, honest, kind with his time, took us everywhere we wanted to go. Other guides have been pushy, and can sometimes try to hustle tourists, Zamir rather shared our experience with us, and helped Shepard us through Agra and gave us the best areas for pictures, foods, and momentos for the trip. If I come back or have relatives going to the area, they are getting the high recommendation to ask for Zamir.

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Highly recommended this tour!!

Fantastic tour of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort!! Our car ride was super cozy, with extra cushions for comfort, and our guide Nazeer was super knowledgeable and kind! He even helped us cut all the lines and shared fun side stories and had answers to alll out touristy questions :)

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Very informative and organized tour

The tour was magnificent, very informative and organized. Mr. Kalim our tour guide gave us an in depth info about taj mahal and agra fort. And our driver mr vishan drives us safely point to point. All in all it was an easy and unforgetable experience.

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Excellent tour

We had a knowledgable tour guide Mr.Mohsin ,who never failed to keep us engaged and entertained.his explanation are very clear and true. The trip was really awesome and we really enjoyed and will Definately engaged this guide to visit again in future. Recommended for your engagement ! Professional,trustworthy,on time,friendly and good communication skills

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Very knowledgeable, superb photographer and most of all a wonderful person that treated us so well. We highly recommend him as your tour guide.

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An activity-filled day

We certainly got more than we expected with this tour! The day started when we got picked up from outside our accommodation in South Delhi by our driver in a comfortable SUV at 6am and we got on the road to Agra. The SUV was stocked with bottled water and snacks. Because of the fog we couldn't see a lot but there wasn't much traffic either…

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Taj Mahal day tour was amazing

Best thing we could of done was to book a tour guide. Moshan Khan was absolutely amazing. He was so informative, polite and very challenged in making our visit pleasant. Definitely recommend

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Very interesting visit to Taj Mahal with very good tour guide

Its really a good tour to Taj Mahal.very beautiful building.I was a companied by Mr.Mohsin khan as tour guide. He is really good tour guide, nice person also. He explained all the things about the place that I visited very details.highly recommended to use him during your tour

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Epic tour to Taj Mahal

Very comfortable vehicle and safe driving. Drivers English wasn't always able to be understood although this didn't alter the overall experience. Stopped for breakfast at place where food was nice but place a little average. Tour guide who showed us around Taj Mahal and Agra Fort was awesome - great English, got us through queues quickly and took great photos. Didn't like going to marble shop and declined another selling opportunity. Yummy lunch at restaurant on way home.

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Taj Mahal is the best part of today's trip!

All part is perfect! I love all experiences in Agra today! The weather is good enough, the place we visited are amazing, and the guide is the best for all explanation and his history class. We'd love it!!

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Raju our driver was very good. Drove safely amidst the fog. Mohsein,our tour guide was good too, great photographer !

I took one day Agra tour( Taj mahal, lunch,delhi hotel pickup,dropoff ). Happy with the service!

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Deepen the understanding of history

Mohsin is perfect travel guide with high level of knowledge and with humors. He has an expertise when you want to capture the beautiful scenery on your phone

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Beautiful trip

Everything beautiful, with mr. Zameer explaining beautifully "symmetrical Taj Mahal like husband and wife"

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Agra full day from Delhi

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very nice

he is kindly and comfortable man, and passinable guide very nice trip today very goog man thank you.

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Ranthambore tour & safari FAQs

Which is the best Ranthambore tour package?

If seeing a tiger is your main goal, choose the 3-day Ranthambore Tiger Safari Package with four jeep safaris in different zones. If you also want the Taj Mahal, the 4-day Taj Mahal & Ranthambore tour or the 7-day Golden Triangle with Ranthambore (four safaris) are the most popular.

How many safaris do I need to see a tiger in Ranthambore?

No one can guarantee a sighting, but your chances rise sharply with more drives. We recommend at least three safaris, ideally four, spread over mornings and afternoons in different zones.

How much does a Ranthambore safari cost?

From 1 April 2026, the official Forest Department fee is about ₹3,025 per foreign guest for a gypsy safari and ₹2,400 for a canter (Indian guests: ₹1,612 / ₹987). Our packages add the hotel, car, naturalist and transfers — ask for a free quote.

How do I book a Ranthambore safari?

Safari permits are sold only on the Rajasthan Forest Department's official FMDSS portal, in each guest's name with passport or ID details. As a licensed operator, we book the permits for you as part of your package and send you the confirmation.

Gypsy or canter — which should I choose?

A gypsy (open jeep, 6 guests) is quieter, quicker and better for photos, so we recommend it. A canter (open bus, about 20 guests) costs less and is easier to get at short notice.

What is the best time to visit Ranthambore?

October to June, when all zones are open. November to February is pleasant but cold on early drives; March to June is hot but the best for sightings, as tigers come to the lakes and waterholes.

Is Ranthambore open now?

Open: all zones running. Season 1 October 2026 – 30 June 2027. Core zones 1–5 close for the monsoon from 1 July.

Which zone is best for tiger sighting in Ranthambore?

Core zones 1–5, around the lakes and valleys, are the most popular for tigers, with zones 3 and 4 often mentioned. Sightings move with the tigers, though, so we request a mix of zones and use our naturalists' latest information.

How do I reach Ranthambore from Delhi, Jaipur or Agra?

Ranthambore is next to Sawai Madhopur town. By road it is about 5–6 hours from Delhi, 3.5–4 hours from Jaipur and 4–5 hours from Agra; by train it is about 5 hours from Delhi. Our packages include a private car, or we meet you at Sawai Madhopur station.

What documents do I need for the safari?

Foreign guests need their passport details at booking and must carry the same original passport to the park gate. Indian guests need a government photo ID such as Aadhaar.

Can I add Ranthambore to a Golden Triangle tour?

Yes. Ranthambore lies between Agra and Jaipur, so it fits naturally into a Golden Triangle. Choose our 5-day or 7-day Golden Triangle with Ranthambore, or ask us to add nights to any tour.

What other animals can I see in Ranthambore?

Leopards, sloth bears, striped hyenas, sambar and spotted deer, nilgai, wild boar, mugger crocodiles and over 300 species of birds — plus langur monkeys around the fort and lakes.

Is Ranthambore Fort worth visiting?

Yes. The 10th-century fort inside the park is part of the UNESCO "Hill Forts of Rajasthan" site and has the much-visited Trinetra Ganesh temple. It is a lovely half-day between safaris.

Where will I stay in Ranthambore?

In a hotel or jungle resort close to the park gates on Ranthambore Road. With the all-inclusive package we suggest options in your budget, from comfortable 3-star hotels to luxury jungle lodges.

Are Ranthambore safaris suitable for children and seniors?

Yes. Children of all ages can join (permits are needed for everyone). The tracks are bumpy, so guests with back problems should tell us — a gypsy with fewer people or a shorter plan can help.

Sources for this page

Safari fees, season and zone information shown for November 2026, based on the latest Forest Department notifications. The Forest Department can change fees, timings and zone rules at short notice — your quote always shows the current fee. *Free cancellation applies to hotels and transport; safari permits follow the park's rules. US$ amounts are approximate (₹94 ≈ US$1).

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