The Ranthambore Tiger — Attraction in Rajasthan

Thoroughly enjoyed my safari trips to see the tigers! If you are one of the lucky ones to see them, and we saw tigers on two different days. The viewable area of the park has 10 zones, and 30 tigers within those 10 zones. Overall there is 80 tigers in the whole park. My recommendation is to only go in the mornings. More than once, and different guides say this because it is too hot in the afternoons and the animals come out after 6pm, the closure of the park time. Our first trip out was an afternoon jeep, which I wish I would have know not to go in the afternoon because I wouldn’t have wasted my time. The guides that day were less than helpful or explanatory. Our first cantor trip in the morning, we went to Zone 3. What a gorgeous zone! The landscape was beautiful and full of animals-deer, birds, crocodiles. We were able to see mom tiger with 3 cubs. Nobody was fighting over space with the cantors and jeeps and it seemed like everyone got a good view of the cubs and momma. The last trip we did was a morning jeep in zone 8-which is very thick with brush and vegetation. We came down a trail with a few jeeps already parked, and they said there was a tiger up the hill. Not sure how anyone could spot something thru that vegetation.. but sure enough, other jeeps and guides were yelling at us to move. We moved and looped around the other way in hopes of getting another look-of course nobody else was moving! So our guides parked our jeep in a little cove off the trail and we waited. A bunch of deer came walking through, and then shortly after I saw the tiger on the move! We had the best spot for viewing since everyone else was on the trail!! Score for us! Once the tiger retreated back to where she came from, it was time to go. We ran into an ornery guide who was mad that we didn’t let them view the tiger, so he was going to block us in and not let us move. Are we 3 years old having a tantrum?! We toured the rest of zone 8, which included cliffs overlooking the valley-breathtaking! Highly recommend, but only morning trips! Jeep/cantor, it doesn’t...

Amazing national park. The jungle is ever inviting.

Few pointers to enjoy it more:

Try to target Zone 3. It's the prettiest part of the forest even in case there is no sighting.

Canter and jeep safari actually go to the same places all over the jungle in all the zones. So please don't stress in case you don't get a jeep safari (they are more expensive and limited slot availability).

Try for morning safari only, has a higher probability of sighting.

Time permitting and having own vehicle, take as many trips to and fro the fort and Ganesha temple road (free entry) has a high probability of sighting #sultana.

Half day jeep safari is a total waste of your hard earned money in case you are only targeting seeing the tiger - you can enter the core area only and only during the regular safari trimmings only. Rest of the time you go in non core I.e. zone 6 to 10.

Private online safari booking sights are very helpful and trusted - no fraudulent transaction.

Go on there and enjoy...

Ranthambore national park is situated in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. It is one of the best maintained jungles in India. Ample upportunity to see a variety of wildlife , specially the Tiger...I have been lucky enough to spot the tiger on all of my three trips to Ranthambore in the last 10 years. An early safari booking is highly recommended. November to February is one of the best seasons to visit the park as it is quite cold. The hot months are too hot but also they say that it increases the chances of tiger sightings near water holes. I have been there twice in summers and once in winter and spotted the majestic animal all the times. It's a matter of Luck.. There is a great choice of hotels in Ranthambore to suit all budgets. Overall a great wildlife...