Ranthambore V/S Sariska: Which is Better to Enjoy Wildlife Safari in Rajasthan?

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Rajasthan is the home of most popular national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, many of you might get confused about choosing the best place to discover the wilderness of the state. Wildlife lovers and photographers can easily hop into the state to discover the rich flora and fauna species of the state. During the peak season, wildlife reserves in Rajasthan get thronged with tourists from all over the world.

Even the state has also become the home of the most popular wildlife travel packages in India which takes travelers to the most famous national parks of Rajasthan that also includes Ranthambore National Park and Sariska Tiger Reserve. These both are equally famed for its exciting wildlife safaris in its natural habitat and spot exotic fauna species in it. But when it comes to choosing anyone from both of these it becomes a big trouble for all! Well here’s what you should know about both of these wildlife reserves so that you can choose the best one for your wildlife trail in Rajasthan.

Ranthambore National Park
Being the former hunting wildlife reserve of royal families in Rajasthan, Ranthambore will never leave you disappointed. It is the most popular tiger reserve in India which houses a great population of Royal Bengal Tigers that can be sighted on a safari trail here. Ranthambore National Park lies on the lap of Aravali and Vindhya ranges with 14 kilometers away from Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. The tiger reserve area encloses 10 safari zones and each zone is distinctly famous for its wealth.

Things to know

• To discover these zones in Ranthambore, you can go for a Jeep safari or Canter safari in the reserve.
• Spotting tiger in the reserve depends on your luck!
• Ranthambore Safaris are scheduled two times in a day (morning shift and afternoon shift)
• Nowadays booking of Ranthambore safari is available online as well.
• Winter season (November to March) is the best time to experience the wilderness of Ranthambore.
• Summers (April to June) is the best time to go on a tiger trail in Ranthambore.
• Wildlife safari in Ranthambore is prohibited during the monsoon season
• Tigress Machli is the queen of Ranthambore National Park which is the most photographed tiger in the world.

Sariska Tiger Reserve
Located around 200 kilometers away from Delhi and 107 kilometers from Jaipur, there lies a Sariska Tiger reserve. However, the reserve is larger in size but has less tiger population in its topography. The pleasant backdrop of northern Aravali Hills dominates the skyline with their mixture of sharp cliffs and long narrow valleys. Sariska is home to India’s largest population of peafowl and quail, golden-backed, woodpeckers, and crested serpent eagles. It attracts many nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, along with history buffs.

Things to know

• October to May is the best time to visit Sariska National Park
• The park remains closed from 1st July till 30th September and also on major national holidays
• Sariska Tiger reserve remains open all throughout the days of the week between 6:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• You will find a touch of history in the ambiance

After getting through with this, you might have a clear viewpoint on the selection of the best wildlife reserve in Rajasthan to choose from. No wonder both of these have uniquely featured with its own distinct qualities, so you can plan your wildlife safari in either way. While considering the popularity of both this wildlife reserve, Ranthambore National Park is highly appreciated for its rich flora, fauna, and bird species but especially the Royal Bengal Tigers. So, you can plan your wildlife trip to any one of your favorite one from both of these.