India is a brilliant country to opt for a wildlife safari and tiger safari is the most popular one. The country has many national parks and wildlife reserves and one of them is Ranthambore National Park which is famous for its Bengal tigers, here you will also spot other wildlife animals also like Indian leopard, striped hyena, wild boar, mugger crocodile, nilgai, etc. It is situated in Sawai Madhopur which would take 3 to 4 hours from Jaipur Airport. The National Park is the home of a wide variety of plants, trees, reptiles, wild animals, and birds. Ranthambore National Park is one of the best places to spot a tiger in natural habitation.
Why Ranthambore is the best place for tiger Safari?
Ranthambore is one of the best and largest national parks in India. The place is easily accessible from Jaipur, Delhi, Agra, Mumbai. All these reasons play an important role to make this national park a preferred option over the other wildlife destination in India. Ranthambore is not only famous for Jungle Safari but also for Ranthambore Fort, Ganesh temple, lakes, beautiful natural surroundings, and vast forest landscapes.
Where to stay?
There are many best places to stay in Ranthambore like resorts, hotels. One does not need to worry about their accommodations as there are many options available but Maa Ashapura Farm is the right choice to stay. It provides many other activities for the enjoyment of families, one can do horse ride, enjoy indoor and outdoor games, have fun in the swimming pool and get a chance to visit organic vegetables’ farms. You can also stay in the rural town of Sawai Madhopur as it is well connected with the railway station.
How to book Ranthambore Jungle Safari?
One must plan their tour of Ranthambore Jungle Safari according to peak season as the number of the vehicle is limited in the park. One may not get bookings in peak season so it is advisable to book prior. To book safari, there are 2 ways i.e.
One can book jangle safari through online mode. To book safari, one must website of Ranthambore National Park and fill the details which are asked in the form.
One may also opt for tour agencies and hotels to book safari. It is little expensive but if one doesn’t want to take burdens of booking and accommodations then it will be the best choice, getting things sorted at one place, no one will mind to pay a little extra.
What to choose Gipsy or Canter?
A gipsy is having the capacity of 6 persons approx and a canter is having the capacity of 20 persons. You can choose the vehicle on the basis of a number of persons in a group. Or if one is visiting Ranthambore alone then it would be better to choose gipsy as it is more comfortable and has the least number of people so that you can easily spot the tiger and click the picture of them.
Which Zone to choose?
There are 10 zones from which 1 to 5 zones have more chances to spot tigers as compared to other zones and 6 to 10 have limited opportunity to spot tigers. It can be one’s luck factor to get a zone from 1-5. The zone cannot be chosen by oneself it is randomly allotted by the Forest Authority and once it is allotted then will not be changed according to one’s preference.
Which is the best time to visit?
The best time to visit Ranthambore is October to April although park remains open from October to June. It remains closed in the months June to September due to monsoon season. One may get more chances to spot tigers in summers as tigers come out to drink water from the lake but summers are quite hot.
Experiencing Ranthambore Safari gives a good opportunity to spot a wide variety of wildlife species. Ranthambore is the best place for tiger safari as one will not need to worry about their accommodation and enjoyment.