Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is named after the Ranthambore Fort, built in the 10th century on a hill that rises about 210 m above the plain. The park sits between the Banas river to the north and the Chambal to the south, and is a mix of dry deciduous forest, open grassland, rocky hills, lakes and streams.
It is one of the best places in India to see wild tigers in the open, often near lakes and among ruins. The tiger count was around 69 in 2022. Padam Talao, the largest lake, has a historic rest house on its edge, and the fort holds three red-stone temples and a Jain temple from the 12th and 13th centuries.
Taller bars mean better wildlife viewing. Select a month to read what it is like.
The dots show how likely you are to see each animal on a typical safari.
India's national animal and the reason most visitors come to a safari.
About 69 tigers (2022). Zones 1 to 5 are the most productive.
The most common deer on safari, and the main prey of tigers and leopards.
A secretive spotted cat that often hunts at night and rests in trees or rocks.
A broad-snouted crocodile that basks beside lakes and slow rivers.
Common around the lakes.
Asia’s largest antelope, with a bluish-grey coat.
The largest deer in India, whose alarm call warns the forest of a predator.
A shaggy, long-clawed bear that feeds mainly on termites and fruit.
A shy night scavenger of rocky, dry country.
Distances and travel times are approximate. Closure dates and permit rules change, so confirm them with the forest department before you book.
Chances are good. Zones 1 to 5 are the best, and April to June is the peak window, but sightings are never guaranteed.
Core zones close roughly from July to September. Buffer zones may stay open.
About 160 km, around 3 hours by road.
The area was set up as a game sanctuary of 282 sq km.
Ranthambore was brought under Project Tiger.
Declared a national park.
Tigers here have grown used to vehicles, so a tiger resting by a ruined palace or crossing a lake edge is a common Ranthambore picture.
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