Ranthambore National Park
One of the best places in India to observe tigers in the wild. The park's dramatic landscape of rugged ridges, lakes, and ancient ruins of Ranthambore Fort make it uniquely photogenic.
Area (km²)
392
Established
1980
District
Sawai Madhopur
Nearest City
Sawai Madhopur
Quick Facts
Ranthambore is famous for tigers that hunt in daylight, making sightings highly reliable.
The ancient Ranthambore Fort sits inside the park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The park has three large lakes — Padam Talao, Malik Talao, and Gyarh Talao.
Crocodiles sharing lakes with drinking tigers is a common sight here.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Oct – Jun
Park closes July–September. October to April is peak wildlife season.
Designations
Gates & Safari Zones
Zone 1
Zone Core
Zone 2
Zone Core
Zone 3
Zone Core
Zone 4
Zone Core
Zone 5
Zone Core
Zone 6
Zone Buffer
Zone 7
Zone Buffer
Zone 8
Zone Buffer
Zone 9
Zone Buffer
Zone 10
Zone Buffer
Painted Stork
Mycteria leucocephala
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Sloth Bear
Melursus ursinus
Sambar Deer
Rusa unicolor
Striped Hyena
Hyaena hyaena
Indian Fox
Vulpes bengalensis
Four-horned Antelope
Tetracerus quadricornis
Blackbuck
Antilope cervicapra
Indian Vulture
Gyps indicus
Mugger Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris
Indian Rock Python
Python molurus
Leopard
Panthera pardus
Chital
Axis axis
Rusty-spotted Cat
Prionailurus rubiginosus