Ranthambore National Park · Safari permits & packages

Ranthambore Tiger Safari — Canter, Gypsy & Private Jeep

Tiger safari permits in your names. Book online in 2 minutes: canter seats from ₹2,200, gypsy seats from ₹5,500, a whole jeep from ₹36,000. Free pickup · full refund if the permit can’t be issued.

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From our safaris this season

Real photos and a clip from safaris we booked, taken by us and our guests. No stock images here.

A tiger walking along a forest track in Ranthambore, seen from a safari gypsy, with another gypsy behind
A tiger on the track, seen from the gypsy
Two guests standing on rocks by a lake inside Ranthambore
By a lake inside the park
A sighting in October, from the gypsy
Two guests in an open safari gypsy marked zone 5, other safari vehicles alongside
Guests in their gypsy, zone 5
A family on a Chambal River safari boat at Palighat, wearing life jackets
Optional add-on: Chambal river boat safari at Palighat, a separate half-day

What guests wrote on Trustpilot

Six reviews so far, each with five stars. Copied word for word.

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★★★★★14 Oct 2026

I visited Ranthambore on 14/10/2026 and completed a morning safari with a family of four. On 13/10/2026, tickets were sold out on the official site; I was unsure how to proceed, but a search led me to Ranthamboretiger.com. After filling out the form, Dr. Mahin Ateek called within two to three minutes. I explained my difficulty booking, and she assured me I could secure a Tatkal ticket in a gypsy, confirming access to zone 4—my preferred area where the tiger was being seen. I booked through her and received my tickets within an hour for the same zone. I am grateful to her for resolving the issue; the experience was wonderful and entirely hassle-free. At boarding, the guide requested a printed ticket I lacked, so I called Mahin; she spoke with him and assisted again, and I simply showed the e-ticket to gain entry. During the visit, we spotted Shakti T-111, who was majestic.

Overall, the experience was outstanding, and Ranthamboretiger.com is highly recommended for anyone planning a Ranthambore safari.

Jishan AliIndia · on Trustpilot
★★★★★19 Oct 2026

An Excellent and Unforgettable Ranthambore Safari Experience!

I had a wonderful experience with this (ranthamboretiger.com) company! The ticket booking process was extremely easy and hassle-free. Specifically They explained the entire safari plan clearly, guided me at every step, and booked my tickets smoothly. The jeep arrived right on time for pickup, and everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The entire tour was amazing, and I was truly happy and satisfied with their service. Their professionalism, punctuality, and excellent customer support made my Ranthambore safari a memorable experience.

Highly recommended to anyone planning a Ranthambore Safari! Thank you for making the entire journey so smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. Keep up the great work!

Mohammed RizwanIndia · on Trustpilot
★★★★★26 Sep 2026

mahin is Very supportive.. done last moment booking. Was very responsive. I would love to book again.

Khalid AkhtarIndia · on Trustpilot
★★★★★10 Oct 2026

I had a great experience with Safari’s service. The staff was polite, helpful, and professional. The service was smooth, and all my concerns were handled properly. I really appreciate their customer support and commitment to customer satisfaction. Highly recommended for their excellent service and overall experience!

AlfiyaIndia · on Trustpilot
★★★★★16 Oct 2026

Very good ride haven’t experienced this before crazy experience the drive was also very good the place was a lot preety highly recommend

Mohd ZaifIndia · on Trustpilot
★★★★★9 Sep 2026

Wonderfull experience! Enjoyed it alot . .Services are very nice btw great safari loved it

Sharan mansoori MansooriIndia · on Trustpilot
Signature feature

Ranthambore in 3D

A first-of-its-kind 3D map of Ranthambore, built by us: the fort on its rock, the three lakes, every landmark and all ten safari zones. Pick a date and a zone and the planner shows which quota applies, when seats release, what it costs and what the hotel pickup adds, before you pay anything.

  • EFly to any zone or landmark, with its wildlife and history
  • PDate, shift and nationality aware prices and release times
  • HYour hotel on the map with the pickup charge worked out

Plan in the 3D Explorer → Explore the map

Virtual Safari · 3 min · Read the story · हिंदी में सुनें

The zonesEvery safari zone on real terrain

Fly to any zone or landmark. Pick a date and the planner shows the quota, the release time and the price.

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The fortA thousand years on the rock

Ranthambore Fort, rebuilt in 3D on the real outlines of its walls, palaces and temples. Zone 3 lies just below it.

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The templeLetters to Ganesh

The Trinetra Ganesh temple, modelled on its photographs. You can visit the fort and the temple without a safari permit.

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The lakesPadam Talao and Jogi Mahal

The old lodge and its great banyan beside the largest lake in the park: the heart of zone 3, the most requested zone.

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Virtual SafariThree minutes, with sound

A narrated flight through the park in seven languages, with 3D close-ups of its animals. Illustrations only: never where any animal is today.

Virtual Safari · 3 min
Rendered from our 3D map · buildings and animals are illustrativeOpen the 3D map ↗

Rendered from our 3D map. Buildings and animals are illustrative, never the position of any animal today.

Choose your zone

Tap a number. Each zone has its own landscape, wildlife and price. Zone circles are approximate, and the Forest Department portal allots the final zone where the quota requires it.

3D map of Ranthambore with the safari zones

Meet the wildlife in 3D

Tap to rotate. These are 3D illustrations: they show the animals, not where any animal is today.

3D illustration of a bengal tiger
Bengal tigerThe reason most people come
3D illustration of a leopard
LeopardRocky outer zones and the fort
3D illustration of a sloth bear
Sloth bearShy, and worth the wait
3D illustration of a sambar deer
Sambar deerWades into the lakes to feed
3D illustration of a chital
ChitalThe spotted deer of the meadows
3D illustration of a mugger crocodile
Mugger crocodileBasks along the lake shores

Safari prices

Per person, one safari, all-in: permit, vehicle, guide and pickup near Ranthambore Circle or Chaupati. Indian nationals; you pick the zone when you book. Every price by zone.

Festive dates, foreign nationals and advance seats

Advance seats (canter ₹1,700, gypsy ₹2,500) are mostly sold out until December; from February they’re likely open and you get the advance price automatically. Festive dates (5–15 Nov, 20 Dec–2 Jan): a canter seat is ₹3,500, a whole gypsy ₹2,000 more, gypsy seats about 30% more. Foreign nationals: canter from ₹4,500, gypsy seat from ₹8,000, whole jeep from ₹46,000. Same-day safaris by phone: +91 84400 22066.

Canter safari seat

from ₹2,200per person · available now
₹1,700 if advance seats are open · Premium from ₹3,200 · Foreign nationals: from ₹4,500
  • Zones 6–10 ₹2,200 · core 1–5 ₹2,500 · zone 2, 3 or 4 ₹3,000
  • Open 20-seater, same zones as the jeeps
  • Booked at the 10 am release the day before
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Gypsy (jeep) safari seat

from ₹5,500per person · short notice
₹2,500 if advance seats are open · Foreign nationals: from ₹8,000
  • Zones 6–10 ₹5,500 · core 1–5 ₹6,500 · zone 2, 3 or 4 ₹7,500
  • Shared open jeep, 6 guests, better for photos
  • Released 3 days ahead; full refund if we can’t get it
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Whole jeep for your group

from ₹36,000up to 6 guests · short notice
₹15,999 if advance seats are open · Foreign nationals: ₹46,000
  • Tatkal in core 1–5 ₹40,000 · zone 2, 3 or 4 ₹45,000
  • Your group only, up to 6
  • Tatkal opens 7 days ahead, non-refundable once issued
Book from ₹36,000 →

In detail: Ranthambore canter safari · Ranthambore jeep safari · Ranthambore safari price & ticket cost

How it works

1 · Pick date, zone and time

Choose the safari, your date and the zone (or let the Forest Department portal allot one). The price is shown before you pay.

2 · Add guest IDs and pay

Name, age and a photo of each guest’s ID, then pay securely by UPI, card or net banking. You get a receipt and a booking ID at once.

3 · Permit, pickup, safari

We book the permit in your names at the official release and send it on WhatsApp. Free pickup near Ranthambore Circle or Chaupati. Full refund if it can’t be issued.

Book online → Track a booking

Every step, the quotas and this week’s seat status: Ranthambore safari booking, explained.

Stay & all-meals packages

Per couple, per night. Room and every meal at one price, with one WhatsApp coordinator. Safaris are booked separately at the fares above; Ultra Luxury includes one per night.

Canter safari on a forest track in Ranthambore
2-star · budget-friendly

Economic Package

Ideal for: Budget travellers, students, first-timers
from ₹5,999per couple per night · stay + all meals (served by the hotel) · safari booked separately
  • Comfortable stay near the park gates
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Safari booked separately: canter seat from ₹2,200, gypsy seat from ₹5,500 per person
  • Permits, IDs and zone allocation handled
  • Single WhatsApp point of contact
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Best value for a first tiger safari
Our pick for most couples
Heritage haveli courtyard — a typical Standard-tier stay near Ranthambore
3-star · balanced & comfortable

Standard Package

Ideal for: Couples, families, regular travellers
from ₹11,999per couple per night · stay + all meals (served by the hotel) · safari booked separately
  • Good 3-star resort with pool
  • All meals included
  • Safari booked separately: gypsy seat from ₹5,500, canter from ₹2,200 per person
  • Experienced driver-guide pairs
  • Station transfers on request
Check Standard availability
A good mid-range choice
Luxury tented camp accommodation near Ranthambore
4-star · private & premium

Luxury Package

Ideal for: Photographers, celebrations, luxury travellers
from ₹19,999per couple per night · stay + all meals (served by the hotel) · safari booked separately
  • Boutique luxury resort or tented camp
  • All gourmet meals
  • Safari booked separately: gypsy seat from ₹5,500, canter from ₹2,200 per person
  • Priority for core lake zones where possible
  • Dedicated on-ground coordinator
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Boutique resort or tented camp
The old hunting lodge at Rajbagh lake
5-star · signature Ranthambore

Ultra Luxury Package

Ideal for: Honeymoons, high-end travellers, corporate leaders
from ₹54,999per couple per night · stay + safari + all meals (served by the hotel)
  • Ultra-luxury lodge or private villa
  • All meals at the lodge
  • Private gypsy for every safari, custom itineraries
  • One coordinator for the whole trip
Check Ultra Luxury availability
The most exclusive way to see Ranthambore

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Starting prices. Final price depends on property, season and group size, with the safari added at its own fare; the Ultra Luxury price assumes Indian-national fares. Exact quote on WhatsApp before you commit. Full package details →

Hotels & resorts we book, by budget

41 stays around the park, from private-pool villas to clean family-run rooms. Pick a budget to see the hotels, with rooms, photos and what guests say.

Best price, guaranteed. Seen a lower price on MakeMyTrip, Agoda, Booking.com or any other site? Send us the screenshot and we’ll beat it, with the safari added to the same plan.Same hotel, room type, dates, guests, meal plan and cancellation terms; the price must be bookable at the time you send it, and the stay must be booked through Ranthambore Tiger.
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Popular: Taj Sawai · Juna Mahal Jungle Resort · Bookmark Resorts Jogi Mahal · The Pugmark · Ranthambhore National Resort · Hotel Tiger Haveli · all 41 stays →

Good to know

The reference detail, folded away: open what you need.

Visiting from abroad?

We book for guests from the UK, USA, Europe and Australia every week. Replies in English on WhatsApp, 7am–10pm India time.

Prices for foreign nationalsCanter seat from ₹4,500 (≈ €46 / £40 / US$53) · gypsy seat from ₹8,000 (≈ €82 / £72 / US$95) · private gypsy ₹32,999 (≈ €337 / £295 / US$395). Permit, vehicle and guide included.
Passport & paymentThe permit is issued in your passport name. Pay by international card after we confirm availability; full refund if the permit can’t be issued.
Getting hereFly to Delhi or Jaipur, then train to Sawai Madhopur (Delhi 4½–6 hrs, Jaipur 2 hrs). Free pickup at Ranthambore Circle or Chaupati, or from your hotel. How to reach

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Who you’ll be talking to

Dr. Mahin Ateek, founder of Ranthambore Tiger
Dr. Mahin Ateek, founder

Ranthambore Tiger is run by Dr. Mahin Ateek from Sawai Madhopur, a short drive from the park gates. Mahin answers the WhatsApp and phone herself from 7 am to 10 pm, checks seats on the Forest Department portal and books each permit in your name.

  • You pay after we check. We confirm seats for your date first. If the permit can’t be issued, your money comes back in full.
  • Honest about sightings. Ranthambore has around 70 tigers. Nobody can promise one, but we’ll tell you which zones and months give you the best chance.
  • One WhatsApp chat from your first message to the permit in your hand.

Office: Khuda Dad Manzil, Hammal Mohalla, Sawai Madhopur · map
Registered MSME: UDYAM-RJ-24-0117817 · GSTIN 08ABOFR8342M1ZD · Ministry of Tourism NIDHI ID: ERJ000569
★ 4.2 on Trustpilot, 6 reviews · About Mahin

Ranthambore safari booking — key facts

  • Where: Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan — about 10–13 km from Sawai Madhopur Junction, depending on the zone gate
  • Safaris: two shifts daily, morning and afternoon, roughly 3–3.5 hours each; exact timings change by month
  • Vehicles: gypsy (open 4×4, 6 guests) or canter (open bus, 20 guests)
  • Zones: 1–10. Core zones 1–5 (the lakes, the fort views) open 1 Oct – 30 Jun; zones 6–10 open all year
  • Permits: issued by the Rajasthan Forest Department per seat, per zone, per shift; photo ID needed for every guest; weekends and Nov–Feb sell out weeks ahead
  • Safari fares: the permit, vehicle and guide fees are set by the Forest Department and are the same through any operator; foreign nationals pay a higher fee. Our quote shows the department's share and our service charge separately.
  • Packages: Economic stay + all meals from ₹5,999 per couple per night (safari booked separately); Standard ₹11,999 and Luxury ₹19,999 (stay + meals, safari separate); Ultra Luxury ₹54,999+ with one safari per night, Indian fares
  • Book: WhatsApp or call +91 84400 22066 — or book and pay online in 2 minutes; we book the permit in your names and refund in full if it can't be issued
  • Cancellation: forest department permits are non-refundable once issued; stay and meals follow the property's policy, explained upfront

What Ranthambore is known for

Other wildlife you may see

Explore Ranthambore before you go

The park, zone by zone and animal by animal, written and checked by the people who drive it every week.

3D Explorer

Fly over the park: ten zones, lakes, landmarks, wildlife and a safari planner.

The ten safari zones

One page per zone: landmarks, water, wildlife seen there, closures and prices.

Wildlife of Ranthambore

Fifteen species with habitat, behaviour, status and where our guides see them.

Famous tigers

Machli, Krishna, Arrowhead, Riddhi, Ustad and Noor: dated, sourced profiles.

Sightings archive

Dated, verified observations at zone level; report your own sighting.

Practical guides

Gypsy vs canter, safari rules, photography, family safaris, responsible tourism.

Plan your safari

Questions

Frequently asked

Can I still get a Ranthambore safari on my date?

There is often still a way, but nobody can promise a seat until it is released. If advance seats have gone, three later releases remain: tatkal whole gypsies at 11:00 am, 7 days before; premium seats 3 days before; and current-quota canter seats at 10:00 am the day before. Zones 1–5 do not run on Wednesdays or from 1 July to 30 September, and zones 6–10 do not run on Tuesdays. Send us your date and we check it. You pay only after we confirm, with a full refund, including our service charge and any pickup charge, if the permit is not issued; tatkal permits are non-refundable once issued. See what sold out really means and safaris today or tomorrow.

How much does a Ranthambore safari and hotel cost?

For two people, per night, with one safari: from ₹10,399 on Economic with canter seats, ₹22,999 on Standard and ₹30,999 on Luxury with gypsy seats, and from ₹54,999 on Ultra Luxury, which includes a safari. Economic, Standard and Luxury cover the stay and all meals, and the safari is added at its own fare. These use Indian-national fares for zones 6–10; foreign nationals pay more, and festive weeks cost more. See the packages.

Which is the best zone in Ranthambore?

There is no permanently best zone, because tigers move and the outer zones have resident tigers too. Zone 3, with Padam Talao and Rajbagh, is the most requested for its scenery. You can request a zone, but the Forest Department allocates it, so no operator can promise one. See the zone guide and the 3D zone map.

Is Ranthambore Tiger genuine, and is it the official website?

It is a private, registered safari booking service and not the Forest Department’s official portal, which is booking.forestrajasthan.com. It was founded and is run by Dr. Mahin Ateek of Sawai Madhopur. It is registered under Udyam UDYAM-RJ-24-0117817, GSTIN 08ABOFR8342M1ZD and Ministry of Tourism NIDHI ID ERJ000569, and you can check both on the government portals. Permits are issued by the Forest Department in your name, and you pay only after we confirm availability. Compare the two routes on official site or Ranthambore Tiger.

How do I book a Ranthambore safari?

WhatsApp us on +91 84400 22066 with your dates, group size and preferred package tier. Safari permits are issued by the Rajasthan Forest Department for fixed seats in each zone and shift; we check live availability for your date, you pay, and we book the permit, vehicle and guide in your name straight away. If the permit can't be issued, you get a full refund.

How much does a Ranthambore safari cost?

Canter seats are from ₹2,200 per person on the current quota (available now), from ₹3,200 premium, or ₹1,700 when advance seats are open. Gypsy (jeep) seats are from ₹5,500 per person at short notice on the premium quota, or ₹2,500 when advance seats are open. A whole jeep for up to 6 is ₹36,000 on the premium quota or ₹36,000 on tatkal (non-refundable) at short notice, or from ₹15,999 on advance dates. Permit, vehicle and guide included, Indian-national fares. Foreign nationals: canter from ₹4,500 (₹3,500 advance), premium canter from ₹5,500, gypsy seat from ₹8,000 (₹4,000 advance), whole jeep ₹46,000 premium or ₹50,000 tatkal, private gypsy from ₹32,999 on advance dates. Stay + all-meals packages start from ₹5,999 per couple per night (Economic); Standard from ₹11,999 and Luxury from ₹19,999 are also stay + all meals with the safari booked separately at the fares above; Ultra Luxury includes one safari per night.

Which is the best time to visit Ranthambore?

The classic core zones (1–5) are open from 1 October to 30 June and closed during the monsoon; zones 6–10 stay open year-round. October to March is the most pleasant; April to June is hot but gives the best tiger sightings around the lakes and waterholes. November to February and weekends sell out earliest.

What is the difference between a gypsy and a canter safari?

A gypsy is an open 4×4 jeep — the two words mean the same vehicle here — seating up to 6 guests — quieter, more manoeuvrable and better for photography. A canter is an open 20-seat vehicle, cheaper per person and easier to get at short notice. Both run the same two daily shifts, morning and afternoon, for roughly three to three and a half hours.

How do I reach Ranthambore?

Sawai Madhopur Junction, about 10 km from the park gates, has direct trains from Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Kota. By road it is roughly 3.5 hours from Jaipur, 2.5 hours from Kota and 6–7 hours from Delhi. We arrange station and airport transfers on request.

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