Getting there, what to carry, and how to shape one, two or three nights around the safari shifts.
| From | Best option | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Direct trains to Sawai Madhopur Jn (on the Delhi–Mumbai main line); or drive via Jaipur | ~4.5–5 h by train · 6–7 h by road |
| Jaipur | Train or road (Jaipur airport is the nearest major airport) | ~2–2.5 h train · 3.5 h road |
| Kota | Train or road — our team's Kota base makes Mukundra + Chambal + Ranthambore an easy combination | ~1.5 h train · 2.5 h road |
| Mumbai | Overnight trains on the main line to Sawai Madhopur | ~13–15 h |
Sawai Madhopur Junction is about 10 km from the park gates and most resorts. We arrange station and airport pick-ups on request.
Arrive by lunch, afternoon safari, dinner; morning safari, breakfast, depart. Two chances, one night.
Afternoon safari on day one; morning and afternoon on day two; morning safari on day three. Three or four drives across different zones.
Five or six drives, a half-day or full-day permit if available, and time for the fort and the lakes.