I had reached Ranthambhore the previous night and
checked in around midnight. The late check-in and lack of sleep did not prevent
me from getting up early in the morning for the morning safari. As I sipped my
morning tea waiting for the safari vehicle, I grew restless and
impatient. The anticipation and high expectations were perhaps getting to me.
Advance Safari bookings can be made online (ideally, book well in advance) at http://www.rajasthanwildlife.in/.
About the Safaris
The safaris are conducted by the Rajasthan Forest Department. The park remains open from October to June and remains closed for the monsoon season (June/July to September).
Safari Timings in Ranthambore
Safaris in Ranthambore are scheduled in the early mornings and late afternoons. Each safari lasts for about 3.5 hours.
Period Morning Trip Evening Trip
October 7:00 am to 10:30 am 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
November to January 7:00 am to 10:30 am 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
February to March 6:30 am to 10:00 am 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
April to mid-May 6:00 am to 9:30 am 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Mid-May to June 6:00 am to 9:30 am 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Safari Vehicles in Ranthambore
The safaris are conducted either in gypsies (8-seater open jeeps) or canters (21-seater open trucks). The gypsies are the preferred mode for most tourists as they are much quieter and enter the park on time, as there are only 6 seats to fill. These factors greatly improve the chances of sighting tigers. The bookings are on first-come-first-serve basis.
Advance Safari bookings can be made online (ideally, book well in advance) at http://www.rajasthanwildlife.in/.
