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Rajasthan · North India

Ranthambore

One of the best places in the world to see a wild tiger: in dry forest strewn with ruins and a 10th-century fort.

Best timeOct-May
Ideal stay2 days
GatewayJaipur (JAI) · Sawai Madhopur by train
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Ranthambore’s tigers are famously relaxed around jeeps, and the landscape (lakes, banyan trees and an ancient fort) is beautiful in its own right. Two days of safaris give you a good chance of a sighting.

Highlights

  • Morning and afternoon jeep or canter safaris
  • Ranthambore Fort (UNESCO, part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan)
  • Padam Talao and the lakes
  • Village and craft visits nearby

What to eat

  • Rajasthani thalis at the lodges

Where to stay

Lodges along Ranthambore Road in Sawai Madhopur.

Getting there

Sawai Madhopur is on the Delhi-Mumbai rail line; about 3-4 hours by road from Jaipur.

Tips

  • Book safaris early on the official forest department site; zones are allotted.
  • Core zones close during the monsoon (roughly July to September).
  • Hot months (April to May) are uncomfortable but best for sightings near water.

Best time to visit

Oct-May. See what else is good in October and our best time to visit India guide.

Places to see in and around Ranthambore

6 places within 40 km. Tap I’ve been to add them to your India passport.

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Food to try in and around Ranthambore

Rajasthan favourites to look out for.

  • Dal baati churma
  • Laal maas
  • Ghevar
  • Gatte
  • Panchkuta
  • Mirchi bada
  • Pyaaz kachori
  • Bikaneri bhujia
  • Safed maas
  • Rabdi
  • Bikaneri Bhujia GI: speciality

The full food passport, state by state.

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