Best time to visit: The park is open to tourists from the 1st of October to the 30th of June.
Most of the tourists visit the park between November and March, mainly because the summer’s heat is unbearable. The period between November and February is excellent for wildlife viewing, particularly for bird watching.
A lot of migratory birds visit the park during the winter months. During the summer months (April to June), when the temperature soars over 40 degrees Centigrade during the day, sighting tigers is relatively easier than it is in winters.
March is a great month for wildlife viewing and the temperatures are not very high.
During the Cold Season – from November to February – visitors are advised to carry enough warm clothing, jackets, gloves, mufflers etc. Due to the wind chill factor, it often gets very cold during the safaris and a jacket can be a welcome relief.
During the Summer Months – from March to June – it is very hot and loose cotton clothing is recommended. A wide brimmed hat is nice to have during summers. Sunscreens are a must in summers, when the sun is very strong. Mosquito repellents are required, particularly during October and March, even though Ranthambhore is not a malaria prone area.
Binoculars can add a lot of value to ones wildlife viewing. Photographers are advised to carry all the equipment that they would require, including batteries and film rolls (though both of these are also locally available, most of the time).
Fly to Jaipur (the closest airport) and drive to Ranthambore (180 kms) By train : Ranthambore National Park is approx. 12 km from the Sawai Madhopur Railway station, that lies on the Delhi to Mumbai trunk route.
Summer – light tropical; and Winter- Light woolen
Guests will visit the park in a 20 seater open canter or a Gypsy, both of which we have re-fitted and furbished for comfort and good viewing. Our trackers are from families who have known the jungle and its animals for generations.
a) Gypsy [Open 4 Wheel Drive Jeep] 6 Seater
b) Diesel Canter [Open Safari Bus] 20 Seater
c) Petrol Canter [Open Safari Bus] 12-15 Seater
Park Safari Timings in Ranthambore National Park: The Park timings depend on the time of the sunrise and sunset. Generally speaking, the Park opens to the tourists half an hour after sunrise and closes half an hour before sunset. For most part of the year it would be safe to say that the timings are as follows:
| Period | Morning Trip | Afternoon Trip |
| 1 October to 31 October | 6:30 to 10:00 AM | 2:30 to 6:00PM |
| 1 November to 31 January | 7:00 to 10:30 AM | 2:00 to 5:30 PM |
| 1 February to 31 March | 6:30 to 10:00 AM | 2:30 to 6:00 PM |
| 1 April to 16 May | 6:00 to 9:30 AM | 3:00 to 6:30 PM |
| 16 May to 30 June | 6:00 to 9:30 AM | 3:30 to 7:00 PM |
Timings for entry into, and exit from, the park vary according to the season. In winters, due to the shorter duration of daylight hours, the morning entry time is later and evening exit time is earlier.
The Ranthambhore Fort timings also very according the season, with the exit time set as per the time of the sunset during that time of the year. It is advisable to check all the timings at the office before your first entry.
Park may be closed without any prior notice to visitor.
No refund / cancellation is permissible after confirmed booking.
Bookings are non-transferable.
Reserved seats can not be resold / exchanged with any other visitor.
Identity proof is must before entry into the park.
Cost of Ticket and Accessories may change after booking and visitor will be liable to pay the difference at the time of entry.
Into the park in case of any revision in rates. The visitor is required to positively report for boarding Gypsy/Canter 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of any designated boarding point.
There are no charges for Still Camera.
Charges for Pcam (Movies 8 mm, 16 mm and video camera used by a mature photographer),
DCam (Video camera and movie camera used by professional photographer for films other than feature films – filming by Indian company/agency),
VCam (Video camera and movie camera used by professional photographer for other than feature film – filming by foreign company/agency),
FCam (Movie and video camera used for featurefilm) as per Tourism/ Forest Department policy.
To book safari we require Name and passport number for the Foreigner National and for the Indian National need name and any id details of everyone who is traveling at least 60 days in advance with details of safari booking.
Please mention the date, time and trip of safari (i.e. Morning/ Afternoon) and any other excursions at the time of making reservation.
Identity proof is must before entry into the park.
To confirm safari we need advance payment. This deposit is non refundable, and non adjustable, also it is tough to get Jeeps in Ranthambhore as only 14 Jeeps are allowed to go inside the park, per Jeep only 6 guests sit, and rest of the guests go in the canters, which are open safari buses, 20 seater.
The entire safari subject to availability.
For park safari Forest Department is charging full advance payment Vehicle hire charges, Vehicle park entry fee, pax entry fee and naturalist charges.
Vehicles are released by Forest Department only when they receive full advance payment and all the advance bookings are non refundable and non adjustable.
No refund / cancellation is permissible after confirmed booking. Bookings are non-transferable.
Please note that any changes in entrance fees or govt. taxes will be extra and will have to be paid by Guest or Travel Agent.
Any changes in policies by Ranthambhore park authority will be intimated to you and will be applicable for all future booking.