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About Ranthambore National Park

The 400 square kilometers area in the Sawai Madhopur district in the eastern part of Rajasthan is blessed with lush green woods and shelter to thousands of species of wildlife. Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest forest reserves in the country. The safari here is in extreme demand throughout the year and you need to plan and book well in advance. A safari here at the right time would help to sight wildlife better than usual. After reading the blog, you would be able to choose the best time to plan for a safari drive in Ranthambore.

Eye-catching fact

At Ranthambore, you have the option of choosing a half-day safari or a full-day safari which is recommended for photography professionals and wildlife enthusiasts. Only a few national parks in India offer this and is a bang for the buck.

A little more of Ranthambore 

Rajasthan is known as the incredible state of India. Besides the state being known for its rich heritage and culture, tourism is a major to its revenue. The state is huge enough to explore. You witness one end of the state with heaps of sand, while the other end is covered with lush green woods. At the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges lies Ranthambore National Park. It is one of the finest places to witness wildlife. The 10 gates to enter and exit, Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest renowned national parks in India. There are many options to explore the forest reserve. Unsurprisingly, all these options are in huge demand. Over and above that, getting a permit is a gamble and requires some effort to plan a venture.

Flora and Fauna Of Ranthambore National Park

The lush green forest offers a lot of varieties of fauna here. The Bengal tiger dominates in terms of the most preferred big cat in the jungle. There are Indian leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, striped hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque, mugger crocodile chital, and a lot more. The jungle is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds, and reptiles.

The abundant availability of water supports a variety of flora and fauna. Around 300 plant species in the Ranthambore National Park is what the stats portray. This region receives very scanty rainfalls and so the vegetation in the park mainly comprises of the dry deciduous type. Banyan trees and peepal trees are more common here.

Best time to visit Ranthambore National Park

January To March

The weather is expected to be dry and cold till mid-March at this time of year. Early morning safari with proper planning and packing would be ideal during these months. Afternoon safari would be a pleasant drive since the humidity is expected to be lower compared to other months till mid-March. Summer strikes sometime during mid-March. The sighting level can be scaled between moderate and high.

What to carry for safari? Be prepared for biting cold during these months. Make sure you carry mufflers, jackets, and beanies along with rain gears since it might rain anytime. Hat and goggles along with sunscreen lotion are recommended for afternoon safari drives. Carry drinking water since any safari drive can drain you up.

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April To June

This time of the year is when the temperature will be at its peak in Ranthambore. You can start the safari earlier since the humidity strikes early during summer. The sighting level here can be at the highest during these months. This is because the wildlife tends to move out of their territory in quest of water.

What to carry for safari? Drinking water! Since any safari drive can drain you up and expect the temperatures can shoot up during these months. The sun shows no mercy while you are in the woods during these months. The rain Gods might show up without prior notice so, would recommend carrying rain gears. Hat and goggles along with sunscreen lotion are recommended for afternoon safari drives. Wear light clothes while on safari.

July To September

The monsoons usually begin sometime by end of June, and this is the time when Ranthambore National Park is closed for safari.

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October to December.

The end of the rainy season and the beginning of winter. Expect cold nights and chilly mornings during these months. Sightings are better than normal during these months.

What to carry for safari? Mufflers, jackets, and beanies along with rain gears since it might rain anytime. Hat and goggles along with sunscreen lotion are recommended for afternoon safari drives. Carry drinking water since any safari drive can drain you up. Stay hydrated throughout the safari. 

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The Advantage of the Sighting Index

The sighting at any Indian National Park cannot be guaranteed as no one exactly knows the right places of the big paws. The quench for survival makes them wander all through the jungle. A safari session can, however, be made better with the available sources. We, at WildTrails, are pioneers of blending the AI along with the data we acquire directly from the forest known as the sighting index. This boosts the sighting chances up to 90%. The sighting index along with an expert tiger tracker is more than enough for a safari worth remembering.

Check out the sighting index of the parks at https://home.wildtrails.in/sightings.php

Booking your next safari at Ranthambore National Park is just a few steps-

Step 1: Head over to https://packages.wildtrails.in/

Step 2: Select Park Name as Ranthambore National Park. Fill in the Check-in and Check-out dates along with your group size.

Step 3: Choose the type of accommodation. It can be anything as per your budget. Click on ‘Details’.

Step 4: Select the number of safaris drives and the type of safari you wish to choose.

Step 5: Select add-on options if you wish to have them to your itinerary. Click on Send Enquiry.

Step 6: Fill out the form-

That’s it. Your job is done. Now sit back and relax until our experts reach out to you.

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We are now sure that you would now know when to plan your next safari to Ranthambore. Choose the best time to visit Ranthambore and head over to our website to book your next holiday to Ranthambore National Park.

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