




Ranthambore National Park is located at a distance of 158 km from Jaipur in the Sawai Madhopur district of Southeastern Rajasthan. It covers an area of about 392 sq km, surrounded by other sanctuaries like Mansingh Sanctuary & Kaila Devi Sanctuary. It is the biggest National Park in Northern India and one among the prominent Wildlife tourist spots of India.
With its rich flora and fauna, varied species of animals & birds and unique wilderness can be considered as a treat for many wildlife lovers and photographers. It is known to be the best tiger spotting location of India as the park is majorly inhabited by the royal predators.
Different Zones of Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore has 10 different safari zones for boosting tourism. These safari zones are well maintained under strict rules and regulations by the conservation authorities of the park.
To know the areas with higher possibility of sighting, check out the major zones and the points mentioned below:
Points on Zone 1 : Singhdwar (entry point), Dhoop Chowk, Tuti Ka Nala and Sultanpur Chowki are the few important points at Zone I. SinghDwar, Khabli, Kharia and Kala Peela pani is popular for regular sightings. You can see tigers and other animals anywhere. T39 along with her cubs or T24 can be seen there.
Points on Zone 2 : Jhalra, Bada Gate, Parniya, Telan Pacheri, Amrahi, Rishi Ka Deh, Phuta Bandha, Pandu Deh and Gaandra Deh are some important points at Zone II. Jogi Mahal, Phuta Bandha, Nal Ghati, Phuta Kot, Lahpur Tiraha and Guda Chowki are famous for regular sightings. T19 and T39 with their cubs and T22, T24, T28 & T57 can be seen there.
Points on Zone 3 : Important Points are Padam Talab, Rajbagh platform, Rajbagh Lake, Kadam Khandi, Rajbagh boring, Mandook, Doodh Baawri, Tapman Nalah, High Point and Karonj Ka Nalah. T19 with her cubs, T25 and T28 can be spotted there.
Points on Zone 4 : Important points include Singh Dwar (entry point), Tamba Khan, Gular Kui, Lakkad Da, Malik Talab, Mendki De, Magar De, Aadi Dant, Baba KI Gufa, Aadi Dagar, Bhanwarde, Berda, Semli, Lambi Ka Nalah and Bhoot Khurra. Tigers spotted in this route include T6, T19 with her cubs, T25, T28, T41, T74 and T75.
Points on Zone 5 : Important points of this zone include Jokha, Pili Ghati, Takiya Kui, Dhakda, Bagdah Kachida, Anatpura, Tiraha and Bakola. Tigers spotted in this zone are T6, t16, T25, T28, T41, T73, T74 & T75.
Points on Zone 6 : Soleshwar, Saran Ka Pattha, Patwa Ki Baori and Kala Pani are the important points of Zone 6, where tigers like T8 with cubs, T24, T34 and T39 along with sloth beer & Leopard can be spotted.
Points on Zone 7 : or Chidikho is frequented by tigers like T34 & T8 with cubs.
Points on Zone 8 :or Balas is known for sighting tigers like T58 & T61.
Points on Zone 9 : or Qual Ji is located in Phaloudi Range. It is a game reserve at a distance of 45 minutes drive from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. It is on the banks of Chakal River and is a home to tigers like T42, T59 and Caracal.
Points on Zone 10 : or Aantri is a home to T13 and her cubs, T42 (Fateh) and T43. Birds can also be spotted at this point in winters