Ranthambore Welcomes 7.27 Lakh Visitors In 2025 Season

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve recorded 727,268 visitors between January and May 2025 — the highest tourism footfall in the park's history and a clear signal of India's growing wildlife-tourism economy.

The numbers

Metric	Figure
Total visitors (Jan–May 2025)	7,27,268
Domestic tourists	5,29,693
Foreign tourists	1,97,146
Students	429
Revenue generated	₹72.49 crore
Year-on-year revenue increase	+₹12 crore

What this means for 2026 visitors

Record demand makes advance booking essential. Core-zone gypsy permits for November–March frequently sell out on the day they open. The forest department has maintained strict vehicle caps per zone to protect habitat — popularity has not translated into overcrowding inside the park, but it has made last-minute bookings nearly impossible during peak weeks.

Ranthambore's tourism success funds anti-poaching patrols, habitat management, and community programmes around Sawai Madhopur. Your safari fee directly supports conservation infrastructure.