All 10 Ranthambore Safari Zones Explained (2026)

Ranthambore is divided into 10 safari zones managed by the Rajasthan Forest Department. Zones 1–5 form the core area ; zones 6–10 are buffer zones with growing…

Ranthambore is divided into 10 safari zones managed by the Rajasthan Forest Department. Zones 1–5 form the core area; zones 6–10 are buffer zones with growing tiger populations and lower vehicle pressure.

Core zones (1–5) — highest tiger traffic

Zone	Gate / landmark	Known for
1	Singhdwar, Padam Talab	Iconic lake scenery, mugger crocodiles
2	Raj Bagh, Malik Talab	Riddhi's territory, wetland birding
3	Fort trail, Jogi Mahal	Heritage + sloth bears
4	Kachida Valley	Leopards, rocky terrain
5	Khilchipur	Quiet forest, territorial males

Closed every Wednesday.

Buffer zones (6–10) — solitude and rising sightings

Zone	Name	Access	Known for
6	Kundal	Gypsy + Canter	Cub sightings, less crowded
7	Chidikho	Gypsy only	Birding, mixed forest
8	Balas	Gypsy only	Grassland, deer herds
9	Kuwalji	Gypsy only	Striped hyenas
10	Aantri	Gypsy + Canter	Remote, caracal tracks

Closed every Tuesday.

Zone allocation

You cannot select a zone when booking. The system assigns based on availability. Book multiple safaris — with 3–4 bookings, most visitors receive at least one core zone assignment.