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Safari Highlights
October 1, 2026
sighting in Zone 3 of Ranthambore National Park.
Today, we had a memorable tiger sighting in Zone 3 of Ranthambore National Park. We were fortunate to witness the tiger in its natural habitat, making the…
June 14, 2026
Tigress With Cubs Near Rajbagh, Zone 6
A tigress with cubs was confirmed near Rajbagh lake in Zone 6 as the 2026 safari season gets underway — the latest in a series of buffer zone breeding reports…
June 14, 2026
Tigress With Cubs Confirmed Near Rajbagh, Zone 6
Forest teams have confirmed a tigress with cubs near Rajbagh lake in Zone 6 (Kundal) , one of Ranthambore's buffer territories that has seen steadily rising…
June 11, 2026
Riddhi (T-124) Hunting At Dawn Near Padam Talab
Tigress Riddhi (T 124) was seen hunting at dawn near Padam Talab — a territory she inherited from her mother Arrowhead (T 84) and grandmother Krishna (T 19)…
June 11, 2026
Riddhi (T-124) Spotted With Cubs At Padam Talao
Tigress Riddhi (T 124) was observed with cubs at dawn along the Padam Talao lakeside trail in Zones 3 and 4 — continuing the celebrated…
June 9, 2026
Sloth Bear Family On Fort Approach Road, Zone 3
A mother sloth bear with cubs crossed the fort approach road in Zone 3 during the morning safari — a characteristic sighting where Ranthambore's UNESCO…
June 7, 2026
Leopard At Dusk In Kachida Valley, Zone 4
A leopard ( Panthera pardus ) was photographed at dusk on a rocky outcrop in Kachida Valley, Zone 4 — Ranthambore's most reliable leopard territory. Leopards…
June 7, 2026
Male Tiger Scent-Marks Khilchipur Trail, Zone 5
A male tiger was observed scent marking along the Khilchipur forest trail in Zone 5 during the late afternoon slot — territorial behaviour indicating an active…
June 7, 2026
Leopard Photographed At Dusk In Kachida Valley, Zone 4
A leopard was photographed at dusk on a rocky outcrop in Kachida Valley, Zone 4 — one of Ranthambore's most productive leopard territories and among the rarer…
June 7, 2026
Painted Storks At Malik Talab, Zone 2
Painted storks have returned to Malik Talab, Zone 2 — the wetland at the heart of the Raj Bagh circuit and one of Ranthambore's best birding locations. Early…
June 5, 2026
Sambar Herd At Evening Waterhole, Zone 8
A large sambar deer ( Rusa unicolor ) herd gathered at an evening waterhole in Zone 8 (Balas) — Ranthambore's open grassland zone where prey concentrations…
June 3, 2026
Sloth Bear Family Crosses Fort Approach Road, Zone 3
A mother sloth bear ( Melursus ursinus ) with two cubs was observed crossing the Ranthambore Fort approach road during a morning safari in Zone 3 — where…
June 3, 2026
New Cub Sighting Reported In Zone 6 Buffer
Field staff are monitoring a recent cub sighting in Zone 6's Kundal buffer as the 2026 safari season opens. Cub activity here aligns with the zone's growing…
June 2, 2026
Indian Pitta Calling In Kachida Valley, Zone 4
The distinctive "wheet tieu" call of Indian pitta ( Pitta brachyura ) was heard in the mixed forest of Zone 4 (Kachida Valley) during a pre monsoon morning…
June 1, 2026
Mugger Crocodile Basking At Padam Talab, Zone 1
A large mugger crocodile ( Crocodylus palustris ) was seen basking on lakeside rocks at Padam Talab, Zone 1 during the morning safari circuit — a routine but…
May 29, 2026
Wild Boar With Piglets Near Zone 3 Gate
A wild boar sounder with piglets was spotted foraging near the Zone 3 gate area at first light — common along forest margins where open scrub meets the fort…
May 27, 2026
Peacock Display Near Jogi Mahal, Zone 3
A peacock ( Pavo cristatus ) in full display was observed near Jogi Mahal, Zone 3 — one of the park's signature heritage wildlife compositions. Jogi Mahal…
May 27, 2026
Painted Storks Return To Malik Talab, Zone 2
A flock of painted storks ( Mycteria leucocephala ) has returned to Malik Talab, Zone 2 — an early signal of the pre monsoon wetland transition that draws…
May 24, 2026
Nilgai On Open Grassland, Zone 8
Nilgai ( Boselaphus tragocamelus ) — India's largest antelope — were observed grazing on open grassland in Zone 8 (Balas) during the golden morning window.…
May 21, 2026
Striped Hyena At Dawn Near Kuwalji, Zone 9
A striped hyena ( Hyaena hyaena ) was photographed at first light near a waterhole in Zone 9 (Kuwalji) — a buffer zone carnivore encounter that is more common…
May 21, 2026
Striped Hyena At Dawn, Zone 9
A striped hyena ( Hyaena hyaena ) was photographed at dawn near a waterhole in Zone 9 (Kuwalji) — more commonly encountered in this gypsy only buffer zone than…
May 19, 2026
Common Kingfisher Nesting By Padam Talab
A pair of common kingfishers ( Alcedo atthis ) was observed nesting in a lakeside bank near Padam Talab — indicating healthy fish populations and stable water…
May 17, 2026
Male Tiger Marks Territory On Khilchipur Trail, Zone 5
A dominant male tiger was observed scent marking along the Khilchipur trail in Zone 5 during the late afternoon safari — territorial behaviour typical of the…
May 14, 2026
Caracal Tracks Found Near Zone 10
Fresh caracal ( Caracal caracal ) pugmarks and scat were documented near Zone 10 (Aantri) — the park's most remote buffer zone bordering Keladevi Sanctuary.…
May 9, 2026
Mugger Crocodile Basking At Padam Talab
A mugger crocodile ( Crocodylus palustris ) was seen basking on lakeside rocks at Padam Talab during the morning circuit — a routine but striking sighting in…
All 10 Zones
Zone-Wise Highlights
Explore safari insights, recent sightings, and expert tips for each of Ranthambore's ten designated safari zones.
Padam Talab
Iconic lakeside scenery
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Arrowhead's territory
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Heritage meets wildlife
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Rocky terrain & leopards
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Quiet deep forest
View InsightsKundal
Buffer zone breeding ground
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Transition forest
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Open grasslands
View InsightsKuwalji
Hyena territory
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Remote wilderness
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