Safari Zone 2

The route begins at Singhdwar and passes beneath Ranthambhore Fort to Khemsha Kund, an ancient stepwell that retains water for much of the year. From Jagner (Amrai), the track divides towards Jhalra through Nalghati, or towards Kalakhet and Guda Chauki. Other productive locations include Foota Bandha, Pandu Dha, and Gandhriya Dha. The rocky slopes and stream around Bussi Baori and Futa Bandha are good places to search for leopards.

This zone generally supports the territories of three tigresses around Jhalra, Kalakhet and Gandhriya Dha.

Both winter and summer can be productive, particularly around perennial and seasonal water sources such as Khemsha Kund, Pandu Dha, and Gandhriya Dha.

Early mornings and late afternoons are generally best for observing wildlife.

The valleys around Naghati and Jhalra are important tiger-rearing areas, where several generations of tigresses have raised cubs. Kalakhet is used by resident tigresses and also serves as a movement route for dispersing male tigers. Watch the rocky cliffs and slopes for leopards stalking peafowl or following langurs.

Several tiger territories overlap in and around Khemsha Kund, Jhalra, Pandu Dha, Guda Chauki, and the area behind the fort, making this one of the most active tiger landscapes in the zone.

The area around Kalakhet and opposite Nagdi Bheru was once cultivated farmland. After being abandoned, it gradually returned to natural forest and is now an important part of the tiger landscape. The zone also contains historic features associated with the fort, including ancient cenotaphs such as Chhoti Chhatri, water structures and old settlements.