Safari Zone 4

Start at Singhdwar and pass close to Gular Kui, a perennial waterhole shaded by a Gular tree. Continue through Tamba Khan towards Malik Talao, where the lake margins, aquatic vegetation, and green grass on the lake bed attract large herds of sambar and chital. Magardha, Berdha, Adi Dagar-Jamuda, and Baba Ki Gufa are also important areas for tigers. The rocky passage of Bhoot Khora is particularly good for spotting leopards.

Generally, three tigresses may be found in this zone: one around Malik Talao, another between Baba Ki Gufa and Jamuda, and the third around Berdha.

Mid-February to mid-April is the most rewarding period, when tigers and other wildlife concentrate around Malik Talao. During this period, tigers are frequently seen chasing sambar in this area, offering some of the most dramatic wildlife encounters in Ranthambhore. Early mornings and late afternoons are particularly productive.

Malik Talao is one of the best places to observe natural tiger behaviour in an open landscape. Watch for tigers hunting, drinking, resting, scent-marking, interacting with cubs, and defending their territories. The Malik Talao area has also witnessed an exceptionally high number of sambar kills, making it one of the most important hunting grounds for tigers in Ranthambhore.

Overflow from Malik Talao flows through Magardha and eventually towards Lambi Valley and the Banas River. The zone also includes Lakarda and Berdha, two villages that were relocated in 1976-77 following the establishment of Ranthambhore National Park, allowing the surrounding habitat to recover.