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Ranthambore Tiger Safari

Five days built around one of the most powerful wildlife experiences on earth — the Bengal tiger in its natural habitat, in the extraordinary landscape of Ranthambore where a medieval Rajput fort stands inside a tiger reserve and the whole improbable combination is completely real.

5 Days / 4 Nights
5 Safari Drives
Expert Naturalist
All Permits Included
SUJÁN Sher Bagh
Taj Mahal Sunrise
From $3,490 pp
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Safaris
5 drives: 3 morning + 2 afternoon in core zones
Wildlife
Bengal Tiger · Leopard · Sloth Bear · 300+ Birds
Best Season
October to April
Lodge
SUJÁN Sher Bagh — finest camp at Ranthambore
Starting Price
$3,490 per person
📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day
1
Jaipur → Ranthambore
Jaipur City Morning → Drive to Ranthambore → Evening Safari
Arrive at Jaipur International Airport. Morning visit to Amber Fort — a warm-up for Rajasthan's glories. After lunch, drive to Sawai Madhopur (3 hours on NH52). Check in to your safari lodge inside or adjacent to the park boundary. A brief orientation briefing from your lead naturalist: who are the current territorial tigers, what sign to look for, how the park zones are structured. Afternoon game drive (3–6pm) — the first safari, when excitement is highest and tigers are often active.
Amber Fort JaipurDrive to Sawai MadhopurSafari OrientationAfternoon Tiger Safari
Day
2
Ranthambore
Full Safari Day — Morning and Afternoon Drives
The heart of the experience. Pre-dawn safari (6am–9am) in the cold stillness of the forest when predators are most active. Return for breakfast, rest, and the naturalist's presentation on the park's individual tigers and leopards — identification photographs, territory maps, and conservation history. Afternoon safari (3pm–6pm). Your lead naturalist reads the jungle constantly: the alarm bark of a sambar deer, the piercing call of a peacock, the gathering of langur monkeys in the treetops — all signs that a large predator is moving nearby. The anticipation between signs is part of the experience.
Pre-dawn Tiger SafariNaturalist BriefingAfternoon SafariIndividual Tiger Tracking
Day
3
Ranthambore
Morning Safari → Ranthambore Fort → Wildlife Photography
Final morning safari. By Day 3, your eye has been trained by the previous drives — you see things you didn't notice on Day 1. After the safari, guided walk to the Ranthambore Fort — the 10th-century Rajput citadel inside the park, with views across the lake system and the tiger reserve. The fort's Ganesh temple is an active place of worship — a remarkable thing to find inside a wildlife reserve. Afternoon: photography review and processing session with your naturalist. Evening: farewell dinner at the lodge.
Final Morning SafariRanthambore Fort 10th c.Ganesh TemplePhotography ReviewFarewell Lodge Dinner
Day
4
Ranthambore → Agra → Taj Mahal
Drive to Agra — Taj Mahal Sunset
Drive from Sawai Madhopur to Agra (approx 4.5 hours via Bharatpur). En route: optional stop at Fatehpur Sikri — the abandoned Mughal capital. Arrive Agra by 4pm. Drop bags at hotel and head directly to the Taj Mahal for sunset — the marble turns amber and then deep orange in the last 30 minutes of daylight.
Drive to AgraOptional Fatehpur SikriTaj Mahal SunsetRooftop Agra Dinner
Day
5
Agra → Delhi
Taj Mahal Sunrise → Agra Fort → Drive to Delhi Departure
The 5am alarm. Taj Mahal at sunrise — the definitive moment of any Agra visit. After breakfast: Agra Fort — the magnificent Mughal citadel where Shah Jahan was imprisoned. Drive to Delhi (3.5 hours) for your international departure. Tour concludes.
Taj Mahal SunriseAgra FortDrive to DelhiInternational Departure
🏨 Accommodation
Ranthambore — 3 Nights
SUJÁN Sher Bagh
★★★★★
12 luxury tents on the park boundary. The original and finest camp at Ranthambore. Expert naturalists, custom safari jeeps, excellent bush dinners. Rates include all safaris.
Agra — 1 Night
Taj Hotel & Convention Centre Agra
★★★★★
5-star property 5 minutes from the Taj Mahal East Gate. Rooftop bar with Taj views. Upgrade to Oberoi Amarvilas available (Taj Mahal view from every room and the bath).
🚗 Transportation
✈️
International Arrival
Jaipur Airport to Amber Fort to Ranthambore. Private vehicle.
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Ranthambore Safaris
3 morning + 2 afternoon park-registered open jeeps with naturalist.
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Ranthambore → Agra
Private AC vehicle. ~4.5 hours. Optional Fatehpur Sikri stop.
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Agra → Delhi
Private AC vehicle. ~3.5 hours. Connects with international flights.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included in Your Package
  • 4 nights: 3 at Sher Bagh Ranthambore (all meals), 1 at Taj Agra (breakfast)
  • 5 safari drives: 3 morning + 2 afternoon in Ranthambore (permits included)
  • Expert lead naturalist for all 5 safaris
  • Amber Fort visit (Jaipur, Day 1)
  • Ranthambore Fort guided walk (inside the reserve)
  • Taj Mahal sunrise entry and guided tour
  • Agra Fort guided tour
  • All road transfers in private AC vehicles
  • Optional Fatehpur Sikri stop (Day 4)
  • e-Visa assistance and 24/7 WhatsApp support
Not Included
  • International flights
  • Jaipur Airport arrival flight (book separately)
  • Delhi departure flight
  • Indian e-Visa fee (~$25–$80)
  • Agra monument entry fees (~$25 pp)
  • Travel insurance (mandatory — Sher Bagh requires it)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
💰 Pricing — 2025/2026
TravelersPer PersonSeason/Notes
Couple (2 pax)$3,490Oct–Apr, SUJÁN Sher Bagh + 5 safaris
Family (4 pax)$2,990Per person, ages 12+ only
Group (6–8 pax)$2,790Per person best value
Solo Traveler$4,290Includes single supplement
Budget Option$2,190Ranthambore Regency instead of Sher Bagh
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All prices per person USD, double occupancy. All 5 safari permits and naturalist fees included. SUJÁN Sher Bagh rates include all meals. International flights not included. Safari permit fees are included in package pricing.
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