Ranthambore National Park is one of the most well-known national parks in India and is located in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. Especially famous for its Royal Bengal tigers and the natural beauty surrounding it, the park is a unique combination of nature and history. It is also home to ancient forts and temples.
After closing for three months for the monsoon season, the park opened on October 1, 2025, for visitors. Everyone was excited to return to the park to view the wildlife, particularly the Royal Bengal tigers. Because of the rain, many parts of the park were fresh and teeming with life, given the high level of greenery around the park.
Reason For Closure
Ranthambore National Park remains closed from July to September because of rain, which can make roads muddy, rivers overflow, and animals roam freely, which may not be safe for guests.
The forest team also takes this time to fix safari tracks, roads, and park facilities, which prepares everything for the following Ranthambore safari season, and helps keep the animals safe from disturbance.
Reopening Of Ranthambore Safari
The fresh Ranthambore safari season started on 1 October 2025. DFO Ramanand Bhakar officially sent the first safari gypsies, starting the new wildlife tourism season in the park.
Tourists from India and around the world were part of the first safaris. All hoped to see tigers and other wildlife in their natural environment. The park was again filled with guests, safari gypsies, and guides eager to share information about Ranthambore wildlife.
Wildlife Week Celebration
The reopening of Ranthambore National Park also matched with Wildlife Week, which is celebrated across India to promote wildlife protection. Forest staff, photographers, guides, and nature lovers took part in events inside the park.
Students from nearby schools were given a chance to join special safaris. This helped them learn more about India’s animals and forests. The aim was to teach children about the importance of saving wildlife and protecting nature for the future.
Tourist Zone Information
Ranthambore National Park has 10 safari zones. Each zone offers a different chance to see tigers and other animals. On 1 October, when the park reopened, Zones 1 to 5 were kept closed because of the National Tiger Conservation Authority’s weekly holiday rule.
From 2 October 2025, all 10 zones were planned to open. However, Zone 1 might stay closed for a few more days because heavy rains caused waterlogging and road damage. The forest department said it would open only when the roads were safe for safari vehicles.
Road Repair Work
The monsoon season often damages the small internal roads of Ranthambore National Park. Rainwater washes away soil and blocks some tracks. Before reopening, the forest department worked hard to repair and clear these roads.
This repair work made it easier and safer for safari vehicles to move inside the park. It also showed the department’s efforts to make visitors comfortable while keeping the environment safe for animals.
Tourism Record From Last Season
In the last tourism season, Ranthambore National Park welcomed 6,34,622 visitors. Out of these, 4,57,707 were Indian tourists, 1,76,468 were foreign visitors, and 429 were students who came for educational tours.
The park earned a total revenue of ₹66.12 crore from tourism. These numbers show how popular the Ranthambore safari has become and how it helps the local economy. It also proves that people from all over the world are interested in seeing India’s wildlife and natural beauty.
