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Rajasthan Tiger Reserves Reopen October 1st: Safaris Booked, Prepare for Wildlife Thrills!
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News18•29-09-2026, 08:16
Rajasthan Tiger Reserves Reopen October 1st: Safaris Booked, Prepare for Wildlife Thrills!
- •Rajasthan's Sariska, Ranthambore, Mukundra, and Vishdhari tiger reserves will reopen for tourists on October 1st.
- •Forest Department utilized the three-month monsoon break to repair safari routes and enhance tourist facilities.
- •Many safari slots for October are already booked in Sariska and Ranthambore due to high demand.
- •Sariska Tiger Reserve, home to 56 tigers, is a major attraction due to its proximity to Delhi-NCR.
- •Ranthambore, one of Rajasthan's most famous reserves, boasts 84 tigers and over 300 bird species across 10 safari zones.
Key Questions Answered
Tourism activities and jungle safaris in Rajasthan's tiger reserves and national parks, including Sariska, Ranthambore, Mukundra, and Vishdhari, resume on October 1st after a three-month monsoon break.
Regular tourist safaris are closed every year from July 1st to September 30th during the monsoon to halt tourism in core forest areas while allowing the Forest Department to repair unpaved roads, improve tourist facilities, and license safari vehicles.
Sariska Tiger Reserve currently houses 56 tigers, consisting of 28 adults and 28 cubs, and features three safari routes in its core area along with two designated routes in the buffer zone.
