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Ranthambore Roars Back: Gates Open After 3 Months, Tourists Flock on Day One.

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News18•01-10-2026, 08:06
Ranthambore Roars Back: Gates Open After 3 Months, Tourists Flock on Day One.
- •Ranthambore National Park, a major tiger reserve in Rajasthan, reopened its gates to tourists after a three-month hiatus.
- •Tourists were welcomed with traditional Rajasthani tilak, rangoli, folk dance, and music at the Ganesh Dham main entrance in Sawai Madhopur.
- •The tourism season began with enthusiasm as a large number of domestic and foreign tourists arrived on the very first day.
- •Tourists hope to spot tigers, leopards, sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, and crocodiles in the lush jungle.
- •Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar is also a significant wildlife tourism hub alongside Ranthambore, attracting visitors to Rajasthan.
Key Questions Answered
Tourism activities and regular safaris in Rajasthan's tiger reserves, including Ranthambore, are restricted for a specified period during the monsoon season.
The Ganesh Dham main entrance was adorned with rangoli and featured folk dances and music, while officials welcomed domestic and foreign tourists with a traditional tilak before flagging off safari vehicles.
In addition to tigers, tourists visiting Ranthambore can see leopards, sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, and crocodiles in their natural habitat.




