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Ranthambore Tourism Season Reopens October 1st: Forest Department Ready for Tourists.

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News18•30-09-2026, 16:43
Ranthambore Tourism Season Reopens October 1st: Forest Department Ready for Tourists.
- •Ranthambore Tiger Reserve's new tourism season begins October 1st, with the Forest Department completing all preparations.
- •After a three-month monsoon closure, Ranthambore anticipates a renewed influx of tourists.
- •Roads have been repaired, and 280 guides re-trained and interviewed to enhance tourist facilities and safety.
- •Strict enforcement of wildlife rules will be prioritized, with action against rule-breaking drivers and guides.
- •140 tourist vehicles will operate per shift, with requests made to open new zones to accommodate more visitors.
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The new tourism season at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve begins on October 1st after being closed for three months during the monsoon season.
The Forest Department repaired all rain-damaged roads, re-trained and interviewed all 280 guides, and developed an interpretation center at the Ganesh Dham entrance featuring a common boarding place, waiting area, parking, and a convention center.
A total of 140 tourist vehicles operate per shift, amounting to 280 vehicles across two shifts daily. The vehicles include jeeps and canters, with specific seat-wise and full-vehicle pricing structures.



