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Tiger's Roadside Nap Halts Ranthambore Safari, Creates Viral 'Traffic Jam'
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News18•23-09-2026, 10:40
Tiger's Roadside Nap Halts Ranthambore Safari, Creates Viral 'Traffic Jam'
- •A tiger's unexpected nap in the middle of a road in Ranthambore National Park caused a unique 'traffic jam' for around 30 safari jeeps.
- •Foreign tourist Elena captured the moment on Instagram, showing the tiger calmly resting while vehicles waited patiently.
- •The tiger eventually woke, stretched, and walked into the forest, providing a memorable wildlife encounter for the tourists.
- •Elena described the scene as "Classic India. Traffic jam. But make it tiger," highlighting the rare close proximity to the big cat.
- •The incident turned an ordinary safari into a special experience, drawing significant attention and comments on social media.
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A tiger rested in the middle of a road at Ranthambore National Park, causing an unusual traffic jam involving around 30 safari jeeps. Tourists watched from a short distance until the animal woke up, stretched, and walked into the forest.
According to Elena, she spotted three tigers over the course of four safaris at Ranthambore National Park, including the one that napped on the road.
The viral video drew amazement and humor from social media users, with many commenting on the surreal experience of being so close to a sleeping 200kg tiger and joking about the big cat acting as a traffic controller.
