A tiger standing on open ground in Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore, Bharatpur & Alwar · Tiger reserve and hill fort, UNESCO

Ranthambore group trip guide

Ranthambore: Tiger reserve and hill fort, UNESCO in Ranthambore, Bharatpur & Alwar, Rajasthan. From Jaipur it is 166 km by road, 3.5–4.5 hours with stops. Groups give it 2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Jaipur costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Jaipur
166 km by road
Time to give it
2 days
Best season
October to June (the core zones close for the monsoon)
Fare from Jaipur
₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Jaipur (JAI)

Ranthambore, near Sawai Madhopur, is one of India's best-known tiger reserves, where tigers are often seen in dry forest around old lakes and ruins.

The Ranthambore fort inside the park, with the Trinetra Ganesh temple, is one of the six Hill Forts of Rajasthan on the UNESCO list.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Ranthambore from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Ahmedabad → Ranthambore

₹38,500–47,400

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 647 km one way · 3 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

Two or three safaris from a resort near the park, often with Jaipur; the fort and Ganesh temple suit elders who skip the safari.

Tigers & birdsForts, palaces & havelisUNESCO sites

How far is Ranthambore

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Ranthambore
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad647 km13–14 h–
Jaipur166 km3.5–4.5 h–
Udaipur410 km8–9 h–
Jodhpur392 km8–9 h–

Group fares from Jaipur

Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.

Jaipur to Ranthambore: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 days
SUV / Innova6–7₹9,800–12,900
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹11,900–15,000
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹16,100–20,300
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹30,200–40,700

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: October to June (the core zones close for the monsoon).
  • Time to give it: 2 days.
  • Who goes: Wildlife lovers, Families, Corporate groups, International visitors.

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Circuits that include Ranthambore

Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Jaipur (JAI).
  • Nearest railway station: Sawai Madhopur.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Operators for Ranthambore

Approved operators who take groups to Ranthambore. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.

Official pages and sources

Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

How booking works

  1. Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
  2. Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
  3. Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
  4. Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.

Questions groups ask

Jaipur se Ranthambore kitne km hai? (How far is Ranthambore from Jaipur?)

166 km by road: 3.5–4.5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.

Ranthambore ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Round trip from Jaipur (166 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.

What does a group trip to Ranthambore cost?

Round trip from Jaipur with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Ranthambore?

2 days. With the drive from Jaipur, plan 2 days in all. Two or three safaris from a resort near the park, often with Jaipur; the fort and Ganesh temple suit elders who skip the safari.

When is the best time to visit Ranthambore?

October to June (the core zones close for the monsoon).

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Ranthambore from abroad?

Nearest airport: Jaipur (JAI). Nearest railway station: Sawai Madhopur. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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Group trip to Ranthambore

Post the dates, pickup and group size once. Verified operators send itemised quotes; you compare and pay the one you choose directly.