Safari Gates of Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is divided into 10 zones, and each zone has its own entry gate. When you make a Ranthambore Safari booking then you are allotted a particular zone, and you must enter through the gate assigned to that zone only. So, it’s important to know which gate you have to reach so that you can enjoy a safari ride. Knowing about the gate is also important for hotel or resort booking because some gates are far from the hotel and resort area.

Ranthambore Gate / Sherpur Gate (Zones 1 to 5)

This is the main safari entry point.
This gate allows the travelers to go inside the zones from 1 to 5
This gate is a famous one, and because of that, it has many nearby resorts and hotels
Zones 1 to 5 are considered premium ones and allow entry to the core area of the forest, so it’s good for tiger sightings.
Entry through this gate of Ranthambore is very popular, and safaris get booked in advance, so plan accordingly.

Kundal Gate (Zone 6 to 10)

This is another gate of Ranthambore, which is located around 15 - 20 km away from the main gate of Ranthambore.
This is the second main gate of the park and allows the tourists to go inside the other zones from 6 to 10.
The Kundal gate is the main one. After entering it, you can go to the other gates of the park.
Kundal Gate allows going to other gates, including Chidikho Gate (zone 7), Balas Gate ( zone 8), Kuwalji Gate (zone 9), and Aantri Gate ( zone 10).
After coming to the Kundal gate, you can further go inside and find the gates for different zones.

Important Tips:

Read all the information about the zones and gates of Ranthambore National Park before making the safari booking
Always make a hotel or resort booking after knowing their distance from your safari gates of Ranthambore. If your safari is from Zone 6 to 10 and your hotel is near the main gate (Zone 1–5), you might have to travel extra (around 15–20 km) to reach the right entry point. So it’s better to stay near the gate of your allotted zone.
Your guide and driver will usually meet you at the safari gate or pick you up from your hotel (if arranged).
Reach the entry gate 30–45 minutes before safari time for a smooth entry and to avoid delays because it takes time to check identity cards and permits
Tourists cannot choose to switch the zones or gates of Ranthambore after the permit is booked. It is important to choose the right gate and zone for your safari booking.