Ranthambore National Park
🇮🇳 India
🐯 Tigers at the Ranthambore LakesRanthambore National Park lies in Rajasthan, India, and spreads across a mosaic of tropical dry forest, scrubland and striking sandstone hills that rise from the surrounding plains. The terrain’s mix of dense thickets, open grass patches and seasonal waterholes gives the park a character distinct from the evergreen jungles of the northeast.
26.016° N 76.469° E
Wildlife
⭐ Iconic Species
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Tiger
Panthera tigris
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Mugger Crocodile
Crocodylus palustris
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Sloth Bear
Melursus ursinus
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Leopard
Panthera pardus
📊 Most Spotted
Axis Deer
Axis axis
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Rufous Treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
Northern Plains Gray Langur
Semnopithecus entellus
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Sambar
Rusa unicolor
Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Jungle Babbler
Turdoides striata
Nilgai
Boselaphus tragocamelus
White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
Grey Francolin
Ortygornis pondicerianus
Indian Pond Heron
Ardeola grayii
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Axis Deer
Axis axis
Northern Plains Gray Langur
Semnopithecus entellus
Sambar
Rusa unicolor
Nilgai
Boselaphus tragocamelus
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
Ruddy Mongoose
Herpestes smithii
Indian Gazelle
Gazella bennettii
Northern Palm Squirrel
Funambulus pennantii
Rhesus Macaque
Macaca mulatta
Indian Flying Fox
Pteropus medius
Indian Hare
Lepus nigricollis
Indian Gray Mongoose
Herpestes edwardsi
📊 Most Spotted
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Rufous Treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Jungle Babbler
Turdoides striata
White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
Grey Francolin
Ortygornis pondicerianus
Indian Pond Heron
Ardeola grayii
Black-winged Stilt
Himantopus himantopus
White-breasted Waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
Little Cormorant
Microcarbo niger
Indian Robin
Saxicoloides fulicatus
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Indian Flap-shelled Turtle
Lissemys punctata
Oriental Garden Lizard
Calotes versicolor
Gharial
Gavialis gangeticus
Bengal Monitor
Varanus bengalensis
Chequered Keelback
Fowlea piscator
Indian Softshell Turtle
Nilssonia gangetica
Red-crowned Roofed Turtle
Batagur kachuga
Common Krait
Bungarus caeruleus
Saw-scaled Viper
Echis carinatus
Northern House Gecko
Hemidactylus flaviviridis
Indian Wolf Snake
Lycodon aulicus
Dhaman
Ptyas mucosa
Recent sightings in Ranthambore National Park
LIVEiNaturalistAnimal Events
1Tiger Mating Season
During June, male tigers patrol larger territories and females exhibit estrus, increasing sightings and vocalizations.
2Crocodile Breeding in Waterholes
In the cooler months, crocodiles gather in shallow pools to lay eggs and guard nests, making them more observable.
3Sloth Bear Post-Monsoon Foraging
After the monsoon, sloth bears intensify foraging for termites and fruits, often seen near riverbanks.
Sighting Calendar
Average chance of spotting the park's most-spotted species, month by month
- 1Tiger Mating Season
- 2Crocodile Breeding in Waterholes
- 3Sloth Bear Post-Monsoon Foraging
Sighting Zones
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
Essentials
Climate
What visitors saw
Quick answers
What animals can you see in Ranthambore National Park?
The most likely sightings are Axis Deer (seen by about 90% of wildlife watchers), Red-wattled Lapwing (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Rufous Treepie (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Northern Plains Gray Langur (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Rose-ringed Parakeet (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers) — among 673 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.
When is the best time to visit Ranthambore National Park for wildlife?
October has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.
Can you see Tiger in Ranthambore National Park?
Yes — about 80% of wildlife watchers report a Tiger sighting in Ranthambore National Park, based on 172 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Mugger Crocodile in Ranthambore National Park?
Yes — about 70% of wildlife watchers report a Mugger Crocodile sighting in Ranthambore National Park, based on 124 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Sloth Bear in Ranthambore National Park?
Yes — about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Sloth Bear sighting in Ranthambore National Park, based on 27 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Leopard in Ranthambore National Park?
Yes — about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Leopard sighting in Ranthambore National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Where Wildlife Score
How good is this park for seeing wildlife?Biodiversity
GoodHow rich is the wildlife?
Sighting
ExcellentHow likely to see animals?
Experience
Very goodHow easy and pleasant is the visit?
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