• Welcome to Trip to Ranthambore! As you prepare for your wildlife adventure, please take note of our important terms and conditions:

   

• Right of Admission and Emergency Closure:
  Right of admission is reserved with the Government of Rajasthan for Ranthambore Safari. The park may be closed without any prior notice to visitors in case of an emergency.

   

• Refund and Cancellation Policy:
  No refund or cancellation is permissible after a confirmed booking. Ranthambore Safari bookings are non-transferable, and reserved seats cannot be resold or exchanged with any other visitor.

   

• If your safari booking is not confirmed from the waiting list, a full refund will be issued.

• Identity Proof and Entry Requirements:
  A photocopy of identity proof is required before entry into the park. Original ID proof must also be presented at the entry point. The ID proof details (number/type, etc.) provided during booking must be complete and accurate, matching the original ID proof, as it is mandatory to reproduce the same ID proof at the counter for the collection of the boarding pass. Bookings made with incomplete or incorrect ID proof details will be treated as invalid.

   

• Ticket and Accessories Costs:
  The cost of tickets and accessories may change after booking. Visitors will be liable to pay the difference at the time of entry into the park in case of any rate revisions.

   

• Boarding Time:
  Visitors are required to report for boarding the Gypsy/Canter 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time at any designated boarding point. There are no charges for still cameras.

   

• Advance Online Booking:
  As of September 15, 2018, advance online safari booking is available for up to 365 days in advance.

   

• Mobile Phone and Spotlight Policy:
  The use of mobile phones may be prohibited by the Field Director/Conservator of Forests inside the national park/sanctuary. No person shall be allowed to use spotlights inside national parks/sanctuaries unless permitted in advance by the concerned Director, Dy. Director, or DFO. Detailed guidelines for filming, trekking, camping, and the use of watchtowers/hides will be issued by the Chief Wildlife Warden.

   

• Minimum Seat Requirement:
  A minimum of 16 seats is required for any canter dispatch in the park. If the seats booked are less than the minimum required quantity, the department reserves the right to cancel the booking. If passengers are fewer than the vehicle's capacity, the difference in entry fees will be charged.

   

• Amendment and Cancellation Fees:
  Any amendments to the safari program after guests’ arrival must be made in writing; otherwise, revised requirements cannot be guaranteed. Full advance payment is required for vehicle hire charges, vehicle park entry fees, visitor entry fees, and naturalist charges. Vehicles are released by the Forest Department only upon receipt of full advance payment, and all advance bookings are non-refundable and non-adjustable.

   

• Where Ranthambore safari bookings have been confirmed in writing, a cancellation/amendment fee equal to 100% of visitor entry fees, vehicle entry fees, vehicle hire charges, and naturalist fees will be charged for any cancellation or amendment to the safari program. If bookings have not been confirmed in writing, no cancellation/amendment fee will be charged for changes to the safari program.

   

• Late Arrival and Alternative Excursions:
  If visitors arrive late and miss their first safari, a cancellation fee equal to 100% of visitor entry fees, vehicle entry fees, vehicle hire charges, and naturalist fees will be charged. If visitors refuse to go on safari, the same cancellation fee applies. Choosing an alternative excursion (e.g., a fort drive instead of a safari) will also incur the same cancellation fees, along with the cost of the alternative excursion. If some members of a group refuse to go on safari, fees will apply for the entire group based on the total number of visitor entry fees, vehicle entry fees, and naturalist fees.

   

• Safari by Jeep and Park Closure:
  If canters are not running (particularly during the latter part of the season), we reserve the right to provide Ranthambore safari by jeep, charging jeep rates accordingly. The park may close without any prior notice to visitors. All vehicles will remain subject to availability until the drive.

   

• Policy Changes and Rate Adjustments:
  Please note that any changes in entrance fees or government taxes will be additional and must be paid by the guest or travel agent. Changes in policies by the Ranthambore park authority will be communicated to you and will apply to all future bookings. Terms and conditions are subject to change, and may be amended without prior notice due to various government policies. Rates are subject to change in case of adjustments in validity periods, rate seasons, contracted periods, applicable laws, or government policies.

   

• We look forward to providing you with a safe and enjoyable wildlife experience at Ranthambore! Please remember that this site is not the official website of Ranthambore National Park.

1. Booking Request

By submitting a safari booking request through the Trip to Ranthambore website for Ranthambore National Park, guests agree to provide accurate personal information and valid identification details required for safari permit processing.

2. Government Permit Authority

All safari permits are issued only through the official Forest Department booking system.

Trip to Ranthambore acts solely as a booking facilitator to assist customers in processing safari booking requests.

The Forest Department has full authority over:

• Safari permit approval

• Zone allocation

• Vehicle allocation (Gypsy / Canter)

• Guide assignment

• Safari timing changes

3. Booking Acknowledgement

After submitting the booking form, guests may receive an automatic email confirming that the booking request has been received by our system.

This email does not confirm the safari booking.

4. Final Booking Confirmation

Safari booking is considered confirmed only after the official safari permit is successfully generated by the Forest Department system.

Once the permit is issued, Trip to Ranthambore will send the final safari permit in PDF format to the customer’s registered email address, which will serve as the official confirmation of the booking.

5. Zone Preference Policy

Guests may select their preferred safari zone (1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6) during booking.

However, zone selection is only a preference and not guaranteed.

If the selected zone is unavailable on the government portal, the booking may be processed in any available zone including Zones 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 depending on permit availability.

The final zone mentioned on the government-issued permit will be considered final and binding.

6. Availability Policy

Safari bookings are strictly subject to permit availability on the government portal.

If permits are unavailable at the time of booking, the request may be processed under waiting or request status.

7. Current Booking Processing

If advance booking permits are not available, the safari booking may be attempted under Current Booking Quota:

• Morning Safari – processed one day before the safari date

• Evening Safari – processed on the same day

Confirmation depends entirely on government permit availability.

8. Unconfirmed Booking

If safari permits cannot be secured through advance booking or current booking quota, the booking will be cancelled and the payment will be refunded as per the refund policy.

9. Identification Requirement

Guests must provide valid identification details at the time of booking.

Required documents may include:

• Government ID (for Indian nationals)

• Passport (for foreign nationals)

Incorrect or incomplete details may lead to permit rejection as per Forest Department rules.

10. Safari Timings

Safari timings are regulated by the Forest Department and may vary according to season.

Approximate safari timings:

Morning Safari – 06:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Evening Safari – 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Final timings are subject to official park schedule.

11. Reporting Time

Guests must report at the designated safari reporting point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled safari time.

12. No-Show Policy

Failure to report on time will be considered a no-show, and the safari permit will be treated as used without refund.

13. Cancellation Policy

Once the safari permit is generated through the government portal:

• The permit becomes non-transferable

• The permit becomes non-cancellable

Cancellation requests will follow Forest Department regulations only.

14. Refund Policy

Refunds may be processed under the following situations:

• Safari permit not available on the government portal

• Booking not confirmed through current booking quota

• Safari cancelled due to official park closure

Refund processing time may take 5–10 working days depending on payment method.

15. Wildlife Sightings Disclaimer

Sightings of wildlife, including tigers, are not guaranteed during any safari.

No refund or compensation will be provided for absence of wildlife sightings.

16. Park Closure / Force Majeure

Safari operations may be cancelled or delayed due to circumstances beyond the control of Trip to Ranthambore, including:

• Government orders

• Weather conditions

• Natural disasters

• Forest Department decisions

• Technical issues in the government booking system

17. Code of Conduct

Guests must follow the official safari guidelines of Ranthambore National Park.

Violation of park rules may result in safari cancellation without refund.

18. Liability Disclaimer

Trip to Ranthambore acts only as a booking assistance platform.

We are not responsible for:

• Zone allocation changes

• Government portal permit rejection

• Changes in safari timing

• Vehicle or guide allocation

• Wildlife sightings

• Park management decisions

19. Payment Disputes / Chargebacks

By making a payment on our website, the customer agrees to these Terms & Conditions.

Customers agree not to initiate chargebacks or payment disputes without first contacting Trip to Ranthambore for resolution.

Fraudulent disputes may lead to legal recovery of associated costs.

Acceptance of Terms

By proceeding with the booking, the guest confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to all Terms & Conditions of Trip to Ranthambore.

1. Date, Phone, Email, Shift, Safari Type, and Zone Selection:

   • User starts by selecting the date from a date picker.
   • After selecting the date, the user provides their phone number and email address.
   • User selects the preferred shift from the dropdown.
   • User then selects the type of safari from another dropdown.
   • Finally, the user selects the specific zone for the safari from a dropdown.

1. Book Now Button:

   • After making all the selections, the user clicks on the "Book Now" button.

2. Full Name:

   • On the next page, the user is prompted to enter their full name.

3. Nationality Selection:

   • User selects their nationality from a dropdown menu.

4. ID Type Selection:

   • User selects the type of ID they will be providing (e.g., Passport, Driver's License) from a dropdown menu.

5. ID Number Entry (Last 4 Digits):

   • User enters the last four digits of their ID number.

1. Payment Process:

   • The user is redirected to a secure payment gateway to pay for the safari.
   • Provide options for various payment methods (credit/debit card, online wallets, etc.).
   • Implement a secure and user-friendly payment process.

2. Booking Confirmation:

   • After successful payment, the user receives a confirmation page.
   • The confirmation page includes a summary of the booking details, including date, shift, safari type, zone, full name, nationality, and the last four digits of the ID.
   • Provide a confirmation number and other relevant information.

3. Confirmation Email:

   • Send a confirmation email to the user's provided email address with all the booking details.

4. Booking Management:

   • Implement a backend system to manage and store bookings.
   • Provide an admin dashboard to view, edit, or cancel bookings.

5. Feedback and Support:

   • Encourage users to provide feedback on their booking experience.
   • Provide contact information or a support form for users who may have questions or issues.

6. Reminder Communication:

   • Optionally, send a reminder email or SMS to users a day or two before the booked date.