Tiger sightings in Ranthambore are quite common. So much so that some tigers have even earned celebrity status; starring in their own TV show and being featured in numerous documentaries. The landscape of this area is unique. Deep gorges, grassy slopes, rugged hills, ravines, and large lakes make this park a photographer's delight. Ranthambore is beautifully farmed by the Chambal River and Banas River from either side. This makes the national park an ideal vacation hotspot, beyond just the customary national park safari. Tourists can enjoy a variety of activities, which include taking up treks along the mighty Ranthambore Fort, Jogi Mahal, Ancient temple and Raj Bagh ruins. All in all, it is a fabulous setting to have your first tiger sighting in!
Typically, every National Park is divided into 3 kinds of zones: Core, Buffer, and Reserved. The core zone is the protected area of the jungle. It acts as a referral point 5n the natural state of the ecosystems represented by the biosphere reserves. Wildlife and natural resources are strictly protected by the forest department. The buffer zone is where animals and a percentage of human life co-exist peacefully. Lastly, a reserved forest acts as a virtual boundary for the forest. That being said, animals don't know what a "zone" is. They roam around freely in the entire forest for it is their home.
Ranthambore is a unique park that has its zones numbered and not named. Initially, it only had 5 zones, however, as the park gained popularity and got • attention from wildlife enthusiasts, the park was expanded to accommodate 10 zones. Each of these 10 zones is thriving with unique flora and fauna. When you're on a Ranthambore national park safari, make sure to ask your guide about exploring the zones to their fullest. Here's a rundown down on how the zones are split.
Zone 1: Sultan (T-72 ), Noor (T-39) with Two Cubs Ustad (T-24)
Zone 2: Krishna (T-19) with Three Cubs, Gayatri (T-22), Ustad (T-24), Noon (T-39) with Two Cubs Sultan (T-72), Jhumru (T-20)
Zone 3: Star Male (T-28), Krishna (T- 19), Three Cubs of Krishna (T-19)
Zone 4: Machli (T-16), Bhola/Dollar Male (T-25), Krisha (T-19) with Three Cubs, Star Male (T-28), Romeo (T-6), Mr. Bond (T-47), Laila (T-41) with one cub Zone 5: Romeo (T-6), Two Cubs of Sunehari (T-17), Bhola/Dollar Male (T-25), Bhadur (T-3), Laila (T-41) with one cub Zone 6: Ustad (T-24), Kumbha (T-34), Sultan (T-72), Noor (T-39) with Two Cubs Zone 7: Ladli (T-8) With Two Cub, Kumbha (T-34)
Zone 8: Ladli(T-8) With Two Cub, Kumbha (T-34)
Zone 9: Ladli (T-8) With Two Cub, Kumbha (T-34)
Zone 10: : Zone 10- T-42(Fateh, Male Tiger), T-13(Old Sultanpur Female) & her three 6 months old Cubs
